Knowsley Safari Park offers interactive school trip tours, where students can experience animals from all over the world and learn about their environment and conservation issues, plus why not try the amusements on offer.
North West
Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot, Merseyside, Liverpool, Lancashire, L34 4AN
MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
AGE GROUPs
PreSchool, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
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SEN
Listed under: Animal Experiences| Animal Welfare| Biology| Conservation| Day Trip Destinations| Ecology & Green Awareness| Educational Tours| Environmental Studies| History| Leisure and Tourism| Outdoor Education| Reward Trip| Safari Parks| Science| Theme Parks| Themed Attraction| Wildlife and Nature Reserves| Wildlife Parks| Zoos|
What we offer on a school trip
We offer a range of educational activities for schools, including workshops and guided tours, delivered by our expert safari educators that help to bring learning to life for pupils. A visit itinerary will be made for your school group with safety measures incorporated throughout the day. Call us for more information on how our school trips will work for your class.
Accreditation and awards
- LOtC Badger Holder
What is typically included on our school trips
Our mission is to connect our guests with the natural world and our Learning & Discovery team does just that! Whether you’re a teacher looking for inspiration for your class or the parent of an animal lover, our team has something designed for your needs.
We offer a range of educational activities for schools including workshops and guided tours that help to bring the curriculum to life for both teachers and pupils alike.
GUIDED SAFARI COACH TOUR
Get the most out of your Safari Drive with your very own guide. This is included in all of our school packages. Find out amazing facts, information and stories about our animals as you travel around our 5-mile reserve. Our tours are fun, interactive and suitable for all age groups.
DISCOVERY WORKSHOP
Taking place either in one of our safari classrooms or out and about in our foot safari, we have a range of topics, all linked to the national curriculum. Read more about wat workshops you can choose from below.
GUIDED BABOON BUS TOUR
No coach? No problem! Your class will be able to explore our hilarious baboons up close on one of our specially kitted out baboon buses. Your very own tour guide will drive you around the 5 mile safari drive, including through the baboon enclosure! You can always include a discovery workshop to get the most out of your day.
ASPIRATIONS DAY
Through a series of workshops, exciting games and guided tours, we’ll inspire your key stage 2 class to consider different zoo-based jobs available.
CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE
Champions of change is a full day school trip to Knowsley Safari designed to grow participants confidence and communication skills. We will give them the tools to empower others about conservation issues and cover ways we can all help our planet.
LIVE STREAM SAFARI SCHOOL
More than just a ‘virtual zoo tour’. With Live Stream Safari School we broadcast our amazing safari education sessions LIVE to your classroom! Our aim: to help those pupils and schools unable to physically visit the Safari to continue to learn and engage with nature and wildlife, benefitting wellbeing.
Group Sizes
We cater for most group sizes – Discovery Workshops are for 35 children max at once but can book multiple throughout day.
Materials, Resources & Key Stage Information
Depending on the session topic – we have some general resources on the website relating to topics such as Africa/Classifications/Endangered Animals etc. but none of these are used in the on-site sessions.
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Take as many photos as you want.
Risk Assessment
We provide a Guide to Risk Assessment which will outline the general risks on site but teachers are strongly encouraged to visit (free of charge) before their trip to conduct a risk assessment for their school.
Education Officer
You can contact any of the Schools Team at learning@knowsley.com
Pricing
Our prices can be found here:: https://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/education/plan-your-school-visit/guided-tours/
Clothing Requirements
The majority of the day is outdoors so we recommend appropriate clothing for the weather (hats/coats, etc)
First Aid
All education staff are Fist Aid trained and have radios to call for assistance if required. Schools are recommended to bring their own First Aid Kit.
Available Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Oasis Restaurant
- Multiple Toilet Blocks
- Disabled Toilet with hoist
- Outdoor Picnic Areas
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
There is disabled access to all public areas etc.
Opening Times
Opening times in line with Safari.
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