Home Educators
If you are a home educator or have found yourself in a position where you are learning from home why not book on to one of our virtual tours? These will take place at set times throughout a week.
You can also book a workshop and receive a reduced rate on a self-guided visit to Edinburgh Zoo or the Highland Wildlife Park.
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Polar Explorers Virtual Tour
Find out about the extreme animals that live at the poles.
Available at both Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park
Suitable for Primary 1 to 7
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Endangered Animals Virtual Tour
This interactive session enables pupils to explore the issues affecting wildlife and habitats through examination of our unique resources.
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo
Suitable for Primary 4 to 7. -
Cycle of Life Virtual Tour
An introduction to reproduction, growth and development. Pupils find out about the changes that take place in animals as they develop sexual maturity.
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh ZooSuitable for Primary 6 to 7.
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Animal Behaviour Virtual Tour
An introduction to primates and other species, their diversity and social structures.
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh ZooSuitable for S1 - S6.
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Biodiversity Virtual Tour
A look into the key concepts of biodiversity including genetic, species and ecosystem diversity. This session also looks at threats to biodiversity and some conservation efforts that are happening today.
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo
Suitable for Secondary 1 to 6
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Evolution & Adaptations Virtual Tour
During this interactive session students will discover more about the process of evolution by looking at natural selection and adaptations, and thinking about the impacts of a changing world on species survival.
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh ZooSuitable for S1 - S6.
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Native Species Workshop
Connect to nature instantly by making your very own native species animal homes and feeders with us!
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo
Suitable for all ages
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Behind The Scenes
With this session, we’ll take you behind the scenes to explore the brilliant work of our keepers and the hidden lives of a few of our most charismatic species!
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo
Suitable for all ages
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Animals Quiz
Help your class develop their team skills and animal knowledge while enjoying a quiz like they’ve never tried before!
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo
Suitable for all ages
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Zoo Q & A
Treat your class to a zoo expert answering a selection of weird and wonderful questions gathered from our time engaging over one million learners!
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo
Suitable for all ages
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Self-guided Visit
Why not bring your group along on a self guided visit?
Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo
Suitable for all ages