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Hertfordshire Zoo Home Educator Days 2026
Designated days for home-educated young people to explore the zoo at a discounted education rate. Membership holders attend free but must still book. Each day has a set theme with activity cards and drop-in educator sessions.

Your Details

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Your Visit Details

Hertfordshire Zoo will be hosting hosting three designated Home Educator Days, offering children educated at home the chance to explore Hertfordshire Zoo at a discounted education rate. Hertfordshire Zoo membership holders can attend for free but still must book. Each day will have a set theme and attendees will receive an activity card themed around the day’s focus. Children will also have the opportunity to join a drop-in session with one of educators, enjoying self-guided exploration of fascinating biofacts and 3D-printed skulls connected to the day’s theme.

Date and Topic*

Sessions run on a first-come, first-served basis. No pre-booking of time slots required.

Attendee Information

To help us accommodate all young people during our Home Educator Days, please include the total number of attendees below, including accompanying adults.

Children Under 2

Free

Children Aged 2+

£10.90

Accompanying Adults

£15.00

Hertfordshire Zoo members attend free. Please include all members in their designated attendee fields below.

Under 2's

2-4 years

5-6 years

7-10 years

11-14 years

Adults

Hertfordshire Zoo Members

Zoo members attend free of charge. Please enter member quantities only in the fields below and do not include them in the paid attendee totals above, as member entries are calculated separately.

Zoo Child Members Enter only child attendees with a valid zoo membership.

Zoo Adult Members Enter only adult attendees with a valid zoo membership.

Parking & Transport

Parking at Hertfordshire Zoo is free of charge. Please provide your expected transport breakdown so we can plan visitor capacity and on-site parking effectively.

Enter the number of vehicles you expect to bring. This helps us manage space and visitor flow.

Coaches Large transport vehicles

Minibuses Medium group transport

Cars Standard vehicles

Educational Drop-In Sessions

Base Camp, our onsite learning space, will be open from 11:00 until 14:00. During this time, attendees are welcome to drop in for a self-guided exploration of fascinating biofacts, hands-on activities, and 3D-printed skulls connected to the day’s theme. A Zoo Educator will be available throughout the session to answer questions and provide additional insight into the day’s topic.

Learners with Additional Needs

Hertfordshire Zoo is an inclusive zoo for all. In order for our educators to provide the best learning experience possible for your children, please let us know if your children have additional requirements that would support their learning throughout the drop-in session.

Additional Requirements

Important Information

Each session has a maximum of 30 people (children + adults).
Base Camp (onsite learning space) is open 11:00-14:00 for drop-in activities.
Parents/carers must remain with children at all times.
No food or drink in Base Camp.
Sessions are first-come, first-served. If full, you may still enjoy the park.
Access to Tumble Jungle and Boulders Beach is not included on Home Educator Days.
Payment is required on arrival. We are a cashless site (no American Express).

Agreement & Confirmation

I agree to Hertfordshire Zoo's Privacy Policy*

I have read Hertfordshire Zoo's Terms and Conditions for Group Bookings*

Completed forms are emailed to groupbookings@hertfordshirezoo.com. A team member will confirm your booking. Risk assessments: click here.