Learning at the Zoo
Boasting a diverse and highly skilled Education Team, we provide unique learning workshops for all ages and abilities. Linked to the National Curriculum, we use a range of props and multimedia to support an interactive learning experience.
If you are not able to visit the zoo in person, why not have the zoo come to you through our outreach programmes.
Our workshops
Education workshops are FREE from 1 September to February half term. Workshops cost £45 per workshop from February half term to 31 August. They are designed for groups of up to 35 students. Multiple workshops can be run concurrently throughout the day to cater for a whole year group, key stage or school’s needs.
- Bringing Learning to Life
EYFS Education Workshops
Get your students closer to nature with our learning workshops for all ages and abilities.
- Experiencing the full spectrum of animals
Key Stage 1 Workshops
Investigate the natural world and learn about lifecycles, habitats and African wildlife!
- Fascinating animal adaptations
Key Stage 2 Workshops
Students can discover the fascinating ways that animals adapt to different habitats and about the threats that different species are facing.
- The life of a conservationist
Key Stage 3 Workshops
Learning what it takes to be a Zoologist and how can protect animals from climate change and wildlife crime.
- Inspiring future zoologists
Key Stage 4 Workshops
An introduction to big conservation ideas through immersive learning, like discussing the illegal wildlife trade through artefacts and items or acting as a zoo ethics board with real life situations.
- Learn conservation field skills
Post-16 studies Education Workshops
Apply real practical science to your learning and study our animals at the Zoo, assessing their intelligence and learning field skills.
- For those delivering Animal Management qualifications
FE/HE Practical Days
Are you a college, university or school delivering Animal Management or other related practical courses? Here at Whipsnade Zoo we offer practical days for small groups of students to support their learning on their course.
- Jobs at the Zoo - SEND Careers Course
Jobs at the Zoo (SEND Course)
A fun and hands on experience of work course where SEND learners will explore real jobs at the zoo, try new skills and build confidence for the future.
