Chester Zoo offers a range of educational activities and workshops for school groups, community groups, and teachers, which are curriculum-linked and designed to bring learning to life. These activities can be delivered at the zoo, at your venue, or virtually, catering to the needs and abilities of your learners.
Self-Guided Visits and In-Zoo Workshops
For self-guided visits, Chester Zoo provides all the necessary information, including curriculum-linked In Zoo workshops that can be adapted to your learners’ needs. These workshops cover a wide range of topics, from animal adaptations and habitats to conservation and sustainability.
Outreach Workshops and Virtual Zoo Visits
Chester Zoo also offers Outreach workshops, where their Conservation Education Officers come to your venue with amazing artifacts and activities, and Virtual Zoo Visits, which allow you to experience the zoo from the comfort of your own learning space.
Further Education Programmes
For Further Education Programmes, Chester Zoo offers curriculum-linked workshops that inspire students to gain real zoo case study information to further their learning of the zoo and conservation industry. They also provide free learning resources to support your learning back in the classroom, before and after your inspirational trip to the zoo.
Pre-Visit Planning and Special Educational Needs
The zoo offers free pre-visits to teachers for pre-visit planning, ensuring that all the planning can be done in advance, allowing you to relax and enjoy the visit with your pupils. They also cater to Special Educational Needs, with the zoo being a multi-sensory experience, an amazing array of sights, sounds, and smells, and fully accessible for disabled visitors.
Educational Visit Pricing and Accompanying Adult Ratios
Chester Zoo’s educational rates are offered to educational establishments on weekdays, with pre-booking being essential. They also provide wristbands to schools bringing younger children, adding a little extra peace of mind by allowing you to add your contact details.
In Zoo Education Visit Prices for 2024
| Category | Off Peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Pupils (3-18 yrs) | £10 | £13.75 |
| Students (post 18) | £12 | £15.75 |
| Additional Adults | £13 | £17.75 |
Accompanying Adult Ratios
| Group | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Pre-school to Year 3 | 1 adult free with every 5 paying children |
| Year 4 to 6 | 1 adult free with every 10 paying pupils |
| Year 7 upwards | 1 adult free with every 15 paying students |
| 1:1 carers | Free |
| Driver | Free |
In Zoo Workshop Prices for 2024
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 30-50 min | £50 |
| 60-120 min | £100 |
Outreach Workshops for 2023-2024 are also available, with prices and availability upon request.
For more information or to book your educational visit, please contact Chester Zoo’s bookings team or visit their website.
References:
– Chester Zoo Schools: Book Your Zoo Experience
– Chester Zoo Schools: At the Zoo Education
– Chester Zoo Schools: Plan Your Visit
– Chester Zoo Schools: Book Your School Visit
– Chester Zoo: Free School Visits for 2024-2025