Wildlife & Ecology
UK School Visits
Wildlife, Safaris and Sea Life Centres
Obviously, seeing a troop of monkeys remove the wipers from the coach is going to be the highlight of your day out for a lot of children, but there is plenty more to be gained from trip to study the local, and not so local, wildlife. This section covers zoos and safari parks, sea life centres, as well as places to study British wildlife. If you want to study animals, birds, or fish, as part of key stage 2, 3 and 4 science, then see below for inspiration.
The UK has a wonderfully diverse array of natural wildlife, especially ornithological and places like the RSPB and WWT have centres up and down the country where you can go to study the habitats of our feathered friends. As well as helping your class understand the importance of our native wildlife, you will also be helping to support the protected areas which act as havens for species that would otherwise be under threat.
All these venues give great opportunities for cross-curricular study, especially biological adaptation, the geographical impact we humans can have on such delicate eco-systems through climate change, and environmental miss-management, and how we can protect them, both for future generations, and for our own well-being.
The Royal Parks
School Trip London & South East
Subjects: Art, English, Fieldstudies, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Maths, Science, Biology, Physics, SEN, Wildlife
Connect with nature and learn about the park environment, wildlife and heritage with hands-on practical activities in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. We offer a wide range of safe, secure and fun outdoor London learning experiences.
The Royal Parks
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Wildlife school trips and workshops
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Yorkshire
Flamingo Land
All of our workshops have a focus on wildlife. In our zoo you will see and learn about mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates and a variety of different bugs, creatures and other fauna. Topics include Rainforests, Habitats, Adaptations for predators and prey and the Nature club focuses on native...
West Midlands
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
The Gardens are a haven for flora and fauna, which can be spotted and explored at any time during a visit. We also have an exotic animal collection, which can be used for teaching workshops, if requested.
London & South East
Lymley Wood Day Visit
Activity and outdoor education venue in an ancient woodland and meadow. Screen Free adventure playground, low and high ropes, forest school. Specialist in child led learning, resilience building, team work, well being and for those with SEND.
London & South East
The Royal Parks
Having free rein over the wide range of habitats within Hyde Park, we have the opportunity to study a plethora of creatures and step back to consider the ecosystem of the park as a whole.
London & South East
London Field Sites
Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what animals and plants can be found in the local area. Pupils have the opportunity to identify a range of plants...
Wales
Margam Discovery Centre
Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what animals and plants can be found in the local area. Pupils have the opportunity to identify a range of plants...
South West
Nettlecombe Court Field Centre
Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what animals and plants can be found in the local area. Pupils have the opportunity to identify a range of plants...
West Midlands
Preston Montford Field Centre
Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what animals and plants can be found in the local area. Pupils have the opportunity to identify a range of plants...
London & South East
Day Trips at Bore Place
Bore Place is home to myriad birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, trees, hedgerows and wildflowers. Depending on what time of year you visit you will have the chance to explore some of our habitats, including meadows, orchards, ponds and woods. Students will learn about lifecycles,...
London & South East
Unforgettable Day Visits at The Hive
We keep and care for a wide range of animals suitable for handling these include reptiles, amphibians, fish, mammals, birds and a variety of invertebrates. We provide them with enclosures that mimic their natural environment as much as possible and include necessary stimulation. Visit our special scientific...
in-school workshop
Rewild, Reconnect and Reset
By spending a day outside, in nature, participants inevitably become more aware and sensitive, and ultimately curious, about the wildlife whose space we are sharing. Whether that is tiny insects under a log a group might want for den building, or a city fox out scanvenging for food. The wildlife is everywhere...
online/in-school workshop
Rainforests - Above and beyond the Canopy
Our Rainforest workshop explores all the different species of insect and animals living within this environment.
Yorkshire
Cote Ghyll Mill YHA
Team building for the development of personal skills, communication and resilience. Logical thinking and Problem Solving. Bushcraft skills and campfire building. Nature trail and orienteering in the woods.
Wales
Adventure Day Trips
The setting of the majority of our sessions is on the wild west coast of Pembrokeshire which is teaming with a diverse range of wildlife. On your travels you can see seals, sea birds, porpoise, jellyfish, sea anemones, crustaceans and other rock pool creatures. We'll discuss their importance in the longevity...
East of England
CYMs Basecamp - Suffolk
We are endeavouring to use the natural resources all around on the campsite. We are based in the heart of the Suffolk country side, where the impacts of a changing world can be seen around us, both in agriculture and in the wild. An example of this is exploring the fields around the campsite, where...
