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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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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By selecting ‘yes’ you agree to the following statement: 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 that tax year it is my responsibility to pay any difference. Gift Aid can only be claimed on donations for you and members of your family that visit Chester Zoo.

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Young Conservationist Holiday Course

Our summer course is a 3-day summer programme for young people in secondary school years 7-9. Combining classroom learning, hands-on activities, access into the zoo and time with our zoo experts. This is a great opportunity to discover more about the world of conservation.

Available dates, choose from:
Tuesday 6 August – Thursday 8 August 2024 (8.30am – 4.30pm)
Tuesday 20 August – Thursday 22 August 2024 (8.30am - 4.30pm)

Cost: £120 per person

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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 school years 7-9
  • While attending the sessions, children will be supervised by at least two Conservation Education staff.
  • 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 necessary. If this happens, we will give as much notice as possible, however this cannot always be guaranteed. We cannot cover travel, accommodation or any other associated costs if the scheduled date is cancelled.
  • 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.
  • 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 Young Conservationist Holiday Courses are designed for children in secondary school years 7-9. Please ensure your child is in the correct school year before booking this event. Please include emergency contact details during booking 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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