Hobbledown Heath Themed Adventure Activity Park and Zoo Hounslow London

What makes us a great choice for education

Looking to give your class a hands-on lesson about animals, the environment, geography or biology? Hobbledown's the place!

There are a variety of options available for schools, tailored to early years learning, as well as Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the National Schools Curriculum.

With farm and zoo animals, up-close animal walkthroughs, as well as a giant outdoor playground to explore - it's an extraordinary day out for kids.

Plus we also offer classroom sessions run by trained zoo professionals suitable for Early Years along with Key Stages 1 and 2 of the National Schools Curriculum.

Choose from packages like Shaggy Beasts, Animals in Motion, The Hobbler Guided Tour, and more!

What is typically included on our school trips

Packages available include:

• The Hobbler Guided Tour £10 per Pupil suitable for Early Stage, KS 1 &2

This involves a curated guide around the different animal walkthroughs we have examining the different types of animal species we have and their habitats.

• Interactive Animal Experience £10 per pupil suitable Early Stage, KS 1&2

This lesson allows the students to get up close to one of the animals and learn about specific features of the animal and how these suit their specific lifestyles and habitats. Please note we cannot always guarantee your choice of animal in these sessions.

• Shaggy Beast: Price £11 per child, suitable for Early years, Key Stage 1 & 2

Led by one of our expert animal team members, learners will meet face-to-face with some of our "shaggier" animal residents, and explore how animals adapt to their climate.

• Animals in Motion: Price £11 per child, suitable for Early years, Key Stage 1 & 2

Explore the park along with one of our expert animal team members and let them teach you how animals move.

• Birds of Prey: price £11 per pupil, suitable for early years and KS 1 & 2

Expect some magical interactive surprises as you join the award-winning Coda Falconry team to learn about the adaptations and natural habitats of birds of prey.

Group Sizes Catered For

15-500.

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

We've got plenty of materials to make your trip as easy as possible! That includes lesson plans, worksheets, risk assessments and more...

https://www.hobbledown.com/hounslow/schools-education/risk-assessment-lesson-plans-worksheets/

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Yes. No restrictions.

Risk Assessment Details

Our Risk Assessment Guidelines and Code of Conduct are available to help you make your visit as safe as possible.

https://www.hobbledown.com/hounslow/schools-education/risk-assessment-lesson-plans-worksheets/

Pricing Information

Prices start from £10 per child, attending adults go free.

https://www.hobbledown.com/hounslow/schools-education/schools-packages/ 

First Aid Information

We have a risk assessment and guidelines that can be used. Please email hounslowinfo@hobbledown.com for a copy.

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Available Facilities

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Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

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Opening Hours & Information

School visits are offered Monday - Friday during term time, subject to availability. 

we open at 9.30am and close at 5.30pm.

Testimonials

"A sunny day and blue skies provided the perfect backdrop for an exciting Year 2 Summer Term trip to Hobbledown. The focus of the trip was to extend scientific learning about animal groups, in particular, vertebrates and invertebrates. The highlight of the day was the mini-beast workshop where alongside learning new and fascinating facts about the creatures, the children got the chance to construct a giant snail habitat as well as carefully handle a variety of mini-beasts and insects. The children explored the mythical world created at Hobbledown which is based on the book by A C Kecojevic. Year 2 are reading this tale as a year group to help develop their creative writing skills.

Claremont Fan Court School, Esher

Other Information

Teacher Familiarisation Days

Available on 4th & 25th October from 6PM to 8PM to find out more about our dedicated schools programme. Evening will include a Tour, Refreshments and a Q&A