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

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

Whipsnade Zoo Junior Zoo Academy course includes

• Two days at Whipsnade Zoo
• 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: Whipsnade Zoo Junior Zoo Academy example itinerary Please note: Timings and activities are all subject to change. 

To record their time at the zoo, children will also create a Zoo Scrapbook to take home. They’ll be able to log all the fun and exciting experiences they have and remind themselves of any new fun facts they have learnt along the way. Children will also receive a certificate at the end of the course to celebrate their attendance on the course.

Whipsnade Zoo Junior Academy course dates 

• Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th February 

• Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd February 

• Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th April 

• Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th April 

• Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th May 

• Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th July

• Wednesday 31st July & Thursday 1st August 

• Wednesday 7th August & Thursday 8th August 

• Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th August 

• Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd August 

• Wednesday 28th August & Thursday 29th August 

• Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st October

Prices

• The price per child is £175. 
• ZSL Gold Members, Patrons and Fellows receive a 10% discount on this experience. Please enter your Primary CRM ID in the Offer Code box.
• Manage your booking here.

Logistics

Children will be dropped off outside the visitors centre at 10.15 into the care of the education team. The course is designed for 10 children, and they will be constantly supervised throughout the day by two members of the education 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.

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.

Please bring the following items to every session:

• Sensible, comfortable footwear – e.g. sturdy shoes or wellington boots
• Light waterproof jacket
• Waterproof trousers (optional)
• Dress in layers so you can remove as appropriate when working
• Sunscreen and a hat

Students 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. Once payment has been taken, refunds cannot be given.

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

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