Schools and Education
Bristol Zoological Society has temporarily closed Wild Place Project as a response to the continuing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Please read our latest statement here.
Outdoor learning tailored to your needs
Our fun, hands-on learning sessions support the National Curriculum, deepen understanding of the natural world and encourage engagement with the diverse environment at Wild Place Project.
The sessions have a strong focus on learning activities in the great outdoors, and take place in close proximity to animal enclosures to provide a truly immersive experience that brings the topic to life.
Spending time in nature is widely accepted to have significant impacts on wellbeing, and can help develop social skills, teamwork, resilience and self-esteem.
Our experienced Learning Officers can adapt the sessions to meet your learning objectives. Guidelines for your risk assessment are available.
Find out more by watching our schools and education video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMDvPIMcpfc
All-weather learning
With plenty of undercover areas for learning, picnicking and play, there’s no reason to delay your school trip until the summer.
Our learning sessions focus on many of the ecosystems represented here at Wild Place Project, such as Madagascar and British Ancient Woodland. They take place in our beautiful woodlands, wildflower meadows or in one of our undercover schoolhouses.
Take on a team challenge with Leap of Faith!
The Leap of Faith experience offers a range of adrenaline-fuelled challenges to test the nerves of your school group. With activities including our namesake 25ft Leap of Faith, Bristol’s only giant swing, and a high ropes course, we certainly have enough to keep your students entertained and exhilarated!
All activities encourage teamwork, promote self-confidence and help develop communication skills and resilience. We can cater to Key Stages 1 – 4 and tailor the day to meet your requirements and budget. You can find everything you need to know about your next school trip here!
To book, or for any other questions, please give us a call on 0117 373 7531 or email info@leapoffaith.co.uk
Inset Days
Come to Wild Place Project for a really wild teacher training day! We will provide lots of practical advice and ideas for taking the curriculum outdoors and using your school grounds creatively for learning. Talk to our team about what you are looking for, and how we can create a suitable training day for your group – you could even add on the Leap of Faith for the ultimate teambuilding challenge!
Free Teacher Planning Visits
If you are a teacher who is considering bringing a college, school or nursery group to Wild Place Project, why not join us for a free planning visit? To book your visit simply contact our bookings team today on 0117 428 5602 or email info@wildplace.org.uk.
Free Teacher Resources
Seasonal Visit Offer
Visit twice within 12 months and enjoy a 10% discount!*
To book, simply email us at info@wildplace.org.uk or call us on 0117 428 5602, quoting 'Seasonal Visit Offer'
*Terms & Conditions:
10% discount applies for the same school visiting twice within 12 months.
Discount will be applied at the time of the second visit.
Total cost payable for both visits is £12.10 per pupil.
One visit must be taken between 1st March and 31st October.
Other visits must be taken between 1st November and 28th February.
Great value
At a group rate of only £7.50 per child admission, Wild Place Project is the perfect fun, educational and great value school trip.
2020 pricing:
£7.50 per student for admission to the park - or £7.80 admission with no education session (March - October)
£5.25 per student for admission during winter (November to February)
£42 for the first education session (up to 20 students)
£20 for any additional education session
One free adult per three students under 6
One free adult per six students over 6
Carers/LSAs are free
£10.20 per additional adult
Contact our bookings team today on 0117 428 5602 or email info@wildplace.org.uk for more information.
