The Bedford Estates, London
At the heart of Woburn Safari Park are the twin roles of education and conservation.
A visit to Woburn Safari Park offers secondary school children a wonderful opportunity to get close to endangered species, with over 1,000 wild animal residents living in wide open parkland reserves.
WHY VISIT WOBURN ON A SCHOOL TRIP?
Woburn Safari Park offers an escape to the wild plains, jungles and savannahs of Africa, without ever leaving the country.
- Curriculum-linked learning sessions include science, leisure and tourism, and geography.
- Customise your school trip and choose from the basic or enhanced packages
- Safari adventures by coach or bus as you travel through the beautiful wildlife reserves, getting up close to the animals
- Discover more in the Foot Safari and get up close to penguins and meerkats
- Indoor and outdoor classrooms for fantastic learning experiences
Booking your school trip
BASIC OPTION
£9.49 per child (aged 3-15 years inclusive)
£10.49 per student on post 16 course
One adult free with every 10 students
Additional adults £10.49 each
All prices include VAT
Choose ONE of the following:
- Choose a 30 minute Educational Talk in our indoor classroom
- Choose a 30 minute Outdoor Learning Session - these are held either in the outdoor classroom or adjacent to one of the animal enclosures in the Foot Safari
- Viewing of Plastic Oceans conservation mini movie in Sea Lion Cove (30 minute session, capacity limited, subject to availability).
ENHANCED OPTION
£9.99 per child (aged 3-15 years inclusive)
£11.49 per student on post 16 course
One adult free with every 10 students
Additional adults £10.49 each
All prices include VAT
Choose TWO of the following:
- A tour guide for your coach as you travel through the Road Safari
- Choose a 30 minute Educational Talk in our indoor classroom
- Choose a 30 minute Outdoor Learning Session - these are held either in the Outdoor Classroom or adjacent to one of the animal enclosures in the Foot Safari
- Viewing of Plastic Oceans conservation mini movie in Sea Lion Cove (30 minute session, capacity limited, subject to availability).
Please note: If you cancel within 7 days of your trip, you will be charged the full amount. If you cancel within 14 days, you will be charged half the full amount. Any cancellation more than 14 days before you will not be charged.
Please note: Payment will be required one month before the date of your trip. Prices are for Ofsted registered schools only.
HOW TO BOOK
To book your school trip to Woburn Safari Park call the dedicated education team on 01525 290991 or email education@woburn.co.uk to start planning your trip.
Email the Education team
TEACHING SESSIONS
Both school trip packages include the option for one of our 30 minute, interactive educational sessions.
These sessions can accommodate 30 students at one time and can take place in...
- The Outdoor Classroom, where you can study the behaviour of the Rothschild's giraffe herd
- At one of the animal enclosures where you can find out about the animals health and wellbeing
- Or, in the Visitor Enrichment Centre, where you can discuss the conservation programmes surrounding the endangered species living at the Park
OUTDOOR LEARNING SESSIONS
Choose from our sessions to experience learning in our outdoor classroom, or adjacent to the enclosures in the Foot Safari to get closer to the animals in an interactive, educational session.
Key Stage 3:
Key Stage 3/4:
Key Stage 4:
We also offer vocational visits, details of which can be found here.
Indoor Classroom Sessions
Opt for a 30-minute teaching session in our Visitor Enrichment Centre and your students will enjoy interactive multimedia teaching on one of the following curriculum topics:
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Key Stage 3/4:
- Conservation at Woburn Safari Park
- Evolution and adaptations
- Extinction
- Habitats and Adaptations
- Role of a modern zoo
- Pellet Dissection
Key Stage 4:
If you haven't seen a topic to suit your objectives, then please contact us to discuss a bespoke session that meets your requirements.
We can also offer all of our talks online, please contact the education team for more details.
SAFARI TOUR GUIDE
Take a safari tour guide on board with you, as you travel through the Road Safari Reserves. Journey alongside rhinos, giraffes, lions, bears, and tigers, and learn about some of the most endangered wildlife on the planet. Your guide will give you some valuable insights into the lives of the magnificent animals living at Woburn Safari Park. Enjoy an interactive commentary with loads of fascinating facts. This option is available with the Enhanced Package only.
FEEDING TIME
When it gets to 'feeding time' there is a self-service restaurant and plenty of outdoor picnic areas. An indoor picnic area is also available for schools, please reserve spaces when you book.
You can also pre-order ice lollies from our catering team here.
SOUVENIRS
Junglies Gift Shop is open for students to buy an animal themed souvenir of their visit and to pick up novelties, sweets, toys and gifts. Numbers are currently limited to 40 people.
You can pre-order souvenir packs for your group by calling 01525 290826.