Whipsnade Zoo – Junior Zoo Academy

Activity Description

This two-day course includes games, challenges, trails and zookeeper activities.

Supported by education staff, students will have the chance to learn about the animals they see as well as make new friends with other like-minded children.

Whipsnade Zoo Junior Zoo Academy course includes

• Two days at Whipsnade Zoo
• A Junior Zoo Academy scrapbook to record their experiences
• A Junior Zoo Academy certificate of attendance
• A unique Junior Zoo Academy t-shirt
• A copy of all the photos taken on the course

The course includes a mixture of animal challenges, games, talks and some zookeeper tasks. Read a sample outline of the course: Whipsnade Zoo Junior Zoo Academy example itinerary Please note: Timings and activities are all subject to change. 

To record their time at the zoo, children will also create a Zoo Scrapbook to take home. They’ll be able to log all the fun and exciting experiences they have with photos and drawings as well as remind themselves of any new facts they have learnt along the way. Children will also gain a certificate at the end of the course to celebrate their attendance on the course.

Whipsnade Zoo Junior Academy course dates

• Wednesday 15 – Thursday 16 February 2023
• Wednesday 5 – Thursday 6 April 2023
• Wednesday 12 – Thursday 13 April 2023
• Wednesday 31 May – Thursday 1 June 2023
• Wednesday 26 – Thursday 27 July 2023
• Wednesday 2 – Thursday 3 August 2023
• Wednesday 9 – Thursday 10 August 2023
• Wednesday 16 – Thursday 17 August 2023
• Wednesday 23 – Thursday 24 August 2023
• Wednesday 30 – Thursday 31 August 2023

More dates will be released if there is demand – please email to be put on the mailing list for updates.

Cost
The cost per child is £175. This covers the cost of the course (including Zoo entry), as well as a Junior Zoo Academy t-shirt, a Zoo Scrapbook and a copy of the photos taken during the course.
Added benefits for the adult/guardian include a free car park pass.