Educational Visits to the Park

Here at Blackbrook we can offer a fantastic day out for your group of young people.

Blackbrook is a wonderful place for schools and groups to visit and provides a great opportunity for children to learn about birds and animals. We will tailor your visit to suit your individual requirements and can provide educational tours of the park from our experienced keepers.

We can accommodate coaches and have good facilities and access for disabled visitors. As well as the gift shop and tearoom, we also have various areas that groups can enjoy a picnic. We also have an education centre for groups to visit and is equipped with tables and chairs.

Group prices are based on a minimum of 12 at a price of £5.50 per child, accompanying adults are also charged at £5.50, however for every 5 paying children 1 adult would gain entry to the park free of charge.

Tours -
In addition to this we also offer a tour of the park with a zoo keeper. Your keeper will take your group to key points on the park, and talk about the different species, whilst combining some feeding of the animals, usually the penguins, pelicans, meerkats and cassowary. This is a great addition to the day and adds an extra educational element to your visit. The tour is charged at an extra £40 ( maximum 30 people per tour )

Tours can also be tailored by the keeper to fit alongside any national curriculum needs you have.

Education sessions -

Below is a brief description of the lessons we now offer.

Foundation/Key stage 1

All foundation stage based lessons meet the EYFS framework for social, emotional and creative development and knowledge and understanding of the world.

Animal detectives (self guided session)

Myself and Minibeasts

We are animals

Key stage 2

Foodchains

Habitats

Animals in danger

Key stage 1 and Key stage 2 fit alongside the national curriculum.

All lessons are mostly hands-on session with a short presentation session. Lessons last approx 1 hour. Group size is limited to 30. Lesson take place in our Education centre.

Copies of lesson plans can be obtained by contacting  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or 07713446411

An introductory PDF presentation for your trip for teachers is also obtainable from the above emails.

Risk assessments and Health and safety documents are also available in PDF format, we also advise a pre-visit to the zoo before your trip to enable you to carry out your own risk assessment, familiarise yourself with the zoos layout etc. These can be arranged when making your booking.

These sessions are charged an additional £30.