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We’re closed for now…

Following Government advice on social distancing, Chester Zoo has closed its gates to visitors for the foreseeable future. Schools that have an educational visit booked before the end of April 2020 have been contacted directly with further information. If you have a question about a new educational visit or an existing booking for an educational visit taking place after the end of April please contact us by emailing learning@chesterzoo.org. Please bear with us as we may take a little longer to get back to you during this time.

You can also explore our range of resources to help with teaching and learning at home.

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Whether you’re interested in our curriculum linked workshops, delivered by our very own team of experts, or prefer to lead your own self-guided visit, we have all the information you need for an inspirational day out.

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Workshops

Excite and inspire your pupils and students with our range of curriculum linked workshops.

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Outreach

We bring the zoo to you with exciting workshops to your students for FREE!

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Learning Resources

We have loads of amazing resources to help with teaching and learning.

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Meet some of our AMAZING PEOPLE
Education Officers

Our Education Officers run education workshops in the zoo for all Key Stages.

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Safari Rangers

Our Safari Rangers go into schools to deliver education workshops connected to conservation.

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Zoo Rangers

The Zoo Rangers are out and about in the zoo every day delivering our animal talks and activities to the public.

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FREE SCHOOL VISITS

2020 application window is now closed.

Didn’t manage to apply? Don’t worry!

We have SO MUCH MORE to offer when it comes to learning.

From dozens of amazing LEARNING RESOURCES, to our fun and educational SCHOOL TRIPS!

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Find out more about our WONDERFUL zoo and all of the incredible animals, plants and FUN things to do here. Or you can download our map to plan you day and find your way around when you get here.

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Need some help planning your SCHOOL VISIT? Get in touch with one of our team TODAY

Email: learning@chesterzoo.org