Chester Zoo's Teacher Network
Stay connected. Share ideas. Inspire change.
How can we empower our students to live more sustainably? At Chester Zoo, we’re committed to tackling the extinction crisis by helping people make sustainable choices and connecting young people with nature.
Each year, we teach thousands of students through our education programmes—designed to inspire the conservationists of the future. Whether you’re starting a new project or looking for support in embedding sustainability across your curriculum, our Teacher Network is here to help.
What is the Teacher Network?
A community of like-minded teaching professionals who share a mission of Preventing Extinction. Together, we explore how to make sustainability real, relevant, and achievable in schools.
It’s a chance to share best practice, gain fresh ideas, and keep up to date with the latest sustainability issues.
Topics we discuss include:
- Preparing for Science and Careers weeks
- Understanding government guidance on sustainability in schools
- Embedding climate change and conservation in the curriculum in meaningful ways
CALENDAR 2026
Citizen Science and your school
Date: April 22, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Location: In person at Chester Zoo
What is a bioblitz? How can technology help us engage pupils with science?
This session explores the benefits of taking part in citizen science activities at school. We ask if these opportunities can make the world of science accessible and help pupils to develop essential life skills.
We’ll showcase projects and apps schools you can use and for inspiring pupils to get involved in hands-on science.
You’ll also have the chance to put this into practice straight away, as the City Nature Challenge will be taking place between 24-27 April, where recording wildlife found on your school grounds or local area via iPads and mobile phones will contribute to vital population research.
Conservation TeachMeet
Date: May 19, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Location: In person at Chester Zoo
Join us for an evening of sharing between teachers. This will be an opportunity to present for 5-10 minutes about an activity or initiative you have done in school, that works towards conservation, sustainability or connection to nature.
This will be an an excellent opportunity to hear from peers and be inspired about how they have made positive change within their school, or engaged learners with the natural world.
The registration form will ask if you would like to present at this event, and for a short description.
Teacher open evening at Chester Zoo
Date: June 18, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Location: In person at Chester Zoo
Join us for an evening tour around Chester Zoo, where you’ll have the opportunity to network with likeminded teaching professionals and hear about what Chester Zoo has to offer for educational groups.
We’ll talk you through the different offers available to school and college groups, and supporting resources available to make the most of your trip to Chester Zoo.
Take the opportunity to discuss your needs with our Schools Engagement team for any upcoming trips to Chester Zoo or outreach and virtual delivery.
You’ll also be the first to hear about our plans for the 2026-2027 academic year Teacher Network events!
Sign up coming soon.