Incorporating The National Parrot Sanctuary
Registered Charity No #1062413
Registered Charity No #1062413
Our education sessions are available for any number of students of any age. We are able to cover all of the key stages, and specialist areas upon request. Because of this, we are able to tailor sessions to individual needs, for example, you can have an accompanied session, and then allow students to break off and complete worksheets (All students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Group admission is subject to various factors; however, you can view our standard group rates (for more than 10 people) by visiting our group admission prices page. Your booking will be confirmed in writing and the group's admission fee will be payable on the day of the visit.
To discuss your visit, please contact us directly.
Our experience keepers will make sure you do not miss a thing and will hopefully add to the days experience which can include anything from ‘Pond dipping to handling a huge Parrot’ and can also include any of the following (weather and time pending):
Nature Walk:
Meerkat Talk:
Primate Talk:
Up Close and Personal in the Walkthrough:
Reptile Handling:
And will certainly include (weather pending):
Pupils will discover and collect their own minibeasts through exploration of one habitat (logs), or comparison of different ones (such as grassland or trees). Children learn to use identification keys and how to handle living creatures sensitively. They will use sweep nets, collection jars and magnifiers for close-up viewing. There is also the opportunity to go pond dipping! And the chance to meet some of our in house insects like the Giant Millipedes.
Key Stage: KS1 - Sc2 1c, 2a,d and e,4b. KS2 - Sc2 1b and c, 4a,b and c, 5a,b,c and d. KS3 - Sc2 4b, 5a,b,d and e.Pupils learn about the different parts and functions of a tree. Through fun and engaging activities they will discover how a tree works and what lives on and in them! There will be an opportunity to learn about methods of tree identification and practical exercises using estimation and measurement.
Key Stage: KS1 - Sc2 4b. KS2 - Sc2 1b and c, 4a,b and c, 5a,b,c and d.Being close to these spectacular creatures never fails to excite and forms the core of most for pupils of every age. Our experienced handlers demonstrate the abilities and strengths of parrots while being very close to the group. Habitat, diet and adaptations are explained. Children are always thrilled and enriched by such close contact with these majestic birds.
Key Stage: KS1 - Sc2 2e, 4b, 5a,b and c. KS2 - Sc2 4b, 5a,b,c,d and e. KS3 - Sc2 4b, 5a,b,c,d and KS4 - Sc2 4a and b.Before visiting the zoo with your students, why not come and see what we have to offer (and carry out your own risk assessment)?
