School Visits
Learning at All Things WildEducational Visits
All Things Wild is a friendly, safe and all-weather learning environment. Our park has so much to explore, including animals and dinosaurs.
Our educational visits are very popular and gain repeat custom. Some of our visitors have previously said:
“We have had a lovely day here and would highly recommend a visit”.
“A fabulous day – a brilliant start to our new dinosaur topic!”
A visit to All Things Wild can be tailored to meet your needs; from a self-led visit, to including a range of activities such as animal encounters and education activity sessions. For more details about prices, please contact our team via [email protected].
Our education activity sessions have been developed to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework and the National Curriculum. The activities are based around our collection at All Things Wild and where possible bring in practical experiences. Our main sessions are listed below, however if you would like a different session or have any questions, please get in touch.
Sessions suitable for Early Years Foundation Stage
Feathers, Fur & Scales
Discovering differences between different animal groups, whilst meeting some of our animal residents. Key Learning Points: differences, textures (feathers, fur and scales), adaptations, animal body structure and hands on interaction.
Animal Encounters
Interactive session in the Adventures Barn. Learn about some of our animals and stroke or hold them! Key Learning Points: adaptations, habitats, diets, unique animal features and hands on experience with animals.
Under the Sea
Based in Ocean Voyage, discussing the different areas/ layers of the ocean. Focusing on Sharks, as well as plastic pollution. Key Learning Points: Ocean areas/layers, food chains, sharks, adaptations and plastic pollution.
Jobs – Zoo Keeper
Discussing different roles within a zoo environment . Focusing on zoo keepers and their roles. Key Learning Points: Jobs, herbivore/carnivore/omnivore and hands on animal interaction.
Bug Hunting
Venture around the wild meadow and find bugs. Use a guide to help classify what you have found! Key Learning Points: Minibeasts, insects, habitats and adaptations.
Dino Explore
Informative tour around the Dino Barn. Key Learning Points : dinosaur time line (ending with extinction), herbivores /carnivores, links between birds and dinosaurs.
Shark Teeth Panning
Finding fossils and shark teeth. Indoor or outdoor. Key Learning Points: fossil formation, marine reptiles, prehistoric and modern day sharks, fossilised teeth.
Dino Train
Have a private ride around the dino field on our Dino Land Train. Commentary onboard. Key Learning Points: dinosaur time line, see key dinosaurs
Jobs- Palaeontologist
The formation of fossils, based at our giant outdoor fossil dig. Key Learning Points: Jobs, fossil formation, fossil digs.
Sessions suitable for Key Stage 1
Animal Encounters
Interactive session in the Adventures Barn. Learn about some of our animals and stroke or hold them! Key Learning Points: adaptations, habitats, diets, unique animal features and hands on experience with animals.
Animal Habitats
Indoor or Outdoor. Discussing key habitats and animal adaptions to those habitats. Key Learning Points: Animal habitats, biomes, animal adaptations, environment and camouflage.
Insects/Minibeasts
Looking at what classifies an insect/minibeast and observe some insects/minibeasts. Key Learning Points: insect/minibeasts classification, body parts and lifecycles.
Rainforests
Learn about rainforest layers, and what animals live there. Visit the animals that are native to the Rainforest. Key Learning Points: Layers of a rainforest, animal adaptations, habitat destruction (deforestation/palm oil)
Birds and Flight
Learn about different birds and types of flight. Key Learning Points: Types of bird, flying styles, why birds fly, feathers, eggs.
Lifecycles
Includes lifecycle changes, gestation and incubation periods. Visit baby animals. Key Learning Points: Lifecycle changes, gestation periods, incubation periods.
Under the Sea
Based in Ocean Voyage, discussing the different areas/ layers of the ocean. Focusing on Sharks, as well as plastic pollution. Key Learning Points: Ocean areas/layers, food chains, sharks, adaptations and plastic pollution.
Jobs- Zoo Keeper
Discussing different roles within a zoo environment . Focusing on zoo keepers and their roles. Key Learning Points: Jobs, herbivore/carnivore/omnivore and hands on animal interaction.
Bug Hunting
Venture around the wild meadow and find bugs. Use a guide to help classify what you have found! Key Learning Points: Minibeasts, insects, habitats and adaptations.
Dino Explore
Informative tour around the Dino Barn. Key Learning Points : dinosaur time line (ending with extinction), herbivores /carnivores, links between birds and dinosaurs.
Fossil Discovery
Fossil handling and discussions. Key Learning Points : fossil formation, dinosaur body part uses, herbivores /carnivores, trace fossils, links between birds and dinosaurs.
Shark Teeth Panning
Finding fossils and shark teeth. Indoor or outdoor. Key Learning Points: fossil formation, marine reptiles, prehistoric and modern day sharks, fossilised teeth.
Extinction to Early Humans
Informative tour in the Dino Barn, focusing on the extinction of dinosaurs and the Ice Age. Key Learning Points: dinosaur extinction, Ice Age, Ice Age Europe, Ice Age creatures, prehistoric sharks, fossils, early humans.
Dino Train
Have a private ride around the dino field on our Dino Land Train. Commentary onboard. Key Learning Points: dinosaur time line, see key dinosaurs.
Jobs- Palaeontologist
The formation of fossils, based at our giant outdoor fossil dig Key Learning Points: Jobs, fossil formation, fossil dig.
Sessions suitable for Key Stage 2
Animal Encounters
Interactive session in the Adventures Barn. Learn about some of our animals and stroke or hold them! Key Learning Points: adaptations, habitats, diets, unique animal features and hands on experience with animals.
Animal Habitats
Indoor or Outdoor. Discussing key habitats and animal adaptions to those habitats. Key Learning Points: Animal habitats, biomes, animal adaptations, environment and camouflage.
Rainforests
Learn about rainforest layers, and what animals live there. Visit the animals that are native to the Rainforest. Key Learning Points: Layers of a rainforest, animal adaptations, habitat destruction (deforestation/palm oil)
Birds and Flight
Learn about different birds and types of flight. Key Learning Points: Types of bird, flying styles, why birds fly, feathers, eggs.
Lifecycles
Includes lifecycle changes, gestation and incubation periods. Visit baby animals. Key Learning Points: Lifecycle changes, gestation periods, incubation periods.
Bug Hunting
Venture around the wild meadow and find bugs. Use a guide to help classify what you have found! Key Learning Points: Minibeasts, insects, habitats and adaptations.
Fossil Discovery
Fossil handling and discussions. Key Learning Points : fossil formation, dinosaur body part uses, herbivores /carnivores, trace fossils, links between birds and dinosaurs.
Extinction to Early Humans
Informative tour in the Dino Barn, focusing on the extinction of dinosaurs and the Ice Age. Key Learning Points: dinosaur extinction, Ice Age, Ice Age Europe, Ice Age creatures, prehistoric sharks, fossils, early humans.
Dino Train
Have a private ride around the dino field on our Dino Land Train. Commentary onboard. Key Learning Points: dinosaur time line, see key dinosaurs.
Jobs- Palaeontologist
The formation of fossils, based at our giant outdoor fossil dig Key Learning Points: Jobs, fossil formation, fossil dig.
Sessions suitable for Key Stage 3 and beyond
Please get in touch with us, with your requirements and we will do our best to suit your needs!
If you would like more information on what we can offer, a copy of our education leaflet or to organise a personalised visit, then please get in touch! Please feel free to contact us for any more information or to arrange your fun filled day:
Email: [email protected]
Call us: 01386 833083
