A visit to the Zoo can help bring all aspects of the curriculum to life in science, geography, English, maths, art design and IT. We are also pleased to offer residential courses for secondary school groups.
Book a teaching session on a topic of your choice or you can organise your own day.
Teaching sessions
Our experienced educators offer teaching sessions on a variety of secondary topics for KS3, KS4, vocational and Post 16 students. We have a wealth of specimens available for students to handle and investigate, ideal for stimulating enthusiasm and interest in the living world.
Secondary topics offered
Key Stage 3 topics:
Data collection
Endangered animals
Habitats & adaptation
Healthy animals maths
Scientific enquiry
Specimen safari
Tropical forests
Key Stage 4 topics:
Classification
Endangered animals
Habitats & adaptation
Health & safety
Jobs at Paignton Zoo
Science in work place
Scientific enquiry
Specimen safari
Tropical forests
If the topic you would like us to cover is not included here, please ring for a chat with our teachers - we will do our best to accommodate you.
Organising your own day
If you choose to organise your trip yourself then we are able to offer you a choice of trails and worksheets and arrangements can be made to use the Discovery Centre.
For more information or to book please telephone the Education Centre direct on 01803 697510 or by email.
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