Home Educators
If you are a home educator or have found yourself in a position where you are learning from home why not book one of our sessions?
You can also book a self-guided visit. See below for more details.
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The Big Endangered Animal Game
This game-based session for large groups enables pupils to explore the issues affecting wildlife and habitats around the globe.
Available at Edinburgh Zoo only.
Suitable for Primary 1 to 7. -
Endangered Animals
An introduction to the threats faced by animals in the wild today and the work being done to stop them becoming extinct.
Available at Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park
Suitable for Primary 1 to 7
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Penguins
Find out about the wonderful world of penguins with this interactive session.
Available at Edinburgh Zoo only
Suitable for Primary1 to 3
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Themed Tour
Not seeing the topic you would like to focus on? Then request a theme of your choice and we will tailor our storytelling on a tour of our zoo to meet the specific learning needs of your group.
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo and can be delivered virtually
Suitable for all ages
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Bus Tour
Our Highland Wildlife Park Discovery & Learning officer will join you on your coach for this tour through the main reserve drive through.
Available at Highland Wildlife Park
Suitable for all ages
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Cycle of Life
Join us on a journey through our zoo to explore the exciting world of animal reproduction. Discover how the growth and development of species in the animal kingdom compare to the changes humans experience as they go through puberty and reach sexual maturity. This lesson has been specifically designed with City of Edinburgh Council to de-personalise the topics of sex education and bring this part of the curriculum to life. The 'Cycle of Life' lesson was the recipient of a Silver BIAZA Education Award in 2019 for demonstrating long-lasting impact on participant learning.
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh ZooSuitable for Primary 4 to 7.
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Animal Handling ADD ON ONLY
Want to get up close to our animals? Join us to handle and learn about some of our most interesting species. Available as an add-on with any booked session at Edinburgh Zoo.
Available at Edinburgh Zoo only
Suitable for all ages
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Polar Explorers Virtual Tour
Find out about the extreme animals that live at the poles.
Available at both Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park
Suitable for Primary 1 to 7
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The Big Endangered Animals Virtual Quiz
Book multiple classes to compete in our RZSS quiz! We challenge you to answer questions about animals at Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park, while getting to see them on your screens!
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo
Suitable for Primary 1 to 7. -
Ask the Zoos
Join Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park for a virtual tour of both sites and ask them any questions your class might have. You and your class can prepare some questions in advance of your session, using our online maps to see what animals we might visit!
Available on virtual
Suitable for all ages
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Self-guided Visit
Why not bring your group along on a self guided visit?
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo
Suitable for all ages