Educational Holiday Workshops

A Week on the Wild Side

Specially designed for children aged 8-12.

Come along for a hands-on encounter and enjoy a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at Woburn Safari Park during the school holidays.

The week includes:

• Hands on animal experiences
• Go behind the scenes of the exhibits
• Fun games
• Making new friends and have fun
• Meeting the keepers
• Learning how the animals are cared for
• A journal & certificate of attendance
• A chance to meet very special members of the Woburn Safari Park team!

This unique experience gives children the chance to learn more about the animals that we keep here and how we care for them using hands on activities.

2012 Dates:

30th July – 3rd August
20th – 24th August

A Week on the Wild Side runs from 9.00am - 3:30pm with numbers limited to ensure an amazing experience for everyone. The week costs £175 per child (10% discount for annual ticket holders). Lunch not included.

Special Offer - Book a second child on the same week for only £150!

Working with Animals Week

Specialist week for students aged 14 - 17 looking for a career with animals.

Woburn Safari Park is running a five day non residential course for students aged 14 - 17 years old. This course has been designed to assist students thinking of entering a career with animals such as keepers, zoologists or behaviourists. The week will be made up of practical experience as well as seminars giving background information. Please be aware that this week is not designed as a 'fun' workshop, all the activities will reflect true working practises of the Park therefore hands on contact will be limited.

Activities include:

• Daily husbandry tasks such as mucking out, food preparation and animal handling.
• Sessions learning about different types of animals and their specific care.
• Off road and behind the scenes tours of the Park's facilities.
• Career advice and guidance.
• Ability to build a portfolio of experience.
• Certificate of completion.

2012 Dates:

2nd – 6th April
6th – 10th August
13th – 17th August
29th October – 2nd November

Each day will last from 9am - 5pm and participation is limited to a maximum of 15 students. The experience costs £250 per student (lunch not included).

Special Offer - Pay before 28th February for the reduced cost of £200 per student.

“Getting up real close to the animals and having wonderful and exciting information all about Woburn. FANTASTIC”

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Bookings

Please call 01525 290991
or email education@woburnsafari.co.ukBook your place today!