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  • ZOOdle Help

    Zoodle Help

    • FAQs

      • Who are Discovery and Learning?

        Education has been at the heart of RZSS for over four decades and sits within the Discovery and Learning team. We have engaged with over one million learners across both Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park.

        From nursery to tertiary and beyond encompassing both formal and informal learning, the team create and deliver unique experiences for learners and daily visitors, encouraging excitement and exploration though interactive learning programmes and interpretation.

        Find out more about the amazing people who make up Discovery and Learning: Meet the team

        What is ZOOdle?

        ZOOdle is our 'Zoo Digital Learning Environment' - home to our online learning. From nursery to tertiary formal eduction, informal family and adult learning and fun games and events, there's something for everyone to learn more about conservation.

        You can get started by browsing our categories:

        Families

        Games and actitivies for learning together at home.

        Teachers

        Resources to compliment our onsite workshops and outreach programmes.

        Adults

        Resources for college and university students, short courses for adult learners and a special section for our wonderful RZSS volunteers.

        Explore

        Here you can learn more about the work of RZSS across Edinburgh Zoo, the Highland Wildlife Park and our worldwide conservation projects.

        What technology do I need?

        The only thing you really need to use ZOOdle is a device with an internet connection, it doesn't matter whether it's a computer, laptop, tablet or phone.

        Some activities might need you to have speakers so you can listen to videos, a printer so you can make your own crafts at home or there are even a few that can be used on a Virtual Reality headset to view scenes in VR - but these aren't required and there are always alternatives so you won't miss out on anything.

        Is there an age limit for the site?

        Everyone's welcome to use ZOOdle! We have resources for nursery all the way up to adult learning, and if you're browsing without logging in we don't collect any personal data about you.

        We do however ask only those over 16 years old create accounts on ZOOdle. There are some pages which you will only be able to access if you have an account, and if someone under 16 needs access to these, please have a parent or guardian create an account with us.

        Having trouble logging in?

        How to log in

        You can enter your username and password in the small popup box by clicking login at the top of any page.

        Forgotten Password
        Reset your password here
        Still having login issues?

        Please contact education@rzss.org.uk and we can help solve any problems!

        Provisions for people with disabilities

        ZOOdle supports many assistive technologies such as screen-readers, screen-magnifiers, alternative mouse and key use, disabling of AJAX and Javascript, and more.

        Captions and alternative formats are offered for most resources, but if you find you need something in a format not offered please let us know!

        Can I use your resources/work with you?

        We're always looking for new collaborations! Get in touch with us at education@rzss.org.uk and let us know your ideas!

        How to share your work with us!

        Have you enjoyed our learning from home resources and created something fantastic? We'd love to see it!

        You can email your creations to education@rzss.org.uk or share with us on social media:

        Facebook - RZSSLearning

        Twitter - @RZSSLearning

    • Help Forum

      Still have questions?

      Create your free ZOOdle account!

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