Session Prices & Booking Information

From self-guided park visits to taught sessions and conferences, Marwell offers a huge range of options for education groups.

We are not currently taking online bookings for Workshops or Conferences. Please check back soon.

The education rates below apply to EYFS and KS 1 – 5 groups (up to A Level equivalent) in formal education.

We offer self-guided visits from September – July each year, and offer taught sessions on most term-time weekdays.

Home Educator?

We offer a special rate for home educators, and also run special home education events. Please visit our Home Education page for booking information.

Higher Education Group?

We offer a special rate for higher education groups. Please visit our Higher Education page for booking information.

Pupils can come back for FREE!

All pupils who visit Marwell Zoo on an education trip will receive a voucher for a free return visit, allowing them to come back again for free (with a full-paying accompanying adult). Perfect for if they’d like to come back and visit the zoo with their family. Terms apply.

Self-Guided Park Entry Prices

School Group Park Entry
(EYFS and KS1 – 5 school groups in formal education) 
Academic year Zoo Entry Price per Pupil  
2025/26 academic year
Sept 2025 – 31 July 2026		 £8.95 per pupil
one free adult per 3 pupils

Guided Session Prices

Add one of our expert-led education programmes to your visit.

Guided sessions must be booked at least two weeks in advance.

Guided Sessions
(cost is in addition to park entry)		  
Taught Session Price  
Expeditions

Suitable for Pre-School – Year 6

 

 £60 per Expedition (max 35 pupils)

 

INTRODUCTORY OFFER + £100 £50 per Side Quest Animal Add-on (max 35 pupils)

  
Workshops

Suitable for Years 7 – 9

 £60 per workshop
(max 90 students)
A-level Conferences

For Further Education students

 £10 per pupil
(max 90 students)

Staff and Helpers for Education Visits

Our free adult ratios are set low to allow groups to bring sufficient support, without adding additional costs to your trip. We do not stipulate this is how many we require you to bring, as long as you keep in with your school’s trip policy on ratios and allow appropriate supervision of your group at all times.

  • One free adult with every three students (for pupils who are 3+).
  • Free carers/helpers for all students with special educational needs (for pupils who are 3+).
  • Additional adults: These are charged at the same entry rate as the pupils.
  • Eligible for schools, colleges, pre-schools and nurseries.

Payment & Invoicing

You can book by card or by invoice.

If you’d like to pay by invoice, you’ll need to have an account set up with us. Please contact us on education@marwell.org.uk to arrange this.

When you pay by invoice, your booking will be invoiced after your visit. There is a £5 + VAT admin fee for this.

If your school uses purchase order numbers, then we require this at the time of booking. Your admin/finance department will know how to do this.

Marwell Wildlife Vendor Number: 000 111 42 93

Booking Policy & Cancellations

  • All bookings for education sessions help us plan and make the most of our resources, and every penny supports Marwell’s vital conservation work.
  • If a school cancels less than two weeks before their visit, the education taught session will still be charged (though admission will not).
  • If a school group does not attend a pre-booked education session, whether they are in the zoo or not, the session will still be invoiced.
  • Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for no-shows or individual pupils absent on the day.
  • Please note that pupil memberships cannot be used to offset the cost of school education visits.
  • Education booking terms and conditions apply.

Questions?

Check our FAQs or get in touch on education@marwell.org.uk.

See the FAQs