Topic outline

  • For Teachers

    Discovery and Learning Packages

    • Discover our new learning packages and mix and match virtual sessions, workshops, a zoo visit, and online resources to layer your learning up throughout the year.

  • Mix and Match!

    Step 1:

    Choose your tour

    Select a virtual tour, or bring your learners to the Zoo!

    See all tours
    Step 2:

    Add some workshops

    Choose from a wide range of interactive workshops.

    Browse workshops
    Step 3:

    Book now!

    We're fully booked for October and spaces are filling up fast!

    Book your package!
    Step 4:

    Explore your online resources

    Every tour and workshop has free accompanying activities.

    Explore now

    • Online Supporting Resources

      Every virtual tour and workshop has their own free tailor-made, interactive resources that you can use with your class before and after your sessions or visit to maximise your class’s learning and engagement.

        • FAQs

          Frequently Asked Questions about virtual sessions, resources and rucksacks...

          • Who is the Discovery and Learning Package for?

            Our virtual tours, workshops, self-led visits and supporting online resources have been developed to suit every age group and a variety of learning outcomes to align with the curriculum.

            Nursery, Primary and Secondary sessions are available for schools, home educators and other community groups. Each session will also be adapted to your group's needs! If you have any questions, please email us at education@rzss.org.uk

            What is involved in a virtual tour?

            You and your class will be transported into the zoo digitally! Using your screen or interactive whiteboard, you'll be able to see and learn all about the topic you've chosen as you explore the zoo live with your education officer.

            All you need is an internet connection and your preferred software to access the video call five minutes before your booked time! The tour will last 50 minutes and you will also have full access to our interactive resources before and after your session to develop and embed your learning through games and activities.

            You do not need a webcam or a microphone but if you do, it's always lovely to see and interact even more via them!

            Find out more about each tour

            What's involved in a virtual workshop?

            Virtual workshops involve different types of interactions to our virtual tours. You only need resources for the Native Species workshop and each workshop needs an internet connection and your preferred software to access the video call five minutes before your booked time!

            Running for between 20 to 30 minutes, the workshop will give your class an insight into the zoo and natural world and ways to act now for conservation.

            Find out more about each workshop

            How do we access the virtual tour or workshop?

            Once you've booked and arranged your date and time with the team, you'll receive two links via email. One is for a quick Tech Check to make sure you will be able to access the virtual session on the device you intend to use before the day of the tour and one is for the session.

            We can use a variety of platforms for virtual tours and workshops including Google Meet, Zoom or Skype for Business, so please let us know your preference in the booking form. If you're using something else, send us an invite once your session has been confirmed.

            How do we access the free supporting resources?

            You can access our resources through ZOOdle, our Zoo Digital Learning Environment. Explore ZOOdle here You can also submit questions and work for feedback if you create a free account.

            All of our resources will work on any device with an internet connection so why not set up your class playing the games and competing on iPads or set team projects as homework?

            How can I book our self-led visit?

            You can book your self-led visit for any day of the school year right up until July 2021 and our resources will be available throughout the year too so that you can build on your tour and/or workshop in the classroom and on-site!

            Your class and your allotted number of adults can then enter on your booked day any time after 10am and explore. You can also borrow a Teacher Rucksack for the day FOR FREE! The pack includes a tailor-made quiz to match your virtual tour if you've booked one and some exciting biofacts and objects to learn more about our animals and conservation. It will also include all the need-to-know teacher information including toilet stops, lunch spaces, information about our one-way system and a few handy tips.

            Why are there multiple options when I book?

            We've designed our package to give you lots of options to mix and match your sessions, workshops and visits over the year. This enables you to develop the best combination for your class to build their knowledge over the school year, while also supporting it with our interactive online resources to match each session.

            How much are the tours, workshops and self-led visits?

            Price List

            All of our online supporting resources to match your sessions are free!

            You can also sign up to our mailing list to hear our latest news, including any monthly sales or offers.

        • Teacher Forum

          • Looking for inspiration?

            Create your free ZOOdle account!

            With a Zoodle account you will be able to access our teachers forum where you can discuss ideas, share experiences and ask our staff any questions!

          • Teacher Forum
            If you are already logged in, you can access the forum here: Teachers Forum