Home education Programme & Membership
HOME EDUCATION PACKAGE 2025
Why join the Call of the Wild Zoo Home Education Programme?
Join the Call of the Wild Zoo's Home Education Programme for a dynamic and enriching learning experience that combines both classroom-based lessons and outdoor activities. Our carefully designed curriculum offers a blend of classroom learning, hands-on, nature-focused education, interactive worksheets, and physical activities that bring subjects like biology, ecology, and conservation to life. Students will have the unique opportunity to engage with wildlife up close, participate in educational workshops, and explore the zoo through guided outdoor sessions. Led by expert educators, this programme provides a well-rounded, engaging learning environment that nurtures both academic growth and a deeper connection to the natural world.
Membership Pricing
Families with up to 3 children: £135 per year
Families with up to 6 children: £150 per year
Session Schedule and Topics for 2025
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Age 5-10 |
Age 11-16 |
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Tuesday |
10:00am-11:30am
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Wednesday |
10:00am-11:30am And 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
12:00pm – 1:30pm |
Below are the session topics you can expect each month for both age groups:
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Month |
Topic |
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5-10 |
11-16 |
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JAN |
African Animals |
Africa |
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FEB |
Bugs and Beasties |
Invertebrates |
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MAR |
Deadly and Dangerous |
Poison vs Venom |
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APR |
Drawing Animals |
Animal Art |
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MAY |
Creating animal homes |
Enclosure design |
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JUN |
Working at the zoo |
Animal Careers |
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JUL |
Animal Senses |
Animal Senses |
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AUG |
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SEP |
Rainforests |
Climate Change |
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OCT |
Lifecycles |
Ecosystems |
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NOV |
Protecting Animals |
Conservation |
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DEC |
Christmas Animals and Crafts |
Christmas Animals and Christmas Quiz |
Below are the dates of sessions for 2025. PLEASE NOTE the different dates i.e. not all sessions are the first week of the month due to school/bank holidays.
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Monday - Home Ed Camp (Practical session in the Spring and Summer months) |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
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Jan |
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7th |
8th |
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Feb |
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4th |
5th |
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Mar |
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4th |
5th |
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Apr |
22nd |
23rd |
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May |
12th |
13th |
14th |
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Jun |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
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July |
7th |
8th |
9th |
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Aug |
None |
None |
None |
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Sep |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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Oct |
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7th |
8th |
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Nov |
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4th |
5th |
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Dec |
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2nd |
3rd |
HomeEd Camp Days will run from May to September, with hands-on, practical activities tailored to complement the monthly session topics.
If you would like to find out more about our home education programme, please email info@callofthewildzoo.co.uk or use the form below:
