Set in a unique location, Dartmoor Zoo offers a wide range of workshops designated to inspire students to learn about the animal’s world, conservation and our native wildlife.
Delivered by our team of enthusiastic professionals the sessions are designed around the national curriculum and support cross curriculum delivery.
From EYFS to higher education there is a session for all ages and abilities. If you would like more information on the workshops that we offer, please download our EYFS, primary, secondary or post-16 programs.
Book your visit here.
For more information please contact education on education@dartmoorzoo.co.uk
Prices and Ratios:
| 1-2 years | 3-4 years | 5-7 years | 8-16 years | 17+ years | |
| Price | Student is free | £7 per student | £7 per student | £7 per student | £7 per student |
| Adult recommended ratio | 1:2 | 1:4 | 1:6 | 1:10 | 1:15 |
| Accompanying adult price | £9 | Adults will be free on a 1:4 ratio if there are 10+ children attending. If there are not, adults will be charged £9 each. | Adults will be free on a 1:6 ratio if there are 10+ children attending. If there are not, adults will be charged £9 each. | Adults will be free on a 1:10 ratio if there are 10+ children attending. If there are not, adults will be charged £9 each. | Adults will be free on a 1:15 ratio if there are 10+ children attending. If there are not, adults will be charged £9 each. |
Discovery and Learning Workshops:
| Price | Length | Maximum student numbers | Notes | |
| EYFS workshop | £20 | 45 minutes | 20 | |
| Primary, secondary and post 16 workshops | £30 | 1 hour | 30 | Please note that our We Designed a Zoo Day and British Sign Language workshop incur additional charges. |
| Tour | £20 | 1 hour | 20 | |
| Dissection | £250 for one workshop, £400 for two and £550 for three workshops. | 1 hour per dissection | 24 | We cannot guarantee a larger animal and do offer an alternative. Please speak to education for further information. |
| Outreach | £85 for the first workshop and £40 for each subsequent workshop if they are booked consecutively on the same day. | 1 hour or 45 minutes if the students are in EYFS | 20 if the children are in EYFS or 30 if the students are in primary, secondary or post-16 education. | There is a mileage charge of £1 per mile for a round trip over 20 miles. |
All prices listed here are exempt from VAT
For other activities such as badge days for Scouting and Guiding and Snooze experiences please see the relevant pages on the website.
Thinking of booking a trip to Dartmoor Zoo but needing to keep travel costs down? Dartmoor Zoo have teamed up with Tamar Coaches to bring you an unbeatable transport deal. If your school is based in the Plymouth area, we can provide you with your own coach to and from Dartmoor Zoo for just £100. This would include a 9.30 pick up time from the school and 1pm collection time from Dartmoor Zoo. Please do remember to be prompt when meeting the coach. Bookings for this offer are made directly to Tamar Coaches on 01752 294194.