Professional learning for teachers and trainees
We work with both teacher training providers and schools to support educators at every stage of their careers, helping them confidently take learning beyond the classroom and into informal, nature‑rich environments.
Our training includes the use of current scientific research to explain the benefits of learning outside the classroom, workshops to support the integration of nature-based learning into your curricula and demonstrations of some of the techniques we use to make learning engaging and meaningful. We can also cover topics related to climate change, sustainability and biodiversity on your school site, upskilling teachers to tackle these tricky topics.
We offer both in person and online training with courses suitable for teachers at all stages of their career and in all subject areas. for details on these courses please click the links below:
Our menu of teacher professional learning
Our in person training can be delivered onsite at one of our conservation zoos, or at your own site on arrangement with one of our Learning Officers.
We have one compulsory training module, and then the rest of your day is able to be mix and matched to best support the your needs and requirements. Please have a look at the different modules on offer and feel free to create your own day by selecting the modules of interest to you, but we also have a few suggested plans that we have found best support teachers with differing levels of experience and example prices to support your planning. Costs are dependent on group size, location (ZSL Conservation Zoo or your chosen setting), and the length of your training day.
Module Title | Description | Duration | Location | Audience |
| Nature Learning and ZSL (Compulsory module) |
| 1hr 15 mins | Classroom based - At the Zoo or your setting | Compulsory module - Suitable for all |
| Planning an Educational Visit |
| 1 hr 15 mins | Classroom based - At the Zoo or your setting | Suitable for all - Best suited to those new to teaching |
| Modelling Teaching at ZSL |
| 1 hr 15 mins | Classroom based - At the Zoo | Suitable for all - Tailored to Key Stage/subject area |
| Walk to a Talk |
| 1 hr | Outdoors - At the Zoo | Suitable for all |
| Nature Connectedness for Teachers (from September 2026) |
| 1 hr 15 mins | Outdoors - At the Zoo or your setting | Suitable for all (Tailored to Key Stage) |
| Teaching the Curriculum Outside (from September 2026) |
| 1 hr 15 mins | Outdoors - At the Zoo or your setting | Suitable for all from EYFS to KS4 - Tailored to Key Stage/subject area) |
| What is Climate change? (from January 2027) |
| 45 mins | Classroom based - At the Zoo or your setting | Suitable for all |
| Sustainability in Schools (from January 2027) |
| 45 mins | Classroom based - At the Zoo or your setting | Suitable for all |
| Climate Conversations with Young People (from January 2027) |
| 30 mins | Classroom based - At the Zoo or your setting | Suitable for all |
| Conversation Case Studies |
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| Learning Through Play |
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| Teaching Green Skills for the Future |
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Transforming teaching with nature - online course
This 4 week long asynchronous course will guide you through everything you need to know to become an outdoor learning expert. Hosted on FutureLearn and free to access, it will support you to explore outdoor learning, the basics of biodiversity, school ground activities and curriculum connections through real world case studies. It also includes downloadable resources and practical activities.
Click here to start your outdoor learning journey
Nature connectedness for teachers - online course
Coming Autumn 2026
If you have any questions or queries about the training, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for more information.
