Home Educator Day

Dartmoor Zoo
Sparkwell
Plymouth
Devon
PL7 5DG

Tel: 01752 837645

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Home Educator Day

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Season (26 Apr 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday10:00 - 16:00

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Climate Conundrum – Home Educator Day!

We're thrilled to announce a new date, with an important theme to match! Thursday 26th March 2026

Are you ready to learn more about climate change, its impact on the world and the wildlife that call it home? This day is dedicated to learning more about the impact of climate change through our workshop, drop-in activities, talks and challenges.

There are 5, 30 minute Climate Change Challenge workshops available. The world needs your help, but have you got what it takes to complete our climate change challenge?

This fun, interactive session will help you learn more about climate change, environmental issues and sustainability while challenging your knowledge and putting your team working skills to the test solving a series of escape-room style puzzles.

These workshops are free and can be added to your basket at checkout (spaces are limited so we recommend booking in advance)!

They will be held in our Pod at: 11:00 - 11.30 (Younger primary) 11.45 – 12.15 (Older primary) 13:00 – 13.30 (Secondary) 13.45 – 14.15 (Older primary) 14.30 – 15:00 (Secondary) Please note, each workshop is the same but tailored to the age group, so please pick the workshop you feel is most appropriate for your entire group.

Our Home Educator Days are designed to welcome home educated children and their families to come and explore the zoo for just £16 (one adult and one child - including one day admission).

With a different theme running each session. The days are designed to offer flexibility and freedom with talks and activities running across the site, or why not book onto one of our educator-led workshops to take an interactive dive into the topic. Terms and conditions  We are not able to accept annual passes for educational visits.

Our home educator days fall under this. Entry is heavily discounted and includes access to workshops and a bespoke programme of activities exclusively for home educating families visiting on the day.

One £16 entry rate is available per booking. Any additional members of the group will need to be booked on the accompanying adult and children rates. This includes one day admission and is not inclusive of our annual pass.

Pre-booking is essential for the event to get the special £16 rate. This special discounted price is only available on Home Educator days and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Please meet outside the restaurant 5 minutes before the start of your workshop time. Children must be accompanied by an adult when attending the workshop. The behaviour of children is the responsibility of the accompanying adults.

There will be points throughout the workshop when it will be possible to leave the room if necessary. Strict start times apply and no entry will be permitted for late arrival to the workshops

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