pre-visit information for primary school teachers
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Pre-visit information for primary school teachers. Thank you for booking your visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo This resource is designed to give you all the information you need for your visit and is structured into the following sections: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Pre-visit information for primary school teachers
Thank you for booking your visit toZSL Whipsnade Zoo
This resource is designed to give you all the information you need for your visit and is structured into the following sections:
1. Before your visit – a checklist to ensure you are prepared for your day
2. How to get to the Zoo – arriving by coach
3. On the day of your visit
4. Information to help prepare your students
5. After your visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
1. Before your visit to ZSL Whipsnade ZooHave you:
Received your confirmation letter from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo? Print this to bring with you on the day
• Used the visitors’ map to plan your route around the Zoo? static.zsl.org/images/originals/whipsnade-zoo-spring-2013-map-with-hullabazoo-13311.jpg
• Planned which free talks and shows to attend on the day? www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/planning-your-visit/daily-events/
• Printed free self-guided activity sheets you could use with your class? www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/schools/resources-by-age,1884,AR.html
Checked out the information for your risk assessment? www.zsl.org/education/risk-assessment,82,AR.html
2. Getting to the Zoo – arriving by coachOnly 20 minutes from the M25 (junction 21), ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is signposted from the M1 (junction 9 and junction 12) and all major roads - just follow the elephant on the above map.
Coach parkingCoach parking is free for schools during term-time.
Coach entryCoaches are not able to enter ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, however a free Safari Bus provides transport once visitors are inside the Park.
Coach driver benefitsCoach drivers accompanying a group to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo are eligible for free entry into the Zoo and a meal voucher.
3. On the day of your visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo• Enter the Zoo through the Main Entrance and show your confirmation
letter to the gate staff.
• If you need to be invoiced – the gate staff will organise this for you
• You are welcome to bring packed lunches with you, or there are various catering outlets throughout the Zoo where you can buy lunch www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/visitor-information/food-and-drink
• The first aid and lost child point is the Estates Office near the Discovery Centre. If anyone goes missing, please alert a staff member or call our reception on 01582 871500. It may be helpful to have the Zoo phone number in your adult helpers’ mobile phones during the visit.
• Supervision ratios - It is Zoo policy that all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, therefore all school groups must be supervised throughout their trip. If any group is unsupervised, teachers will be contacted and asked to re-join their group.
4. Helping your students prepare for their visit
This section is designed to help your students prepare for their visit. It covers:
A. When you arrive at the ZooB. Places to see in the Zoo C. A session with a Discovery & Learning OfficerD. Free talks and shows to seeE. Some extra informationF. When you leave the Zoo
If you choose to display this pdf in viewing mode in a presentation to your students, please refer to the pages that are relevant to your visit.
A. When you arrive at the ZooYou will enter ZSL Whipsnade Zoo through the Main Entrance
B. Places around the ZooAt ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, we have over 200 different kinds of animal
for you to see!
Cheetah Rockwww.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/exhibits/cheetah-rock/
Meet Dubai, our mum of five cubs!
Check out some amazing Cheetah fast facts: www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/exhibits/cheetah-rock/cheetah-facts,858,AR.html
Rhinos of Nepalwww.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/exhibits/rhinos-of-nepal/rhinos-of-nepal,58,PS.html
Come face to face with Jamil our baby rhino (born in December 2012), his mum Behan and dad Hugo.
In with the Lemurswww.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/exhibits/in-with-the-lemurs/
Did you know a group of lemurs is called a troop?
We have two troops at Whipsnade: altogether we have 11 boys and 6 girls.
Can you count them all on your walk through?
Asian Elephantswww.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/exhibits/elephants/
Amur Tigerswww.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/exhibits/tigers/
Come and see these majestic big cats
Wild Wild Whipsnadewww.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/exhibits/www/
From moose to honey badgers, wolves to bears, there are some amazing animals to see at Wild Wild Whipsnade
Lions of the Serengetiwww.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/exhibits/lions-of-the-serengeti/
We have seven lions in our Whipsnade pride.
The lion with the mane (Dad) is called Spike. We have cubs called Max, Kia, Kato and Tato who are now seven years old.
When you are in the zoo keep your ears ready as you may hear the roar of our lions!
Discovery Centrewww.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/exhibits/discovery-centre/
Snakes, lizards, frogs and bugs are all waiting for you to find in the Discovery Centre!
Chimpnasiumwww.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/exhibits/chimpnasium/
Come and visit our chimpanzees in their fantastic enclosure. The indoor gymnasium or ‘chimpnasium’ provides the group with a variety of opportunities
for swinging, playing and even sleeping in the high level hammocks!
Giraffes www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/exhibits/giraffes/
Climb the stairs to meet our giraffes face-to-face!
Did you know, giraffes have the same number of neck bones as humans? We both have seven bones in our necks – but theirs are much bigger!
Common & Pygmy Hipposwww.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/exhibits/hippos/
Common Hippo Pygmy Hippo
Come and see our two hippo species. Can you believe they are more closely related
to whales and dolphins that any other mammals?!
Red Pandawww.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/exhibits/red-panda/
Jumbo Expresswww.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/planning-your-visit/daily-events/the-jumbo-express,268,EV.html
Take a ride on our steam engine through the habitats of some of our animals!
The Jumbo Express has restricted running hours during the year so please check the website to make sure it is available on the day of your visit
School groups of at least 40 pupils must pre-order by phone.
Groups of less than 40 pupils must purchase tickets from the ticket booth at the platform. The train journey takes 10 – 15 minutes
C. A session with a Discovery & Learning OfficerYou may have the chance to meet one of our Discovery & Learning staff for an activity. These are lots of fun - you may get to touch real objects from the natural world or even meet a live animal.www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/schools/education-sessions/
Your activity will be delivered in a room like this!
www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/planning-your-visit/daily-events/There are lots of talks and events happening around the Zoo you may wish to
see. Maybe you’ll go to see the Elephant talk, or the Birds of the World display show.
D. Free talks and events
Eating lunch
If it is sunny you can eat your lunch outside on the grass. If it is not so warm you can eat lunch in one of the covered areas around the Zoo
E. Some extra information
Remember to put your litter into a bin – or even better, a recycling bin!
When you are visiting the animals
Our animals are fed special, balanced diets. Make sure they don’t get any extra food from visitors as it can harm them.
To see the animals and watch them behaving naturally, you need to be quiet so the animals don’t feel scared
If you get lost…Make sure you know the adult who is with your group on the day.If you get lost, find one of the zoo workers (wearing a green uniform) – they’ll take you to an office where your adults will come and meet you.
Estate Office for First Aid & lost property
F. When you leave the ZooAt the end of the day it’ll be time to say goodbye to the Zoo and go back to school – remember to come back and see us soon!
4. After your visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo• We greatly appreciate any feedback from teachers, so please fill out
the online questionnaire at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZSLWZEducation
• For your next visit, make sure you check out the ZSL What’s On calendar www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/whats-on/
• If you need to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
• If you would like to keep up to date with learning news and events at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, make sure you sign up to receive the ZSL education e-news at www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/schools/sign-up-for-emails