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Education & Groups

Learning comes alive here.

Big questions. Little discoveries. Our Education Team brings wildlife and conservation to life, inspiring curious minds of all ages.

A child exploring animal tracks at the Welsh Mountain Zoo

Educational Sessions

Discover, Learn & Explore at the WILD Centre!

Our WILD Centre (Wildlife Inspiring Learning and Discovery) offers fun, interactive sessions and guided tours for all ages, from small animal-tastic lovers in nursery to higher education students.

Tailored Learning

Choose from pre-prepared sessions linked to the curriculum for Wales, or create a custom experience for your group.

Affordable Sessions

With any additional same-day sessions half-price!

Book Your WILD Session Now. Contact us to book and find out more.
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Outreach Sessions

Our friendly Education Team is ready to visit schools and community groups, bringing exciting animal artefacts and engaging learning opportunities straight to your classroom!

Sessions are flexible and can cover a variety of topics to suit your needs.

Perfect for all school stages Hands-on learning with fascinating bio artefacts.
Tailored Sessions Time and content of each session is tailored to the needs of the group.
£50 for the first session, extra same-day sessions just £25.
Bring the magic of the Zoo to your group — book your session today!
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Travel & minimum booking

The minimum booking depends on the one-way travel time to your location.

Up to 15 minutes
1 session
15–30 minutes
2 sessions
30–60 minutes
3 sessions

Travel of up to 20 miles is included. Additional mileage is charged at £0.55 per mile.

Questions? Email our Education Team

Virtual Sessions

We Bring the Zoo to You!

Can’t visit the zoo? No problem! Join us online for a virtual guided tour or an interactive themed workshop—perfect for schools and community groups.

Live Virtual Sessions – Explore the zoo from anywhere!
Fun & Educational – Engage with our experts and learn about amazing animals.
Affordable Pricing – £30 for 45 minutes; add extra same-day sessions for just £15.

Book Your Virtual Session Now!

Contact us to book and find out more: education@welshmountainzoo.org

Research Students

We support researchers and scientists in exploring the natural world! University and FE students can use our facilities for Honor’s projects and higher degree research; we even assist with wildlife studies around the world!

Approval Required – All research projects must be approved, so please apply in advance to avoid disappointment.

Interested in learning more? Please contact our Director of Living Collections for more information – education@welshmountainzoo.org