Group Bookings
General Admission
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Suitable for all ages.
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General admission into the Zoo.
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Takes place on any day during the year.
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Minimum group size of 15 children/residents.
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No maximum group size.
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Arrival anytime from 10am.
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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.
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One FREE adult/carer for every 5th child/resident.
Learning Experience
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Suitable for ages 4 - 16 years.
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General admission into the Zoo.
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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).
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Takes place on Monday - Friday during Kirklees term time only.
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Minimum group size of 15 children per lesson.
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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.
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4 lesson time slots available per day: 10.15am - 11am / 11.15am - 12pm / 12.15pm - 1pm / 1.15pm - 2pm.
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Arrival anytime from 10am.
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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.
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One FREE teacher for every 5th child.
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Careers Workshop
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Suitable for students interested in a career working with animals.
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General admission into the Zoo.
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15 minute presentation followed by a self-led tour of the Zoo.
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Minimum group size of 15 students.
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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.
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4 lesson time slots available per day: 10.15am - 11am / 11.15am - 12pm / 12.15pm - 1pm / 1.15pm - 2pm.
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Arrival anytime from 10am.
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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.
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One FREE teacher for every 5th student.
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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.
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.
Zoo – 01924 235276 / office@ponderosa-centre.co.uk
Lakeside Restaurant – 01924 404604 / lakeside@ponderosa-lakeside.co.uk
Day Care – 01924 404154
Ponderosa Zoo, Off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN
Opening Hours 10am – 4pm on weekdays and 10am – 5pm on weekends.
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