Whipsnade Zoo Junior Zoo Academy (8-10 year-olds)

This two-day course gives children aged 8 to 10 the chance to learn about our animals as well as make new friends with other like-minded children.

The Junior Zoo Academy course includes

• Two days at Whipsnade Zoo for the participant
• Entry into the Zoo only for one adult on the second day of the course only
• A Junior Zoo Academy scrapbook to record their experiences
• A Junior Zoo Academy certificate of attendance
• A unique Junior Zoo Academy t-shirt
• A copy of all the photos taken on the course

The course includes a mixture of animal challenges, games, trails and some zookeeper tasks. Read a sample outline of the course below. Please note: Timings and activities are all subject to change. 

Logistics

Children will be dropped off outside the visitors centre at 10.15 into the care of the engagement team. The course is designed for 10 children, and they will be constantly supervised throughout the day by two (or more) members of the engagement team, including lunch and break times, and returned to the same meeting point at the end of the course. Children will only be released into the care of the authorised adult stated on the consent form. Further information about these arrangements will be provided after purchase.

Prices

1. The price per child is £175 (includes participant's entry into the Zoo for the two days and Junior Zoo Academy t-shirt).
2. Please note, students are left in the supervision of the Zoo's Engagement staff for the duration of the course.
3. Gold Members, Patrons and Fellows receive a 10% discount on this experience. Please enter your Primary CRM ID in the Offer Code box.
4. If you have any questions please see the zoo's FAQs page, or the course's FAQs below. If you need to manage your booking please contact us using this form

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Please email [email protected] if you have any further questions about this course. 

Preparing for your Junior Zoo Academy course

We recommend students bring comfortable clothing because the course involves walking throughout the day and being outside in all weathers. Clothes may also get messy so please dress appropriately.

Participants will need to bring their own packed lunch and drinks for each day of the course. We will not be visiting the zoo café at lunch times, so you will not be able to buy food during the course hours. 

If for any reason you cannot attend, please phone the Education department before 9.30am on the day of the course and leave a message with your name, telephone number and the reason you are unable to attend.

Terms and Conditions

• Places are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and you will be provided with a parental consent form with your ticket which must be returned to ZSL to confirm your place. 
• Please see our full terms and conditions for more details.

If you have any queries or questions about the course, feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected]