Group Bookings
To book either General Admission, the Ponderosa Learning Experience or the Careers Workshop, please call us on 01924 235276 as bookings can only be made over the phone.
Group Bookings
General Admission
Child £6 / Disabled Child £4.50 / Disabled Adult £5 / Extra Adult or Carer £5
Suitable for all ages
General admission into the Zoo
Takes place on any day during the year
Minimum group size of 15 children/residents
No maximum group size
Arrival anytime from 10am
A private lunch room can be hired for an additional £50 for the day. Holds a maximum of 30 children/residents. Larger groups will have to have a split lunch.
One FREE adult/carer for every 5th child/resident
2 weeks' notice is required to book in for a general admission visit.
Learning Experience
Child £9.50 / Disabled Child £9.50 / Extra Adult or Carer £5
Suitable for ages 4 - 16 years
General admission into the Zoo
10 minute taught curriculum-based lesson delivered by an Animal Keeper in our education room followed by a 35 minute tour (please note, we no longer undertake animal handling)
Takes place on Monday - Friday during Kirklees term time only
Minimum group size of 15 children per lesson
Maximum lesson size of 30 children. Groups larger than 30 children will be split across 2 or more lesson time slots. Maximum of 120 students per day.
4 lesson time slots available per day:
10.15am - 11am
11.15am - 12pm
12.15pm - 1pm
01.15pm - 2pm
Arrival anytime from 10am
A private lunch room can be hired for an additional £50 for the day. Holds a maximum of 30 children. Larger groups will have to have a split lunch.
One FREE teacher for every 5th child
2 weeks' notice is required to book in for a learning experience visit.
Careers Workshop
Student £5 / Extra Teacher £5
Suitable for students interested in a career working with animals
General admission into the Zoo
15 minute presentation followed by a self-led tour of the Zoo
Minimum group size of 15 students
Maximum lesson size of 30 students. Groups larger than 30 students will be split across 2 or more lesson time slots. Maximum of 120 students per day.
4 lesson time slots available per day:
10.15am - 11am
11.15am - 12pm
12.15pm - 1pm
01.15pm - 2pm
Arrival anytime from 10am
A private lunch room can be hired for an additional £50 for the day. Holds a maximum of 30 students. Larger groups will have to have a split lunch.
One FREE teacher for every 5th student
2 weeks' notice is required to book in for a careers workshop visit.
Safety Guidelines for Schools and Groups
As we endeavour to make sure that all visitors enjoy their day, it is just as important to ensure that all our visitors are safe during their visit. We will email you our Risk Assessment upon booking for specific details of your trip. Please note that this is an example and the risks must also be assessed by you and your team.
Founded in 1991, Ponderosa Zoo, is home to over 100 animals and remains committed to accessibility, education, conservation, and inspiring visitors of all ages through engaging zoo-led experiences.
Get In Touch
Zoo
Phone: 01924 235276
Email: office@ponderosa-centre.co.uk
Lakeside Restaurant
Phone: 01924 404604
Email: lakeside@ponderosa-lakeside.co.uk
Day Care
Phone: 01924 404154
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