Watatunga Education

At Watatunga, we offer an exceptional educational experience designed to inspire and engage young minds. We can accommodate up to 60 children per day, splitting them into two groups for alternating sessions. Each group enjoys a captivating 1.5-hour tour of our breathtaking reserve, followed by an enriching 1.5-hour educational session. These sessions can include an interactive presentation with a Q&A segment, hands-on interaction with animal pelts and antlers in our stretch tent, a “mini wild things” session tailored for children aged 7 and under, and/or creative activities like colouring and making bird fat ball feeders.

Our presentations can be unique tailored to each audience to align perfectly with your curriculum needs, covering topics such as ecology (bugs and beasties), evolution, habitats, and adaptations. We are committed to working closely with schools to craft the ideal agenda for your visit.

Pricing Structure:

Pre-school: £7-£9 (less than 30 higher rate)
Primary: £10-£12 (less than 30 higher rate)
Secondary: £14-£16 depending on group size (less than 30 higher rate)
Higher Education: £17-£19 depending on group size (less than 30 higher rate)
Additional Guest/Staff Rate: £17 (price of a trailer tour)

Teacher-Student Ratios for Additional Charges:

Higher Education: 1:20
Secondary Education: 1:10
Primary Education: 1:8
Pre-School: 1:5

Please be advised that we do not offer concessionary rates for our educational visits, as these packages are already highly discounted.

Embark on a unique educational adventure at Watatunga, where learning comes to life amid stunning natural surroundings and fascinating wildlife. Let us help you create unforgettable experiences that will leave a lasting impact on your students.

To begin your unforgettable educational adventure at Watatunga, simply complete the form. Our team will assist you in planning a truly enriching visit, offering students a unique opportunity to engage with nature and wildlife conservation.

Student Placement Opportunities:
We also offer student placement opportunities. These are incredibly competitive and book up well in advance, so please be sure to plan ahead. We only take placement students that are over the age of 18, who are studying an animal or veterinary related course. Our placement students will get to experience both helping with the tour team and helping out on animal rounds. If you are interested in booking a student placement with us please email operations@watatunga.co.uk and include the following information: length of placement, type of course & availability.

Research Opportunities:
We love to support students with research projects here. If you are interested in studying any of the animals at Watatunga then please do send us an email on operations@watatunga.co.uk and we will see how we can help. We have plenty of areas that we would like to learn more about within our reserve at Watatunga such as: the seasonal use of the reserve in different species, inter-specific behaviour, nutrition, heat emission in different species throughout the different seasons of the year etc. We have tracking collars, multiple camera traps & thermal imaging cameras that can be utilised for research projects. We hope to put out a list of prospective projects for students later on this year.

Education Enquiry Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any height restrictions when visiting on a coach?

We have a wooden structure at our entrance. The maximum vehicle height is 12’6″ or 3.8m.

What are the parking facilities like?

Our spacious car park can accommodate multiple vehicles, including coaches, with an overflow area located near the entrance to the site.

Is there a designated space to have lunch?

Our stretch tent can accommodate groups of up to 60 people. Seating is limited, but picnic benches are available. Tea and coffee are available for purchase in our reception building.