ASN groups
Explore our sessions for Additional Support Needs (ASN) groups. Note: When visiting Edinburgh Zoo or the Highland Wildlife Park, booking learners onto one of the below onsite sessions comes with admission to the site included.
Onsite ASN Lessons:
- Animal Handling (EZ Only)
- Multisensory Tour
Full details on costs are available here for visits to Edinburgh Zoo or visits to the Highland Wildlife Park. Find more details on our sessions below:
Animal handling
Get up close to some of our amazing animal ambassadors! Explore some of the sights, smells, textures and sounds of the animal kingdom. A safe, facilitated, session that enables those facing barriers to connect with nature. Please contact education@rzss.org.uk to discuss the needs of your group.
Age suitability: All
Availability: Edinburgh Zoo
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Maximum class size: Group dependent
Curriculum links:
Complex Care Milestones and learner need appropriate BGE links across the curriculum. Please contact us for further details.
Learning for sustainability goals:
3. Good Health and Wellbeing
4. Quality Education
10. Reduced Inequalities
14. Life below water
15. Life on Land
Multisensory tour
A multisensory experience for learners who benefit from a hands-on exploration of life and animals at Edinburgh Zoo or Highland Wildlife Park. Primarily aimed at those with complex care requirements and carefully aligned to Complex Care Milestones.
Age suitability: All
Availability: Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park
Duration of lesson: 50 minutes
Maximum class size: Group dependent
Curriculum links:
Complex Care Milestones and learner need appropriate BGE links across the curriculum. Please contact us for further details.
Learning for sustainability goals:
3. Good Health and Wellbeing
4. Quality Education
10. Reduced Inequalities
14. Life below water
15. Life on Land