Wales
Adventure Residential Trips
We work alongside local bodies such as Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum to help students learn about our local marine life. We use the opportunity of our outdoor classrooms to educate students about the flora and fauna that can be found along the Pembrokeshire coast.
London & South East
Woodrow High House
We offer three instructor-led sessions relating to this subject - Woodland Walk, Offsite Expedition and Mini-beast Hunt. Woodland Walk covers: Explore the surrounding area with our team. We follow a route through local woodland spotting interesting flora and fauna along the way. Our Instructors encourage...
London & South East
New Forest Activities
There's an abundance of wildlife within the beautiful New Forest National Park and New Forest Activities are well-placed amongst it all. Opportunities for investigation of the river, woodland, heathland and coastal habitats are available on-site or within 10-minute transfers. These are facilitated through...
Wales
Adventure Beyond
Explore the natural wonders of our diverse locations with us. With the outdoors as our classroom there are plenty of opportunities to stop and discuss or learn a new fact about the local wildlife. Students can learn about the local marine life and the species that inhabit the rivers we explore. During...
East Midlands
Mount Cook
Located just outside the Peak District National Park, we have fantastic access into the surrounding countryside which includes woodlands, historical trails, quarries, caves and reservoirs. With the variety of locations that immediately surround Mount Cook Adventure Centre, you are able to explore a large...
North West
The Wingate Centre
If you are interested in nature, we lead a nature hunt on the grounds of the Wingate Centre, where groups will learn about our woodland and biodiversity, while having fun finding items hidden around the Centre. They will also have a chance to create, using salt dough.
South West
Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
We have partnered with the Dorset Wildlife Trust and with RSPB Arne so that your students can gain experience of the special environment (SSSI) on the Isle of Purbeck, a chalky heathland which sustains diverse fauna and flora species and is famous for being the home of all six of the native UK reptile...
Wales
Conway Centres Anglesey
Programme: Living things and their habitats A unique course of Arts activities linked to Living things and their habitats and Under the sea. Home to native Red Squirrels, as well as various other wildlife, the beautiful Conway Centre, Anglesey is perfect for learning about living things in their...
West Midlands
Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning
The environment and wildlife threads throughout our delivery. We have small animals, ponds and grazing cattle on site and can focus on topics such as animal homes & habitats, classification, flora and fauna, bug hunting, climate, nature tracking, woodland, biodiversity, predators, native ecology and...
South West
Simonsbath House Outdoor Centre
The centre is located in the very center of Exmoor National Park, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty teaming with flora and fauna. Our courses are tailor made to cover aspects of the curriculum or the special interest of the participants
South West
Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips
Visit different habitats and learn about the species which inhabit them. Compare contrasting habitats such as rocky and sandy shores. Explore sand dune habitats at Studland Peninsular by learning about plant succession. Visit Durlston Country Park for whole or half day activities to engage with the natural...
North West
Castle Head FIeld Centre
Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what animals and plants can be found in the local area. Pupils have the opportunity to identify a range of plants...
London & South East
Isle of Wight for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
Sculpted over millennia by the intricate craftsmanship of Mother Nature herself, Shanklin Chine, a picturesque gorge, extends gracefully from the historic Shanklin Old Village to the pristine sandy beach and Esplanade below. Visitors can leisurely explore this natural oasis, basking in its serene ambiance,...
South West
Slapton Ley Field Centre
Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what animals and plants can be found in the local area. Pupils have the opportunity to identify a range of plants...
London & South East
Drama In The Woods Day Visits and Camp Outs! North London
Young people are encouraged to explore, understand and connect with the wildlife around them on site. The wildlife becomes part of all of our workshops as we are playing in their space! Our workshops always involve tasks which encourage young people to engage with the wildlife and their habitat!
Wales
Arc Adventures
All our activities are done in the natural environment: We want to submerge young people into the wilderness so that they learn to love it as much as we do. No artificial environments here! You're also in Wales so you'll cross more sheep than people.
London & South East
Residentials
At the Sustainability Centre, we have 55 acres of woodland with an abundance of wildlife. Many of our activities revolve around the study of different fauna, including habitat comparisons of woodlands with minibeast investigations to wetlands with pond dipping. Learning about these creatures in their...
London & South East
Sayers Croft
we offer: nature walks, pond dipping, night walks (bat walks), minibeasts, nature detectives, bird hide, tree activities, we also have lots of wildlife on site (i.e. deer's, bats, birds, mini beasts, rabbits)
London & South East
Residential Trips at Bore Place
Bore Place is home to myriad birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, trees, hedgerows and wildflowers. Depending on what time of year you visit you will have the chance to explore some of our habitats, including meadows, orchards, ponds and woods. Students will learn about lifecycles, food...
