Home Educator Event
Join us for a luminous week of curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning that brings the wonders of the dark to light.
This home education week, we’re exploring bioluminescence, nocturnal life and moon cycles through interactive talks, crafts, sensory storytelling and family‑friendly activities.
With a mix of guided talks, drop-in activities and quieter sensory sessions across multiple spaces, it’s perfect for home‑educated children and their families.
Dates: Monday 1 December – Friday 5 December 2025
Time: 10.30am – 3pm
Tickets: £8.95 per person, with one free adult for every paying child. Price includes a full day in the zoo (10am – 4pm), as well as access to all the activities!
Book Your Tickets
Activities will take place from Monday 1 – Friday 5 December 2025. Tickets are limited – book early to avoid disappointment.
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Craft stations
10.30am – 12pm / 1pm – 3pm
Get hands-on with crafts and self-guided activities in the atrium of the Science and Learning Centre.
Bioluminescent Talks
11am – 12pm (all ages) / 12.15pm – 1pm (ages 11+)
Join us in the Lecture Theatre for talks that brings the wonders of the dark to light.
We’ll begin with a general talk at 11am which is suitable for all ages, followed by a deeper dive into the topic at 12.15pm, suitable for ages 11+.
Bone Room puzzles
12pm – 3pm
Step into a mini laboratory where science meets mystery. Examine skulls, bones and models while you measure, observe and sketch your way to uncovering what each animal might have looked like in life.
Sensory sessions & storytelling
12pm – 3pm
A calming option for younger children or those who prefer low‑stimulus experiences, join us for drop-in story and sensory sessions in the Exploratorium Room.
Explore the zoo
Put your new skills and knowledge into practice as you journey around the zoo!
All activities are subject to availability.
Where next?
Check out our free educational resources or book your home educator visit.
Save the date!
Our next Home Educator event will take place on:
- Monday 23 February – Friday 27 February 2026: Expedition Marwell