Education Mission Statement

"To provide a fun and exciting learning experience that connects people with nature, creates better understanding of the world within which we live, raises awareness of the role of zoos and safari parks and contributes to a future where people live in better harmony with the natural world that surrounds them."

Education is a vital role of any modern Zoo or Safari Park. With over 600,000,000 visits being made annually to Zoos worldwide we have the opportunity to pass on knowledge to a vast audience and help encourage appreciation and understanding of the natural world.

We aim to create inspiring, imaginative, innovative and enjoyable learning experiences by for all ages, social backgrounds and learning abilities

By providing opportunities to get close to living wild animals and artefacts though our formal education talks, guided walks, informative displays and outreach projects.

Special Highlights Include...

• INFORMAL EDUCATION –
  Fun filled activities, encounters and quizzes for all ages.
• FORMAL EDUCATION –
  Wide range of educational experiences for visiting nursery, school and college groups.
  
• DISCOVERY SESSIONS –
  Hands on Learning Outside the Classroom experiences in our purpose built Discovery Room.
  
• COMPETITION CORNER –
  Keep an eye out for our latest competitions, for a chance to win a wild prize!
  
• EDUCATIONAL DOWNLOADS –
  Worksheets and teachers notes for primary schools, with additional curriculum based worksheets coming soon!
  
• CREATURE FEATURES IN YOUR CLASSROOM –
  The benefits of our close encounter sessions in your own school.
  
• WALKING SAFARIS & SAFARI RANGERS –
  Guided walks around our Discovery Trail. Or book a guide to join you on your coach around our animal reserves.
  
• SAFARI SCHOOL GAMES –
  Online fun for your class.
  
• SCHOOL SPECIAL OFFERS –
  Don’t miss out on our seasonal special offers just for schools...