Wildlife, Safaris and Sea Life Centres
Our planet's ecology
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.
Sayers Croft
Sayers Croft has over 60 activities suitable for a variety of ages and abilities, from high ropes and an artificial caving experience to pond dipping, visiting the Celtic Roundhouse, looking at woodland food chains, compass trails and walks up into the Surrey Hills. Whether you have a particular focus or require a range we have the expertise to help you plan a visit that meets all your needs. Sayers Croft tailors your booking to ensure you have everything you need to bring your group away. You are allocated a host instructor who helps guide you through the planning and supports you during your stay. You have your own accommodation with a boys dorm, girls dorm and adult rooms all self contained, enabling easy group supervision. We have multiple sizes and types of accommodation, so...
Filter Trips & Workshops
London & South East
Science, Food, Farm, Wildlife, Biology, SEN, Design Technology
Learn how to bake bread and grind wheat into flour, explore the stunning grounds and ponds for minibeasts and create beautiful artwork from nature. Enjoy a tour around our organic farm, meet our herd of dairy cows and discover where they live. ...
Scotland
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology, Human Geography
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in Scotland at our stunning East Lothian woodland where young minds will be inspired... ...
All UK Regions
PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN
Bringing the skills needed to survive and thrive in the wild to your students, WiseUp Team Building's Bushcraft Challenge is a fantastic way for learners to get hands on, practical experience. Firelighting, shelter building, natural crafts and more! ...
East Midlands
Science, Art, Wildlife, Biology, SEN
Our programme of arts engagement and outdoor learning is focused on treasures from the collection and the built and natural environment allowing for the integration of the arts and creativity to STEM based learning, making us an ideal STEM centre. ...
East Midlands
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology, Human Geography
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in our stunning Peak District woodland where young minds will be inspired... ...
London & South East
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology, Human Geography
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in our Bedfordshire woodland for an experience day where young minds will be inspired... ...
Scout Adventures Downe
London & South East
History, Victorian, Languages, Wildlife, Bushcraft
Deer, rabbits and badgers are all regularly seen on a quiet spot of our site....
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Midlands
Science, History, Geography, Prehistory, Biology, Fieldstudies, Farm, Wildlife, SEN
Why not 'Step Through Time' with our fantastic Dinosaur Experience? Or get up close to our animals in an environment that is as close to their natural habitat as possible. ...
All UK Regions
English, Science, Wildlife, Biology, SEN
Learning about the animal kingdom? Travel around the world and come face to face with a range of different animals through virtual reality! Workshops start from £1.99 per pupil! ...
London & South East
Food, Farm, Wildlife, Biology, SEN, Design Technology, Physical Education
Stay overnight at Bore Place and enjoy the fantastic grounds and countryside. Learn how to bake bread, explore the grounds and ponds for minibeasts & create beautiful artwork from nature. Finish up with a nightwalk and hot chocolate around a campfire...
South West
Geography, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft
With 36 acres, and a range of different countryside, heath, woodland and water meadows we're the perfect place to experience nature....
★★★★★
Scotland
Physical Education, Wildlife, SEN, Watersports
We’re a friendly family run outdoor activity centre that’s been operating since 1988 and caters to a wide range of children’s groups all year round. From the smallest group sizes to over 100 and from day trips to week long residential holidays....
London & South East
Science, Geography, Wildlife, Biology, Fieldstudies, SEN
Hampstead Heath is the ultimate outdoor classroom. Our hands-on school sessions allow students to have fun, develop their knowledge and key skills, and explore different aspects of this beautiful open space. ...
Wales
Citizenship, History, Geography, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Prehistory, Medieval
Manorbier in Pembrokeshire is set on beautiful cliff tops overlooking the Irish Sea. It is a really fantastic location reached by a private road from the nearby village. This is a perfect location for your school activity trip to Pembrokeshire...
London & South East
History, Languages, Wildlife, Bushcraft
Deer, rabbits and badgers are all regularly seen on a quiet spot of our 42 acre site. All just 1 hour walk from the centre of Oxford!...
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North East
Science, Physics, Physical Education, Languages, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
With 70 acres, and a range of different countryside, heath, woodland and water meadows we're the perfect place to experience nature....
★★★★★
Scotland
Science, Geography, Wildlife, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies
Discover the wonders of the sea at Deep Sea World - Scotland's National Aquarium. Situated under the Iconic Forth Rail Bridge Deep Sea World is home to over 4,000 sea creatures from Starfish to Sand Tiger Sharks there is something for everyone! ...
Midlands
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Biology, Human Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN, Twentieth Century
Why is white chocolate white but milk chocolate brown? Which plant makes both furniture and clothes? Which birds roam free around the grounds? Discover these answers and much more as you explore our spectacular glasshouses and beautiful gardens! ...
Scout Adventures Buddens
South West
Geography, Fieldstudies, Languages, Art, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
With 95 acres, and a range of different countryside, heath, woodland, water meadows and plantations, we're the perfect place to experience nature....
★★★★★
Wales
Design Technology, Art, Wildlife, SEN
The BEST School Trip in North Wales... ...
London & South East
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology, Human Geography, Fieldstudies
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice the skills of their ancestors through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave the walls behind; join us in our 250 acre woodland where young minds will be inspired.....
East of England
Religious Education, Wildlife, Watersports, SEN, Physical Education
Your next adventure starts here! Based on a converted lightvessel moored on the Essex coast, FACT provide unique residential experiences through outdoor adventure activities in this stunning saltmarsh setting. ...
