Education
Enjoy an exciting educational opportunity with us at Hamerton Zoo Park. Bookings are now open for school trips during 2025 & 2026.
Choose from a self-guided day exploring our enclosures, or an engaging curriculum-based workshop, tailored to your key stage, from Nursery to University level. Our Education Department offers a wide range of interactive 30-minute workshops, delivered in our dedicated Explorers Cabin, with an opportunity to meet some small animals.
On this page, you will find all of our information about educational trips, including Pricing, Workshop Themes, Facilities, Resources and our Booking Form.
Pricing
Our Facilities
- Free coach and car parking (with a free hot drink for the driver)
- Risk assessment available on request, including a free pre-visit for one teacher per booking
- Fully accessible facilities, gift shop, café, outdoor play area, and picnic spots
Teaching Resources
We have a range of teaching resources that can be used before, during and after your visit to us, which are available at no extra charge. All you need to do is tick the relevant boxes on the booking request form below. (Please note: bespoke workshops require 2 weeks’ notice and all learning materials including these resources remain property of Hamerton Zoo Park.)
Workshop Themes
Learn about nocturnal, diurnal, and crepuscular animals and their special adaptations.
Explore evolution’s role in animal diversity, from skeletons to genetics.
Discover the features that separate mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Investigate how animals use their senses to survive and thrive.
Explore how animals evolve to suit different environments, focusing on desert species.
Understand how and why animals blend into their surroundings.
Ideal for older students, discussing innate vs. learned behaviours and animal training methods.
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