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I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in this tax year, it is my responsibility to pay any difference.

QGIS for Conservationists

This two day course has been developed by Chester Zoo and RECORD (Local Environmental Records Centre) - specialists to introduce you to using free QGIS software in the context of conservation work.

Designed for complete beginners to using GIS software and will include hands on practice with the software and a chance to test out your skills with data collected in the field.

Date: Thursday 16 October - Friday 17 October 2025

Time: All day

Cost: £250 for non-members, or £200 for BIAZA, ABWAK, Charities and registered students.

Location: Chester Zoo

Limited spaces available.

Please note: You will need to have basic IT skills linked to opening, downloading, saving and locating files to attend this course. This course includes significant computer usage, and therefore you will need to have a laptop with QGIS pre-installed.

QGIS is free to download and you will be sent instructions on how to do this ahead of the session.

Please contact us if having a laptop to use is a barrier to attending.

For any queries about the course please contact academy@chesterzoo.org

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Terms and conditions:

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 us for advice before booking.
We will be out on the zoo estate and therefore please be ready for a variety of weather conditions.
Places are booked online on a first come, first served basis. Please do not assume a place is booked until you have received a booking confirmation.
Chester Zoo reserves the right to alter or cancel the sessions if absolutely necessary. If this happens we will give as much notice as possible, however this cannot always be guaranteed.
Once the booking has been made, it cannot be rescheduled.
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MEET EXPERIENCES

Each person taking part in an Experience must complete a Risk Acknowledgement and Disclaimer form to confirm their booking which will be included in your email confirmation. Please complete this form when completing your online booking. Should the person participating in the experience have any Visual/Hearing/Mobility Impairment or have any Learning Difficulties/Disabilities please call us on 01244 380280.

DINE EXPERIENCES

If you have any special dietary requirements or allegeries please ensure you complete the form that will be included in your confirmation email. Please complete this form when completing your online booking. For any further information please call us on 01244 380280.