All UK Regions
History, Wildlife, SEN, Prehistory
Our realistic T-Rex, Sophie, would love to meet your children! Sophie brings the wow factor to learning about prehistoric life. She is a 6ft animatronic costume with a realistic roar! Make your children's day with this awe-inspiring experience. ...
Midlands
PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN
Outdoor Learning, Forest School and Team Building, hands on activities set in the Wyre Forest or location of your choice. These promote Personal and Social Development and can contribute to SMSC and PSHE outcomes for your group. ...
London & South East
Science, Geography, Physical Geography, Wildlife
Woburn Safari Park is a fantastic venue for school groups of all ages! It combines learning with an enjoyable experience. School groups can make their own way around the Park or opt for an educational activity....
East Midlands
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology, Human Geography, Fieldstudies
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in our stunning Peak District woodland where young minds will be inspired... ...
London & South East
Science, Geography, Wildlife, Biology, Fieldstudies, SEN, Physical Education
Enjoy a curriculum linked day of hands -on habitat study with surveys of pond, woodland,rare chalk grassland and meadow. Use sweep nets and pond nets, observe creatures under magnification and discover and identify predator and prey in a food chain. ...
Scotland
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology, Human Geography, Fieldstudies
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in our stunning East Lothian woodland where young minds will be inspired... ...
London & South East
Science, Business, Wildlife, Physics, Biology, SEN
Education is at the heart of what we do and with 10 themed lands, 40 rides and attractions, over 1000 amazing animals and a SEA LIFE centre; Chessington really is Britain’s Wildest Classroom! ...
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London & South East
Physical Education, Languages, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
Deer, rabbits, geese and badgers are all regularly seen on a quiet spot of our site. With a variety of lakes, fields and woodlands we're a great spot for wildlife. Why not book a minibeast safari workshop?...
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South West
Citizenship, Science, PSHE, Food, Farm, Wildlife, SEN, Biology, Design Technology
Introduce your class to over 50 flocks and herds of rare breed farm animals, travel back through time to discover how British farming has changed throughout the years and let off steam in the adventure play areas. A truly memorable school trip! ...
Midlands
History, Geography, Wildlife, Prehistory, Saxons, Biology, Human Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN
A range of outdoor, hands on activities to enrich curriculum learning. Set in the beautiful venue of Forestry England's Wyre Forest. Activities promote SMSC and PHSE outcomes too. ...
East Midlands
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology, Human Geography, Fieldstudies
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in our private woodland at Belvoir Castle where young minds will be inspired.....
Sayers Croft
London & South East
History, Physical Education, Wildlife, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, SEN
Sayers Croft is nestled at the foot of the Surrey Hills and provides outdoor experiences for 27,000 visitors each year for all ages and abilities through our bespoke residential and day visits, Duke of Edinburgh programme and family run events. ...
★★★★★
Midlands
Science, Geography, Wildlife, Fieldstudies, SEN
What's the difference between a backswimmer and a water boatman? That's just one of the many questions your class will have answered on a visit to RSPB Sandwell Valley. Children will have a memorable day discovering nature on their doorstep. ...
London & South East
History, Geography, Wildlife, Victorian, Environmental Geography, SEN
We grow around 6,000 rare and exotic plant species in 22 subtropical acres, attracting some of the most beautiful wildlife. Our garden creates opportunities to study Geography, Geology, History, Horticulture, and learn about rare plants and wildlife....
London & South East
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology, Human Geography
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice the skills of their ancestors through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave the walls behind; join us in our 250-acre woodland where young minds will be inspired.....
South West
Science, Geography, PSHE, Food, Farm, Wildlife, Biology, Human Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN, Design Technology, Physical Education
Set on a working organic farm Magdalen provides a unqiue base for students, children and adults to explore the great outdoors. A range of tutor led activities are tailored to you and we provide high quality accommodation with homecooked meals. ...
North
Physical Education, Languages, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
Deer, rabbits, and owls are all regularly seen on a quiet spot of our site. With a variety of lakes, fields and woodlands we're a great spot for wildlife. Why not book a "wild game preparation" workshop, where you'll find out how to prepare and cook fish or rabbit on an open fire....
★★★★★
East Midlands
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology, Human Geography
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in our private woodland at Belvoir Castle where young minds will be inspired.....
North
Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN
Bramhope Scout Campsite is set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales less than 10 miles from Leeds City Centre. Set in 13.5 acres Bramhope Campsite offers a variety of accommodation and activities for all ages, abilities and different sized groups. ...
Wales
Citizenship, History, Geography, Physical Education, Wildlife, Watersports, SEN, Human Geography, Fieldstudies
Conwy on the North Wales coast is set in the historic medieval walled town. The castle its self overlooks the important crossing for the Conwy river. It is a really fantastic location just on the edge of town, but within easy walking distance of town...
Wales
Science, History, Geography, Art, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Celts, Romans, Biology, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN, Physical Education
We offer outstanding outdoor experiences taught through challenge, creativity & curiosity. Experience the creative curriculum through high quality activities, enjoy sole use of our inspiring setting, beautiful accommodation & experienced staff team....
London & South East
Citizenship, PSHE, Farm, Wildlife, SEN
Godstone Farm, situated in the Surrey countryside, yet a short distance from the M25, A22 and A25, offers the perfect opportunity for pupils to embrace the outdoors and enrich their knowledge of life on a farm, learning about animals and more. ...
Midlands
History, Wildlife, Medieval, Tudors, Biology, SEN
The UK's biggest Birds of Prey Show at Warwick Castle! Let your imagination soar as you join Warwick’s Falconer on an epic quest of discovery to find the finest Birds in all of the land, in this brand new, action-packed, spectacular show. ...
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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