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Education
We pride ourselves on our Education programme.
Relevant to any Key Stage and project being studied it can be adapted and differentiated to suit all abilities.
Teachers are welcome to visit the Park prior to the school visit.
We provide two study rooms for the children during their visit .
Teachers and pupils leave after a whole day out, full of information and very tired, having spent most of the day outside.
Many return with their parents to be at such close proximity to the animals once again.
For visiting groups there are two options available
We offer a fully guided or an unguided tour and we will structure your day to meet the specific requirements of your group.
Whilst our talks and tours relate to aspects of the National Curriculum we aim to enthuse and inspire the children about wildlife and the natural environment in general.
A visit would help the children to develop their understanding of habitats, adaptation, colour and shape, night and day, life processes, classification, and food chains. They would become more aware of issues surrounding environmental change and the need for conservation.
For our full Teacher’s Welcome Pack containing information to help with the planning of a visit, background information about the animals and a full risk assessment PDF click here or by telephone on 0845 6016679.
We look forward to welcoming you to the park.
Option 1 – FULLY GUIDED VISIT
An experienced member of staff will stay with your group throughout your visit and will take you on a conducted tour of the park. The Education
Centre will be available for your use, where your group will be able to leave belongings and have lunch if required.
If you wish to extend your visit, you may use the Education Centre for a teaching session to reinforce the experiences gained from the tour.
This session should be teacher- led, but your Guide will be on hand for advice and to support your activities.
Pencils, crayons, etc are available for your use.
Price £6:50 per child. One supervising adult is admitted free with every 5 paying children.
Extra adults pay the normal admission price of £9.50.
Outline Itinery
Option 2 - NON-GUIDED VISIT
This is for groups who do not require a Guided Tour but would prefer to make their own way around the park using our fact finding trail and information boards.
Please note: Groups booking a non-guided visit are not allocated a Tour Guide and do not have access to the Education Centre. Picnic facilities are available outside the Education centre or outside the Woodland restaurant.
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