Home Education Programme

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Africa Alive’s brand new Home Education Programme is designed to inspire a lifelong love of animals and nature, while giving home-educating families the opportunity to connect, learn and explore science and wildlife through hands-on Discovery Sessions.

These sessions are led by experienced educators and give students the chance to discover the natural world and cover key concepts in primary and secondary science.

The programme also includes educational resources for use both in the zoo and at home, along with an annual pass providing unlimited access to the zoo for a whole year.

What's included

Designed for home-educating families, this package combines engaging zoo-based learning with year-round visits, interactive resources and expert-led sessions covering science, geography, conservation and wildlife.

1 x Adult Annual Pass

1 x Child Annual Pass

10 x Educational Sessions

1 x Learning Resource Pack

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Education at Banham Zoo

Explore the educational opportunities

Banham Zoo

Norfolk

, where learning comes to life! Our educational programmes are designed to inspire visitors of all ages through immersive animal encounters, interactive workshops, and expert-led talks.

Whether you're a school group, home educator, or a lifelong learner, there’s something for everyone at Banham Zoo.

Learn about animal conservation

, wildlife habitats, and the role of zoos in preserving species. Join us for an

unforgettable educational experience

that’s both fun and informative for all ages.

More info

Session
Information

Sessions take place at Africa Alive on the first Thursday of every month. Please note: No sessions will run in August or January.

Sessions
topics

Sessions are suitable for children aged 5–15 years, with a younger-level session taking place in the morning and a higher-level session in the afternoon. Parents and carers can choose the session best suited to their child or speak with the Education Team for guidance.

All sessions explore biodiversity, classification, conservation, scientific vocabulary and practical skills, while each session also focuses in greater depth on a different science or geography topic.

Flexible
Family Options

Additional children can be added at half price.

Adult Pass
Information

The adult annual pass is flexible and can be used by the accompanying parent/carer of the named child on the day of visit.

Existing
Pass Holders

Existing Annual Pass holders can attend sessions for £10 per session. Sessions must be booked in advance through Guest Services at: home.education@zsea.org

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september 2026