Our wide range of talks and workshops are curriculum-linked and suit ages from Key Stage 1 to college levels. Enjoy an exciting and educational visit, coming face to face with exotic animals and artefacts in our education centre.
Schools have exclusive access to the zoo on weekdays out of season (Nov – Mar). So take the stress out of school trips and let our Learning Outside the Classroom award-winning team of qualified educators take you through the process, from risk assessments to exciting sessions to guided tours of the zoo.
Flamingo Land education – bringing a world of conservation to over 1,000 schools each year.
Tour of the zoo
Allow the imagination to run wild as our animals are introduced to your class by an experienced zoo educator. Find out all about our fantastic range of animals we have here at the zoo, from the majestic roar of the lion in Africa, to the energetic swimming and leaping of penguins in South America. Having your very own private tour guide ensures you get the most out of your visit to the zoo.
Session Topics
Key Stage One
Mini beasts
Get up close and personal with some of our creepy crawlies, learning about their movement and where they live in the world.
Sessions will include a variety of animals and concepts such as classification, variation and habitats.
National Curriculum:
- Sc2.4 Variation and classification;
- Sc2.5 Adaptation.
Rainforest experience
Experience the sights and sounds of the rainforest, while finding out about the different animals, where they live, plus what makes the rainforest special.
Concepts covered include environmental awareness together with forest conservation illustrated by Flamingo Land’s conservation project in Tanzania.
National Curriculum:
- Sc2.5 Adaptation;
- Geog1, 2 Geographical enquiry and skills;
- Geog3, 4, 5 Knowledge and understanding of places, patterns and processes, Environmental change and sustainable development
Colours and patterns
An insight into how animals survive in the wild using camouflage, and colours for warning and attraction.
Concepts include how animals have adapted to suit different habitats and how they differ from humans.
National Curriculum:
- Sc2.4 Variation and classification;
Sc2.5 Adaptation
Fur and feathers
A hands-on session learning about the differences and similarities of animals.
Concepts include how animals are defined, and how we classify different species
National Curriculum:
- SC2.4 Variation and classification;
- Sc2.5 Adaptation
Key Stage Two
Cycle of life
Identify and learn about the different stages of life, from birth to adulthood, in a variety of animals.
Learn what defines a mammal and how humans compare to other mammals.
National Curriculum:
- Sc2.1 Life processes;
- Sc2.2 Humans and other animals, growth and reproduction.
Habitats
Learn all about different structures within habitats and what makes them different The conservation of habitats is also covered.
National Curriculum:
- Sc2.4 Adaptation;
- Geog1,2 Geographical enquiry and skills;
- Geog 3,4 Knowledge and understanding of places, patterns and process;
- PSHE and cit2 Preparing to play an active role as citizens
Endangered animals
Examine the threats facing animals in their natural habitats, and what we can do to make a difference.
Sustainable living and innovative approaches to cultural conservation projects are covered.
National Curriculum:
- Sc2.5 Living things in their environment – adaptions;
- PSHE and cit2 Preparing to play an active role as citizens
Adaptations
Explore behavioural and physical adaptations of a range of animals from different environments. By exploring different animals in different habitats, pupils begin to observe how the environment affects the physical form of animals that live there.
National Curriculum:
Zoos and Conservation
Learn all about what we do here at the zoo! This session looks at the role of the modern zoo in conserving animals and teaching people about the wild world.
National Curriculum:
- Sc2.5 Living things in their environment – adaptions;
- PSHE and cit2 Preparing to play an active role as citizens.
Key Stage Three
Adaptations
This is a more in depth look at the role of the modern zoo, expanding from key stage two to include breeding programmes, animal management, conservation, research and education.
Concepts such as enclosure design and health and safety are also covered.
National Curriculum:
- En1.4 Critical understanding;
- Hist1.3 Change and continuity;
- Hist1.4 Cause and consequence;
- RE1.6 Values and commitments;
- RE3k Global issues;
- Cit 1.2 Rights and responsibilities;
- Cit2.1 Critical thinking and enquiry; Cit2.3 Taking informed and responsible action;
- Cit3e Actions affecting the environment;
- PSHE PW2.1a Reflect critically on their own and others’values; Geog1.2a Interactions between places and networks;
- Geog1.6 Environmental interaction and sustainable development; Geog4f Participate in informed responsible action;
- Sci1.2 Ethical and moral implications of using and applying science;
- Sci3.3d All living things show variation (breeding).
- Sci4g Sustainability.
- Cross curriculum dimension: Global dimension and sustainable development
Modern Zoo
Experience the sights and sounds of the rainforest, while finding out about the different animals, where they live, plus what makes the rainforest special.
Concepts covered include environmental awareness together with forest conservation illustrated by Flamingo Land’s conservation project in Tanzania.
National Curriculum:
- Sc2.5 Adaptation;
- Geog1, 2 Geographical enquiry and skills;
- Geog3, 4, 5 Knowledge and understanding of places, patterns and processes, Environmental change and sustainable development
Colours and patterns
An insight into how animals survive in the wild using camouflage, and colours for warning and attraction.
Concepts include how animals have adapted to suit different habitats and how they differ from humans.
National Curriculum:
- Sc2.4 Variation and classification;
- Sc2.5 Adaptation.
Classification
An introduction to animal behaviour, including practical experience of gathering behavioural data as part of Flamingo Land’s ongoing research. Evolution of behaviour and what we can learn from studying primates.
National Curriculum:
- SC2.4 Variation and classification;
- Sc2.5 Adaptation.
Outreach
Why not let us come to you? Our team will bring the mini-beasts to your school, college or social centre, allowing your class to get up close and learn without going anywhere!
- £150 + vat for half a day (up to 3 hours)
- £220 + vat for a full day
These prices are for schools within a 20 mile radius. Additional mileage cost is added at 15p a mile outside this range.
If you have a particular topic in mind, we also offer bespoke options or for more information please do not hesitate to contact our team on
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We also cover A level topics through bespoke options, including topics such as conservation methods (such as mammal trapping and mark re capture techniques) and conservation in the UK are available.
Cost of Educational Zoo Visits
Low season (Nov-Mar)
£5.50 per pupil for all educational groups. This includes a session with our Education Officer, plus access to the zoo (some areas inaccessible during winter months).
High Season (April – Oct)
£5.50 per pupil in season for groups of 30 or fewer in size (access to zoo only under supervision by Flamingo Land staff).
For groups larger than 30, an educational session is £2 per student (teachers free of charge). Standard (non-educational) park-entry prices for groups can be found on our prices page and includes access to the entire park.
Contact our team on 01653 668287 (extension 225) for more information.
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