School Visits at ZSL London Zoo
You can take simple steps to book your school visit to ZSL London Zoo.
London Schools Outreach
The Mayor of London is supporting state schools in the capital through funding free visits to ZSL London Zoo and subsidising ZSL’s new Outreach programme to schools.
Resources
Pre-visit presentation
Use this PowerPoint presentation to help you prepare your class for their visit to ZSL London Zoo.
Your visit to ZSL London Zoo (4.1 MB)
Click on the link and select 'save'. When opening the presentation you will be asked for a password - please click 'Read Only'.
Zoo map booklet
This handy booklet for teachers includes a map showing useful locations around the zoo, such as the school packed lunch room, first aid post, lost property and drinking fountains.
Booklet for teachers (14.0 MB)
Activity sheets
Our activity sheets can help pupils to make the most of their time in the Zoo. These sheets are designed to encourage observation and discussion.
Please print them double-sided and fold them in half to make a booklet.
Zoo Explorer activity sheet (1.2 MB) Learning English activity sheet (0.9 MB)
Souvenir Goody Bags
We offer a range of goody bags and toys that can be booked online and picked up on the day of your zoo visit at ZSL.
Programmes
Our exciting programme takes you out of the city and into the heart of a unique learning experience within some of our inspiring new animal exhibits.
School programmes at ZSL London Zoo
Risk Assessment
Like all zoos and wildlife parks, we have to operate under the Zoo Licensing Act. We are subject to an annual inspection by enforcing officers, who look at the way we take care of our animals and the safety of visitors and staff. For more details visit our risk assessment
page
Lots to see at ZSL London Zoo
Situated in the heart of the city, ZSL London Zoo is one of the most famous zoos in the world.
You and your students can get breath-takingly close to over 600 different species of animals, including a colony of western lowland gorillas in Gorilla Kingdom and aardvarks in the Zoo’s brand new Animal Adventure children’s exhibit.
Zoo learning gets quality mark
ZSL London Zoo has made the grade by being awarded a Learning Outside The Classroom Quality Badge for its educational activities.
Visiting ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
We also arrange school visits to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. See here
for further information