All Zoos, Wildlife & Farms articles – Page 3
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Education is at the heart of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) which has two zoos in the UK - London Zoo & Whipsnade Zoo. Discover the experiences on offer for your next school visit.
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Kent History & Fun: The Hop Farm Family Park
The Hop Farm in Kent features the world’s largest collection of Victorian Oast Houses.
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What’s new for educational trips in 2019
Every year brings with it a new selection of workshops, learning spaces and sites suitable for students.
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Life on the Farm: Nethercott House
Fresh air, team activities and exposure to the working world made for a trip to remember for 39 pupils from Flora Gardens Primary School in London.
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Life-sized brick dinosaurs to join the animals at Marwell Zoo in 2019
Marwell Zoo is said to become the first attraction in the world to host the giant brick dinosaurs.
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School Travel Awards finalists revealed
Find out who the finalists are for this year’s School Travel Awards, ahead of the ceremony in November.
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Business Studies: Drusillas Park
Drusillas has over 100 species of animal including penguins, monkeys, lemurs, meerkats, sloths, camels and flamingos, as well large play areas, Hello Kitty Secret Garden and a new three ride attraction Go Safari!
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WWT Wetland Centres launches resources for planning school trips
A new resource to help teachers plan learning outside the classroom has been revealed by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT).
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Marwell Zoo highlights schools offering with milestone visit
Conservation charity Marwell Wildlife has recently celebrated its one millionth student visit to its zoo in Hampshire, showcasing its educational benefits.
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Fresh air and adventure: Studfold Walks and Trails
Counting rabbits, navigating a maze and building a den were all part of a day of fun, fresh air and adventure enjoyed by a group of pupils from North Yorkshire.
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From city to farming first-hand: Lee Valley Park Farms
The pupils from Winton Primary School in King’s Cross visited Lee Valley Park Farms to meet the animals and learn about how milk is made during a Field to Fridge guided tour.
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Chessington launches new zoo trail for schools
Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey has revealed its latest resource, which takes pupils on an exploration trail around the attraction.
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Key Stage 1 and 2 learning supported at Miniature Pony Centre
The Miniature Pony Centre in Devon has a schools programme suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils.
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Lee Valley Park Farms offers ‘Field to Fridge’ school days
Lee Valley Park Farms in Essex is offering schools a ‘Field to Fridge’ day to enable them to meet animals and learn about milk production.
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New trail to teach children about bee conservation
St Davids in Wales has recently been announced as the first ‘Bee Friendly’ city in the country and has launched a themed tourist trail, suitable for school children.
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Trips to celebrate World Ocean Day for Schools
We take a look at some ocean-inspired trips to tie in with a new initiative, World Ocean Day for Schools, which aims to engage the younger generation in conversations about the world’s oceans.
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Rainforests: Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre
Boost your student’s learning at Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre, where a dedicated education team can lead your class in a curriculum-focused workshop or talk.
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West Midlands Safari Park gets LOtC badge for educational offering
The Education Department at West Midland Safari Park has recently been awarded a Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge for its educational visits.
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Lair of The Giant Crab opens at SEA LIFE Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester’s new deep-sea attraction, Lair of The Giant Crab, features two giant Japanese spider crabs, amongst other ‘monster-sized’ sea creatures.
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New boat trips to allow pupils to explore Plymouth Sound
The National Marine Aquarium has announced it will be offering educational boat trips to explore the Plymouth Sound from this month.