Wales
Rhyd-y-creuau Field Centre
Rhyd-y-Creuau has an abundance of wildlife, and we offer a range of sessions and courses all about our natural environmant and the wildife within it. Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland...
Scotland
Edinburgh for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
Immerse your students in the captivating world of wildlife with our Edinburgh school trip package! At Curriculum Travel, we understand the importance of hands-on learning experiences, and that's why we've carefully curated an itinerary that includes visits to renowned wildlife destinations such as the...
London & South East
Epping Forest field centre
Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what animals and plants can be found in the local area. Pupils have the opportunity to identify a range of plants...
South West
Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
Education Garden & Pond onsite - pond dipping and ecology opportunities. Drews Pond Woods - ancient woodland nature reserve Home Covert - 35 acre woodland & private gardens offering earth education activities, invertebrate sampling, woodland studies, and stream sampling.
West Midlands
Action Packed Residential Trips
At Woodlands Adventure we have an abundance of wildlife living among the woodland environment as well as our resident Birds of Prey. Set in 32 acres of natural woodland, we carefully maintain and manage this area in order to create a environment for wildlife to thrive. This subject is delivered...
London & South East
Field Studies Council - London South East
Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats.
Scotland
Millport Field Centre
Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what animals and plants can be found in the local area. Pupils have the opportunity to identify a range of plants...
North West
Blencathra FIeld Centre
Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what animals and plants can be found in the local area. Pupils have the opportunity to identify a range of plants...
West Midlands
Bishops Wood Field Centre
Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what animals and plants can be found in the local area. Pupils have the opportunity to identify a range of plants...
All UK Regions
Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what animals and plants can be found in the local area. Pupils have the opportunity to identify a range of plants...
London & South East
Hindleap Warren
We offer a range of environmental sessions, each with its own style whether it be storytelling, or exploring your senses, we hope to inspire learning and a respect for nature and wildlife during your trip but also to take into everyday life.
London & South East
Day Visits
The majority of our programmes incorporate learning about the amazing wildlife that call the Lee Valley Regional Park their home. Some of key programmes are Habitat Discovery Day and Plant Discovery Day. More programmes can be found on our website.
London & South East
Drama In The Woods Day Visits and Camp Outs! The Chiltern Hills
Young people are encouraged to explore, understand and connect with the wildlife around them on site. The wildlife becomes part of all of our workshops as we are playing in their space! Our workshops always involve tasks which encourage young people to engage with the wildlife and their habitat!
East of England
Flatford Mill field centre
Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what animals and plants can be found in the local area. Pupils have the opportunity to identify a range of plants...
New Educational Programmes at Cotswold Farm Park
Beth, the new education officer at Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park, shares exciting changes that are happening at the farm this year.
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Biology and Wildlife at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Your class can explore climatic-themed glasshouses and 15 acres of landscaped gardens exploring a range of biology and wildlife topics.
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Wildlife Discoveries & Habitats at Sandwell Valley
So, you are thinking of a trip to fit in with your science topic: Habitats, the RSPB can help with that.
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Workshops at Drayton Manor Zoo
Discover how multi-sensory learning experiences at Drayton Manor can benefit your class during a school trip.
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Mindfulness Nature Discovery Days
Lee Valley invite you to experience their 10,000 acre classroom and tell us about their new mindfulness nature discovery days programme.
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Sayers Croft in the new academic year
We believe that everyone should have access to the outdoors to improve mental health, instil a love of our natural environment, and increase
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Discover history, biology and wildlife in one country estate
Discover history, biology and wildlife in one country estate at Lotherton! Plan your school trips and workshops at Lotherton for 2022/23
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Discover the treasures of Lotherton Hall Museum
Discover the treasures of Lotherton hall, become a nature detective, and discover animals from across the world in Wildlife World.
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The venues specialising in sea life are always popular with children, perhaps because it gives them an insight into what is normally hidden from view. The examples listed here offer tailor-made workshops, ideal for allowing your class to gain hands-on experience and to fully understand the issues and challenges associated with marine biology.
Clearly, despite the frequent rural sightings of leopards, tigers and other big cats, some wildlife is going to be completely new to your class. They have probably seen them on television, but that is no substitute for getting up close and personal with some of our planet’s more unusual fauna. Zoos and safari parks have changed and are no longer just somewhere to take the kids for an ice-cream and the chance to marvel at the giraffes. Even the more traditional parks are changing what they offer, developing more intelligent ways of engaging their visitors. And the ability to create artificial biospheres means it is now possible to visit a tropical jungle without leaving our temperate climate.
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