For pupils in years 7, 8 and 9
🏝️Ecosystems
In this workshop, learners will look into the relationships within ecosystems, gaining an understanding of how species populations are intrinsically linked together. This will lead onto a discussion on how various biotic and abiotic factors are impacting and changing ecosystems, including the impact of human populations.
This session lasts approximately 50 minutes and takes place in the Discovery Centre.
Cost: £80 for one Ecosystems session for up to 30 students.
🧬Genetics & Evolution
This workshop will look into individual variation, natural selection, the theory of evolution and inheritance – helping learners understand how and why animals evolve, and why biodiversity and variation is vital for healthy populations and ecosystems.
This session lasts approximately 50 minutes and does involve some outdoor/touring elements (weather permitting).
Cost: £80 for one Genetics & Evolution session for up to 30 students.
🐒Enrichment Workshop
In this session, learners will explore why enrichment is an important part of keeping our animals happy and healthy here at the zoo. Participants will then be given the opportunity to develop their own piece of enrichment for an animal here at the zoo.
This session lasts approximately 50 minutes and takes place in the Discovery Centre.
Cost: £80 for one Enrichment session for up to 30 students.
💼Careers in Conservation
How do you get a job working with lions, giraffes and chimpanzees? Learn about the wide range of careers available here at Dudley Zoo & Castle, and in zoos around the world, and how those roles are working towards the conservation of species and ecosystems across the globe.
This session lasts approximately 50 minutes and does involve some outdoor/touring elements (weather permitting).
Cost: £80 for one Careers in Conservation session for up to 30 students.
🏰History of Dudley Castle
Go back in time to an 11th century Dudley Castle and learn about key events of the time, including life within a castle. In this workshop you will be introduced to the extensive history of Dudley Castle, covering a range of topics including castle defence, the Norman Conquest and the Civil war.
This session lasts approximately 50 minutes and does involve some outdoor/touring elements (weather permitting).
Cost: £80 for one History of Dudley Castle session for up to 30 students.
🚶Zoo Tour
Learners will be led on a pre-planned tour around the zoo, stopping at various enclosures and learning facts about our animals here at the zoo. This tour can be tailored to your individual needs, so we encourage you to speak to our team and we will try to accommodate where possible.
This session lasts approximately 50 minutes and takes place outdoors.
Cost: £80 for one guided Zoo Tour for up to 30 students.
🏛️Tectons & The Modern Zoo
Starting in our Tecton Safari Gift Shop, this tour will give learners a chance to discover the world’s largest collection of Tectons. Learn why they were built here at Dudley Zoo and how zoo enclosure design has changed since they were first built in 1937. The tour will then carry on around our listed Tecton structures here at the zoo.
This session lasts approximately 50 minutes and does involve some outdoor/touring elements (weather permitting).
Cost: £80 for one Tectons & The Modern Zoo session for up to 30 students.
ℹ️ Workshops are subject to availability. For further information or to book a visit please call 01384 215313 or email reception@dudleyzoo.org.uk
You will receive one free adult with every 7 paying students; any additional teachers/staff are charged at £10.00 each. (SEN groups receive a free carer admission per student). These rates are based upon groups of 10+ students and 10 is the minimum number of students required to run an educational session.
The above quoted costs are for one session or guided zoo tour for up to 30 students. This cost will be in addition to the admission ticket price (£9.00) that each student will pay.
We can accommodate a maximum of 30 students per workshop and for the indoor lunch sittings we can provide if requested (as these rooms can accommodate up to 30 students at a time).
Here at Dudley Zoo & Castle we aim to educate children of all ages about the natural world, conservation and history through the use of natural artefacts including skins, skulls and scales. We therefore no longer include animals in our classroom sessions. This is to help ensure that both our learners and our animal’s needs are met. Dudley Zoo & Castle is home to over 150 species which you and your students will have the opportunity to see if you book a session including a touring element or whilst exploring our 40 acre site during your visit.
All workshop session plans are embedded with Science and Geography National Curriculum links, as well as core skills within Maths, English and Working Scientifically. Click here for further information.
Information and pricing structure updated July 2026 for 2026/2027 Academic Year
