Secondary schools and further education

We welcome older students of all ages and appreciate that many mature groups come with a very clear objective in mind. We are happy to tailor the entire visit to meet specific educational requirements; research, conservation, animal care, art or any of the topics we cover in our workshop program.

The Lakeland Wildlife Oasis has frequently been used as an 'ice breaker' venue for new students just starting courses. Should this be the case, we are perfectly happy to host larger groups of any size with guided tours or talks.

Groups are welcome to bring their own packed lunch or eat in the café (but please note that large groups must pre-order their meals from the café menu). A covered picnic area and heated conservatory are available.

For groups of 16 students or more;

Prices

For school classes of a minimum of 16 children our rates per head are:

• £12 - Standard admission with short indoor tour (outside area self-guided)
• £14 - Admission with a workshop chosen from the list below and a tour linked to the topic (both together lasting from a 10am arrival until lunch starting at 12-12.30). After lunch the visit is self-guided
• £17 - A full structured day, with 2 separate workshops, complete with topic related tour and talks. The day would be fully accompanied from arrival (10am) until departure 2 -2.30pm (with toilet breaks and lunch time, with some time in the shop if wanted)
• Supervising adults free at the ratio of 1:10

Key info

• Easily accessible by coach, five minutes from M6 J35 on the A6 north bound
• Free car and coach parking
• Well stocked gift shop with a varied range of animal-themed gifts, natural minerals and fossils, as well as fair trade gifts and locally produced confectionery
• Please get in touch with any questions or proposals for anything you would like your students to learn or do, or to make a booking please phone 015395 63027 or email education@wildlifeoasis.co.uk.

Download risk assessment and zoo rules (pdf)