The Big Cat Sanctuary offers workshops, tours and outreach sessions from our team of educators to suit students of all ages and abilities. Each educational visit is tailored to complement topics outlined in the National Curriculum and many include interactive activities. Access to replica big cat artefacts and seized HMRC items enhance visits and we aim for everyone to leave excited and enthused about big cats and their conservation. We welcome visitors from all school year groups, higher education institutions, as well as mixed age groups from voluntary and charitable organisations e.g. Beavers, Cubs and Brownies. Below are the options available to educational groups.
Please contact us directly to discuss booking an educational visit. Workshops are only offered Tuesday —Friday and are based on a first come, first served basis. Call us on 01233 439150 or email [email protected].
Visit the Big Cat Sanctuary to enjoy a tour of our wonderful cats led by a member of our education team. See our cats up close and learn about their species, habitats and threats in the wild.
An exciting opportunity to learn all about our resident cats and the big cat world. Choose a topic and participate in an interactive and fun Big Cat Workshop with one of our educators, enhanced with big cat artefacts. A guided tour of our magnificent cats completes a perfect visit.
Aimed at students 16 years old and above studying A-Levels, diplomas or degrees. Higher Education sessions include a presentation from one of our educators based on a topic of your choosing and a guided tour of the sanctuary to meet our beautiful big cats.
*NEW*
Due to an increased demand in virtual talks we are pleased to introduce our brand new virtual education workshops! These workshops will be tailored around a topic of your choice and can even include a virtual trip to meet one of your favourite cats. Click below to find out more!
Invite The Big Cat Sanctuary to your classroom with our off-site school visits.
One of our expert educators will bring a little piece of the sanctuary to you! Each visit is based on a topic of your choosing, enhanced with interactive activities, big cat artefacts and seized HMRC items.
Our quiet and secluded sanctuary is perfect for any students with special educational needs and our site is fully accessible for disabled visitors. We offer shorter workshops which are extremely interactive encouraging students to learn through multi- sensory methods.
Our education team has put together a range of free downloadable learning resources to help you make the most of your visit to The Big Cat Sanctuary!
