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Until 3rd November, there will be restricted access at Bears of the Rising Sun (lower viewing) and our Elephant Bushwalk will be closed.
From 14th October 2024, our Woodland Hollow will be closed.
Our education department can provide bespoke learning opportunities for students studying animal care at an HE level. These customised sessions involved classroom learning surrounding theory and animal care concepts followed by a tour of the zoo to areas not normally available for the public to view, including meeting animal keepers.
These learning opportunities can be tailored to suit the needs of your course or students, and could be linked to specific animal care concepts, focused on practicalities of operations in a zoo, or about specific animals.
Examples of HE level educational sessions we have provided include: management of African elephants in protected contact; functionality and practicalities of filtration systems in a salt water sea lion pool; and large carnivore enclosure operations including opportunities for enrichment and training.
Practicalities:
To Book, please contact the Education Department directly to discuss availability or make a booking: 01206 331292 ext. 463 or email education@colchesterzoo.org
Costs
The cost is £13.50 per post-16 student, which includes: zoo entry and the bespoke educational session including the tour.
Free teacher places are provided at a ratio of 1 per 10 students. Additional staff beyond this ratio are charged at £13.50 each. Carers are admitted free at a 1:1 ratio for any students with physical or emotional disabilities, are the subjects of SEND statements or EHCPs, or can provide other evidence of specific needs.
No minimum number of students is required, but there is a £100 minimum charge regardless of the number of students attending.
Risk Assessments
Please ensure all adult leaders and students are familiar with the Animal Care Module risk assessment guidelines.
