A WILDLY INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE!
"Best place we have visited during our holiday. The children have enjoyed this more than London Zoo".
"A wonderful place, lovely to be able to get so close to the animals, with great staff who make you feel special".
- samples of many similar quotes from our visitors book.
A NOTE FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL GROUP SUPERVISORS
- LINK THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM TO YOUR SCHOOL VISIT
- DOWNLOAD THE TEACHER’S PACK (PDF FORMAT) AND OUR FUN EDUCATIONAL WILDLIFE QUIZ TRAIL - free!
Whether you’re arranging an educational visit or a recreational field trip you won’t be disappointed. We pride ourselves in providing an exciting, fun-filled day out, nose-to-nose with nature, a wildlife experience that will appeal to all ages!
The main difference between our Park and other animal attractions is that every child has the opportunity to learn through close interaction with many species of birds and animals. Pupils are encouraged to hand-feed the wild ducks, geese and swans as well as assisting with feeding our penguins, parrots and wallabies.
We have a special Pets Corner, full of furry friends that love to be stroked and for the more daring youngsters there’s a hands-on encounter with reptiles and giant insects in our Tropical House!
Our Keeper Presentations (Wildlife Events) are fun and informative – geared to encourage participation and learning. There are nine Wildlife Events daily (seven days a week)– for full details and times please see our ‘Daily Wildlife Events’ Link.
We have two indoor education and fun centres – the Activity Den for younger pupils to enjoy a playful learning experience, and the Discovery Zone and Education Centre – where pupils of various ages can add to their knowledge and bring nature to life!
Learning is further promoted through attractive, easy-to-read signs situated around the Park - many geared especially for children.
Tara Hayter, our Head Keeper & Education Officer, is actively involved with schools on the Island. During our ‘out of season’ months Tara has become increasingly involved with educational outreach presentations to school groups - these are fun, interactive outings where Tara is accompanied by members of our animal and insect collection!
Alternatively you can now book your school in for a visit to the Park so that your pupils can meet all the animals and Keepers for themselves. This year, in addition to our self-guided option (bookings as usual by phoning 033-6998-5621), we are pleased to be able to offer Guided Tours by one of our experienced Keepers.
The intention is for your school visit to be more educational and perhaps tie in with the National Curriculum or even a school project.
If you are interested in having an Educational School Visit or would like any further information regarding Guided Tours of the Park please reply directly to Tara at admin@seaviewwildlife.com
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Your visit will be an educational experience that will bring every student’s five senses to life! Every school is made to feel welcome with a friendly chat from one of our Animal Keepers before entering the Park – this includes a Health & Safety briefing wherein we outline the key risks and hazards and request that everyone is aware of the nature of the animal encounter experience.
Basic instruction on matters concerning the Health & Safety of all visitors is given during our Keeper presentations (Daily Wildlife Events) at the Park. It is recommended, however, that teachers and accompanying responsible adults make themselves familiar with our Health & Safety guidelines prior to their visit (available under the Health & Safety link on this website).
Park Risk Assessments are available to view at the Park’s Main Entrance Reception or can be emailed/posted prior to your visit, by request – please contact information@seaviewwildlife.com
SPECIAL OFFER FOR SCHOOLS FOR GROUPS OF 20 PUPILS OR MORE
- Up to 8 FREE teachers' places (normal admission £8.95) - Any additional teachers/helpers come in at the rate
of £5.75p.
- Children's admission only £5.75p (normal price £6.95).
- FREE bag of bird food (for the waterfowl) for paying pupils only. (Bird food normally 75p).
Specialist food provided FREE at feeding times)
- FREE Teacher's Pack. Download the Teacher's Pack (including activity sheets to create a children’s
Discovery Pack) and Download the Wildlife Quiz Trail.
- FREE map and programme of events.
SMALL GROUPS OF CHILDREN - TEACHERS / HELPERS COME IN AT THE RATE OF £5.75 EACH
SPECIAL NEEDS
Seaview Wildlife Encounter is fully accessible to the disabled. People with learning disabilities are made especially welcome and will be treated with dignity and understanding. Whenever possible, we will also try to help those with hearing and visual difficulties, for example encouraging them to stroke our furry friends in Pets Corner or maybe even to meet a penguin.
Please mention any special needs your party may have when making your booking.
N.B. Gravel paths with slopes – there is seating the whole way around.
DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT - (Disability Discrimination Act 2005)
- It is our objective to provide an equal welcome to all our visitors.
- We are aware that those in wheelchairs may have a restricted view at our presentations and we make every
effort to prevent this.
- We encourage all our visitors to participate in activities such as “hands-on” feeding and stroking of livestock;
we will assist those in wheelchairs (and those with any other disabilities) to join in with activities wherever
possible.
- Assistance is available for our disabled visitors if required; please speak to any member of staff in this
regard.
- Our disability action plan itemises the ways in which we strive to maintain and improve our high standards
and adhere to the Disability Discrimination Acts of 1995 and 2005.
- Disabled parking bays are provided.
- The whole Park is accessible to wheelchair users.
- There are gentle slopes, no steps.
- Ample seating is provided around the Park.
- Male and female toilets for the disabled are provided.
- Wash hand basins around the park are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.