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 still have LOADS of free resources and virtual sessions to access and book.
YOUR EDUCATIONAL VISIT
We offer a range of bookable educational activities for school groups, community groups and workshops for teachers. These include curriculum linked workshops delivered at the zoo, at your venue and virtually through our brand NEW virtual visit programme. All our programmes have been designed to bring LEARNING to life as your learners explore our species and conservation work from around the world.
IN ZOO
Everything you need to know about visiting the zoo for a self guided visit and explore our curriculum linked In Zoo workshops that bring learning to life for your pupils whilst visiting us.
OUTREACH
We can bring the zoo to you! Our Safari Rangers come to you with amazing artefacts and activities. We’ve got lots of workshops available, ideal for all ages so your whole school or group could get to experience a visit from our outreach team.
VIRTUAL ZOO VISIT
Experience the zoo from the comfort of your own learning space! We’ve got exciting new virtual workshops available delivered by our team of experts. With access to exclusive online content to experience the zoo in a whole new way.
EDUCATOR TRAINING AND CPD
Want to gain an understanding of how you can teach conservation effectively to your students? Book our expert team for an inset day or teacher training day where you will explore ways to implement a conservation curriculum using our resources, ideas and techniques.
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 Chester 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.