Animals and the zoo (16+)

This area of study is a great introduction to working with animals and the environment. Learn about topics such as conservation, animal welfare, animal nutrition and enrichment, and what it takes to work in a zoo. Programmes can be adjusted to your needs.

Animal enrichment making

Create enrichment for our animals to make sure that they are well fed, interested and cared for. Encourage their natural behaviours such as digging and jumping.

Animal tour

Connect with nature while learning about native wildlife on this guided tour.

Conservation at Wildwood

Learn more about our breeding programmes and projects for our native wildlife living on site - we are home to over 200 native British animals.

Enclosure design

Take a look at how our enclosures are designed with the animals' natural behaviours and needs in mind and design your own.

Nutrition and enrichment

Learn what it takes to keep our animals healthy and well fed.

Owl pellet dissection

Dissect an owl pellet to identify what they have eaten based on bones and fur.