All Zoos, Wildlife & Farms articles – Page 3
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News & IdeasWild Planet Trust to offer new workshops with climate change teacher
The head of education for Wild Planet Trust, the charity with zoos in Devon, Torquay and Cornwall, will offer new workshops this September after becoming a UN Accredited Climate Change teacher.
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News & IdeasDrusillas Park installs ‘Buddy Bench’ for children to make new friends
Drusillas Park in Alfriston, East Sussex has added a ‘Buddy Bench’ for pupils who want to make new friends on their trip to the zoo.
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FeaturesMarine life workshops: Living Coasts in Torquay
Living Coasts in Torquay covers everything from plastic in the ocean to a penguin encounter.
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News & IdeasMarwell Zoo announces arrival of endangered okapi calf
Marwell Zoo in Winchester has welcomed a rare okapi calf into the world, offering visiting pupils the chance to witness the uncommon animal in captivity alongside its other attractions for school trips.
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News & IdeasWild Place Project launches new bear sculpture trail
The Wild Place Project in Gloucestershire has introduced a new trail, featuring 20 bear sculptures to celebrate the opening of its new bear enclosure.
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News & IdeasSchools win host of prizes as part of Council for Learning Outside the Classroom competition
Five schools have won a host of free trips and workshops as part of a competition to celebrate 10 years of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC).
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SponsoredTake learning out of the classroom with ZSL
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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FeaturesWhat’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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Case StudiesLife 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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News & IdeasLife-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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News & IdeasSchool 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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News & IdeasBusiness 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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News & IdeasWWT 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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News & IdeasMarwell 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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Case StudiesFresh 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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Case StudiesFrom 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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News & IdeasChessington 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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News & IdeasKey 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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News & IdeasLee 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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News & IdeasNew 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.