Explore our sessions for Additional Support Needs (ASN) groups.

Summer school session. A member of the discovery and learning team is handling a giant African land snail with two children IMAGE: Jasmine Geddes 2021

Animal handling

Get up close to some of our amazing animal ambassadors! Explore some of the sights, smells, textures and sounds of the animal kingdom. A safe, facilitated, session that enables those facing barriers to connect with nature. Please contact education@rzss.org.uk to discuss the needs of your group.

Age suitability: All

Availability: Edinburgh Zoo

Lesson duration: 50 minutes

Maximum class size: Group dependent

Curriculum links:
​Complex Care Milestones and learner need appropriate BGE links across the curriculum. Please contact us for further details.

Learning for sustainability goals:
3. Good Health and Wellbeing
4. Quality Education
10. Reduced Inequalities
14. Life below water
15. Life on Land

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Visitors – adult male and two female children – looking at an exhibit within the Budongo trail IMAGE: Robin Mair 2022

Multisensory tour

A multisensory experience for learners who benefit from a hands-on exploration of life and animals at Edinburgh Zoo or Highland Wildlife Park. Primarily aimed at those with complex care requirements and carefully aligned to Complex Care Milestones.

Age suitability: All

Availability: Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park

Duration of lesson: 50 minutes

Maximum class size: Group dependent

Curriculum links: 
Complex Care Milestones and learner need appropriate BGE links across the curriculum. Please contact us for further details.

Learning for sustainability goals: 
3. Good Health and Wellbeing 
4. Quality Education 
10. Reduced Inequalities 
14. Life below water 
15. Life on Land 
 

Book now