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The UK's No.1 Walkthrough Wildlife Adventure

At the award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park, you can get as close to nature as possible. As educators, we want to encourage a curiosity about wildlife, a respect and awe of nature, and the desire to contribute to our planet as a whole. YWP is the only place in England to see polar bears roaming in one of the biggest polar bear reserves in the world! YWP offers the perfect learning environment for students of all ages. The award winning Education sessions at the park are sure to enhance your students knowledge and appreciation of wildlife. Education sessions are available to pre-book in the purpose built Discovery Forest Classrooms and are available for all levels and abilities with a choice of different topics. Expedition walking tours are also available if you would prefer to keep your learning outside the classroom. You can also bring the excitement of Yorkshire Wildlife Park into your classroom through Skype.Virtual sessions are available to book for both pre & post visits or as stand alone sessions. Ideal to use as an introduction to new topics and a great way to engage your students.. The education team will call your class live from the park to answer all of their questions. An outreach programme is also available. School groups can explore the park as they wish, attend feeding times and ranger talks giving students a fantastic opportunity to talk to our experienced and qualified staff.

FAQs

View some of the most commonly asked questions by visitors.

Do I need to do a pre-visit?

We recommend this, as it will help you plan your day and your route around the park. Once you have booked your school visit to us, please complete the pre-visit form to receive your ticket.


If you book Monday – Friday, the YWP education team are available to offer further advice and discuss your education sessions.


Please note that if family members wish to join you when you complete your pre-visit, they will need to pre-book a timed entry admission ticket.


There is a map available to download from our main website or you can download it on our App. The YWP App is free through the Apple App Store or via Google Play for android device, simply search for Yorkshire Wildlife Park.


Can we book education sessions in the classrooms?

Yes, you can book the sessions dependant on availability. The content / topic of the sessions may have changed since your last visit, so please check the education session pages for details.

Is there any storage for belongings / lunch bags?

Yorkshire Wildlife Park does not offer storage for students’ belongings. Teachers should plan for bags to be carried by children or school staff or to be left on the coach. Please also make sure that no food or drink is consumed inside the animal walkthrough areas.

Can we pay on the day of our visit?

No, we are unable to accept payment on the day of your visit. All visitors must pre-book and pre-pay for their visits in advance.

Do education groups enter the park with other general visitors?

No, a member of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park education team will meet you upon arrival at the park and will escort your party into the park through a separate school entrance located off Warning Tongue Lane. We will confirm numbers in your party and take a contact number from your trip leader in case of any emergencies.

Is there an indoor / under cover area for lunch?

We have lots of outdoor picnic areas around the park ideal for taking a break at lunchtime. A large undercover picnic area can be found at the Pyramid tent near Into Africa! Extra indoor seating is available by the classrooms in the courtyard using the Safari Shop entrance. This indoor area is available on a first come first served basis and must be cleared and tidied by the group after use.

What is your address?

Pre-booked school visits MUST enter the park via the Warning Tongue Lane entrance only. Please use postcode DN4 6TB.

Can we explore the park as a large group?

Some pathways are narrow, and others have a one-way system in place which are not suitable for large groups. We are asking all visitors to the park to be mindful of others during their visit. Please use your free adult ratios wisely to do this.

Where are the nearest toilets to the education entrance?

Many toilets are available as you first enter the park, which are more suitable for larger school groups. These are located within the Monkey Play House. A member of the team can direct you upon entry.


There is a accessible toilet available in the Safari café toilets in the courtyard with a hoist facility.

What education session topics do you offer?

You can find further information regarding our workshops on the education section of our website at https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/school-trips-educational-visits/

Is there a gift shop?

Yes, we would advise visiting in smaller groups to save any queuing on the day. Schools can also pre-order and pay for goody bags and ice creams.

Do you offer discounted education rates?

Yes, you can find the education rates on the education section on our website.

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Reviews (295)

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6th Mar 2025

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9th Feb 2025

EXcellent trip to tie in with Animals and their Habitats and Science curriculum.

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23rd Jan 2025

The education department are excellent and communicated clearly throughout all the planning of the visit. The workshop was perfect for our learning about the polar regions, it was interactive and the children were engaged throughout. The children were able to see lots of animals on our visit and the polar bears were the highlight at Project Polar. The education team met us at the gates and the day ran smoothly. The children really enjoyed their visit and we have had lots of positive comments from childre, accompanying adults and parents.

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16th Jul 2024

Used as reward trip for attendance.

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16th Jul 2024

Excellent venue for all ages

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16th Jul 2024

Prior to the visit, contact with the park was excellent, whether by phone or e-mails. We were greeted upon arrival by a member of staff and everything was well-organised. We had booked a classification workshop which perfectly matched our Science curriculum (as planned) We had also linked the visit to our English unit, planning and writing a balanced argument about whether animals should be kept at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The children greatly enjoyed their visit and there is a great variety of animals to view. The park is well laid-out with plenty of outdoor picnic areas. We have visited before and will most definitely return in the future.

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26th Jun 2024

It was a great trip and the students enjoyed themselves.

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26th Jun 2024

what a fabulous venue. We were only sorry that we ran out of time to see everything.

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24th Jun 2024

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21st Jun 2024

You really do need a full school day for this trip, if not longer. The children enjoyed being in the outdoors and seeing real animals.

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