Home Education

Join us for an educational adventure tailored for Home Education groups at Marwell Zoo!

Explore the park’s wonders at your own pace with a self-guided visit or join us for one of our Home Educator Events.

Enhance your visit with our free resources, including trails, activity packs and other exciting tasks. Plus download our free Marwell Zoo app for additional animal facts and fun trails.

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the skull of Kwame the giraffe sits on a bench at Surrey University

Home Educator Events

Home Educators are invited to join us for immersive hands-on activities during our special home education weeks.

A magnifying glass and photos of minibeasts in an education classroom at Marwell Zoo

Free resources

Browse our free resources, including trails and activity packs.

Home Educator self-guided visit prices

The following education rates apply to home educators, during Hampshire terms times, Monday – Friday. They are also available to Ofsted registered child minders. Tickets can be bought online only, up to 2pm on the day you wish to visit.

Home Educator Park Entry Prices

Home Education Park Entry
2025/26 Academic year Zoo Entry Price per Person
Home Education Child (3-16) £8.95
Home Education Under 3 FREE
Home Education Adult (17+) £8.95
Home Education Carer FREE

Home Education ticket terms and conditions

  • In order to qualify for home educator rates, you must pre-book your tickets online.
  • Please remember tickets bought are non-refundable and non-transferable to any other date.
  • We are unable to offer a refund for anyone in your party who doesn’t turn up on the day.
  • In order to qualify for home educator rates, your whole group must enter the zoo together.
  • We admit one FREE carer per special needs, home educated child (aged 3 and over). You must provide proof of accessibility needs at the Admissions Gate. Without proof you will be required to pay the adult entry rate.
  • Children aged 2 and under are FREE.
  • Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Tickets are for general zoo entry and are not valid for selected special events such as Glow Marwell.
  • Dogs and pets are not permitted in the zoo (except fully trained assistance dogs) and are not to be left in your car