We’re open!
In line with the latest government guidance the zoo is open and we are welcoming education visitors to the zoo. We are following the latest government guidance and so some of our indoor spaces are shut for now and we ask that all visitors over the age of 11 wear a mask in indoor areas.
Please check the advice of your local authority on school trips before booking your visit.
If you have any questions please visit our all you need to know section or contact the team – learning@chesterzoo.org
If a visit to the zoo isn’t possible right now, we have LOADS of free resources and virtual sessions to access and book.
Our education programmes are an important part of our mission of PREVENTING EXTINCTION. They inspire people to care about and, more importantly, take action for the natural world.
We work with all key stages from EYFS to university level and everything in between. We can even help support teachers to organise staff training, inset days and further support around conservation curriculum and planning.
Our education team also support community and uniformed groups looking to learn new conservation skills to help protect wildlife with us.
BOOK YOUR ZOO EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Whether you want to visit the zoo, have us come to your school, or want to sign up for our Virtual Zoo experiences we’re sure we’ve got an offer that will suit your needs.
SUPPORT FOR EDUCATORS
Find out how we can help you support your learners using conservation and real world issues to explore curriculum learning. With conservation curriculum toolkits, special events for teachers, CPD and teacher training, a trip to the zoo isn’t just about pupils, but educators too!
DISCOVER OUR LATEST EDUCATION NEWS BELOW
Find out what our Conservation Education and Engagement team have been up to with our latest news and case studies. Including step-by-step guides to help you make the most of the zoo as an amazing educational resource.
Explore our FREE learning resources
We have LOTS of downloadable learning resources available to you for free, to help support your learning back in the classroom, before and after a visit to the zoo.
BOOK your VISIT
Find all the information you need to book your school visit, and start the countdown to a unique educational experience with Chester Zoo!
What ELSE do we offer?
Whether you want to visit the zoo, have us come to your school or you want to sign up for our virtual zoo visits – or all three – we’re sure we’ve got an offer that will suit your needs. Our team are always happy to help with any enquiries you may have too.