Higher Education
We offer bespoke lectures, teacher training support, and self-guided visits for higher education groups.
Join a tailored higher education session with our team of practising conservation biologists and scientists, or explore the park at your own pace on a self-guided visit, with discounted rates for higher education groups.
You may also be interested in our MRes Wildlife Conservation, a joint one-year postgraduate programme with the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Southampton.
Bring your higher education group on a self-guided park visit
These discounted rates are available exclusively for higher education groups, during Hampshire terms times, Monday – Friday.
In order to qualify for higher education rates, your whole group will need to enter the zoo together.
2025/26 academic year
(Sept 2025 – 31 July 2026)
Exciting opportunities at Marwell Zoo for would-be teachers!
Our experienced education team are delighted to share how they engage with pupils and students of all ages on a day trip to the zoo.
Choose from a 2 to 6-week placement working alongside our team to deliver a range of sessions.
Teacher Training/Enrichment Placements
As well as providing a home to hundreds of animals, Marwell Zoo is also committed to conserving biodiversity and other natural resources. Our conservation educational programmes engage over 40,000 children and young people a year, seeking to connect people with nature.
On our 2 – 6 week placements, you can join us in our 140 acre zoological park to work with visiting school groups in our 15 minute interactive hub sessions for Primary groups or 30 minute workshops for Secondary groups, and learn more about our conservation projects and endangered species breeding programmes.
Our experienced teaching staff are able to provide support and feedback on adapting content across the age ranges and with respect to teaching standards, as required.
Please email education@marwell.org.uk or call us on 01962 777 970 for further information and availability.
Higher Education Lectures
We offer lectures to higher education groups. The pricing will be determined by what is required and a set price will be agreed with the team you liaise with.
For more information please email education@marwell.org.uk with your request and you will be contacted by a member of the team. In your email, please enter the following information:
- Organisation name
- How many students
- Degree title
- Module
- Year of study
- Lecture request
MRes Wildlife Conservation
The MRes Wildlife Conservation is a University of Southampton award, jointly delivered with Marwell Wildlife.