EVEN A SMALL DONATION CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF OUR ANIMALS HERE AT THE ZOO AND ACROSS THE WORLD

As a not for profit organisation, we rely on your generous support to continue our vital science and conservation work to ensure animals survive and thrive.

Please join us in our mission to prevent extinction and protecting endangered wildlife and habitats both here in the UK and around the world.

Help us prevent extinction by adding a donation of 10% .

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MAKE YOUR DONATION EVEN BIGGER WITH NO EXTRA COST TO YOU

We can claim Gift Aid on your booking, which means the government will give us an extra 25p on top of every £1 you spend.

It won’t cost you anything but will mean the world to us. All you need to do is tick the box.

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Junior Conservationists Skills Course: Conservation Presenter

Join our Conservation Education and Engagement Team to learn about how we share science and conservation stories with our visitors. From animal talks, zoo signage and TV & radio interviews to social media content, we’ll be sharing our tips and tricks to help you develop your skills.

For those who feel ready, you’ll even have the opportunity to present one of our animal talks in the zoo in front of our visitors on your final week!

Cost: £36 per person

Course duration and dates: 3 weeks course (Saturday 30 September, 7 October and 14 October).

Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm

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Total Cost: £0.00

A few terms and conditions:

  • Once the booking has been made, it cannot be rescheduled and is non-refundable.
  • We will keep a record of your details to contact you in the case of an emergency.
  • You must complete the health and emergencies form for your child(ren). The link to the form will be included in your confirmation email. Failure to do so within the time limit provided may result in removal from the programme.
  • This activity is for children in secondary school years 7-9 only and we take a maximum of 20 children per session.
  • While attending the sessions, children will be supervised by at least two Conservation Education staff, who are all DBS checked.
  • Places are booked on a first come, first served basis. Please do not assume their place is booked until you have received a booking confirmation.
  • Chester Zoo reserves the right to ask any participant to leave the zoo should they behave in an inappropriate or unsafe manner.
  • Chester Zoo reserves the right to alter or cancel the club if absolutely necessary. If this happens we will give as much notice as possible, however this cannot always be guaranteed.
  • All activities will be taking place within zoo grounds (inc the nature reserve).
  • Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate those with a disability or learning difficulty, due to practicality, and health and safety, this cannot always be achieved. Please contact Chester Zoo for advice before purchasing.
  • Chester Zoo reserves the right to cancel your placement if you drop off or collect the children more than 10 minutes after the allocated time.

Important!

Our Junior Conservationists sessions are designed for children in secondary school years 7-9. Please ensure your child is in the correct school year before booking this event.

After booking you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to submit further information through our online details form. You must complete this form before the event. Please include emergency contact details and any adjustments that your child may need to enable them to take part, if you would like to discuss your child’s needs further please contact juniormembers@chesterzoo.org.

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