Our goal is to create learning experiences that are accessible for people of all needs and abilities.
To help support this, tickets for 1:1 staff from your school who are supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities are free on school trips, but we do ask that these tickets are booked in advance as part of your booking.
Useful information to help prepare for a trip can be found below, but if you have any questions that you'd like to discuss with us ahead of making a booking then please email us.
Accessible Toilets & Changing Places Facilities
Accessible toilets are located:
- Opposite Tiny Giants
- Next to ZooTown
- The Terrace Restaurant
Changing Places Toilet
As well as our accessible toilets, there is a Changing Places Toilet located at Animal Adventure. The 12 metre squared facility is equipped with a ceiling track hoist, a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, a height adjustable washbasin and a peninsular toilet.
It is secured with a RADAR key. If you aren’t able to bring one, it is available from our First Aid post - located between Barclay Court and the Main Entrance - as well as staff working at Animal Adventure. Please note anyone using the facility should provide their own sling for the hoist.
Additionally a changing hoist (Molift Mover 180) and changing bed are available in our First Aid Room (you will need to bring your own slings).
Visual and Sensory Stories
These stories can be used to help autistic and neurodivergent people feel prepared for their visit:
Sensory Trail
A downloadable resource areas in the zoo that can help your students use all their senses to enjoy and learn at the zoo:
Need help preparing for your visit?
You can book a preliminary planning call with our Learning Team to find out more about how the zoo can best support your learners. You can book a free 20-minute planning consultation meeting with us through the link below. To help us prepare please include the details of your intended learning outcomes and any other relevant information about your students. These meetings take place online via Microsoft Teams.
Careers Course for SEN Students
Jobs at the Zoo - Careers Course for SEN Students
Practical Experience for SEN Groups
