Pre-visit checklist
Use our helpful checklist to make sure you are fully prepared for your school visit to ZSL London Zoo.
1. Pre-visit presentation
Use this PowerPoint presentation to help you prepare your class for their visit to ZSL London Zoo.
Download presentation (4.1 MB)
2. Map and visitor information
A map of the Zoo and helpful information for planning your school visit.
Download map & visitor information (1.6 MB)
3. Activity sheets
Our activity sheets to help pupils to make the most of their time in the Zoo. These sheets are designed to encourage observation and discussion.
Become a Zoo Explorer! Download Zoo Explorer activity sheet (1.1 MB)
This Orienteering activity is designed for small groups and should be led by an adult. Download Orienteering activity (KS2) (286 KB)
ZSL's Tiger SOS campaign
is a call to help give tigers a tomorrow. Use this lesson plan to get your pupils involved. Download Tiger SOS lesson plan (1.7 MB)
Please print them double-sided and fold them in half to make a booklet.
4. 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. More information on risk assessment .
5. Education sessions
If you have booked an education session for your group, please download the relevant pre-visit information for this session . This will enable you to prepare your class appropriately.
6. Goody bags and activity packs
You may also want to pre-order a gift for your pupils, which can be pre-ordered and picked up on the day. More information about the gifts and how to order.
