Exciting FURTHER EDUCATION opportunity…
From animal behaviour to designing their habitats, our curriculum-linked workshops will inspire your students to gain some real zoo case study information to further their learning of the zoo and conservation industry.
COSTS
Our Further Education offer is best experienced as a package of workshops which can be delivered either at the zoo, virtually or at your learning centre.
| *Max 25 per group | Single workshop | 3 workshop package | 5 workshop package |
| Price per group | £90 | £250 | £400 |
Please note: zoo admission is not included in the package costs.
Animal Behaviour
In Zoo Workshop
Join us to carry out a behaviour study at the zoo. Students will understand why behaviour is essential for maintaining animal wellbeing, with real life examples of how behaviour studies are used at our zoo.
Animal husbandry and accommodation
In Zoo Workshop
Discover how new habitats are planned and designed at the zoo, to maintain the highest animal wellbeing standards, and give your students the opportunity to design their own.
Conservation and the role of zoos
Virtual Workshop
Our planet is facing its toughest challenge yet! Students will learn the key aspects of our plan to prevent extinction before using case studies and conservation tools to create their own conservation action plan.
Animal wellbeing and health
In Zoo Workshop
Explore how do we meet the five key principles of animal wellbeing. Using elephants as a case study, students will delve into our zoo’s experience of maintaining high quality animal health, alongside the management of common zoo-related diseases.
Sharing our mission at Chester Zoo
In Zoo Workshop or Outreach Workshop
Discover how we share key messaging about preventing extinction across the zoo and around the world. Students can plan their own piece of interpretation, raising awareness of a conservation issue or encouraging others to take action to help their chosen species.
Animal feeding and nutrition
In Zoo Workshop or Outreach Workshop
Learn the complexities of feeding our animals to ensure animal health is maintained. This activity-packed workshop encourages students to engage with real-life scenarios giving a true feel for the role of a nutritionist.