School visits

Registered schools are allowed two free entries to conduct a risk assessment, i.e. one teaching staff per visit, up to twice per school year (September - July).

Please book your risk assessment visit in advance by emailing learning@durrell.org

All school visits must adhere to Jersey’s recommended supervised ratio for school trips. This is as follows:

• 1 adult for every 6 pupils in Reception, Years 1 and 2
• 1 adult for every 12 pupils in Years 3 to 6
• 1 adult for every 16 pupils in Year 7 and above

Download our education terms & conditions here

Adults within the recommended ratio for trips are granted free entry with their Jersey group. Normal admission rates apply to any extra adults over this ratio.

One-to-one support staff are permitted in with the school group, providing they are a trained assistant, an education support team member (EST) or a well-being team member (WBT). If a medical assistant is required, a parent may act as a one-to-one.

One-to-one support staff do not count in the general ratio of the group.

Under 3s receive free entry to the zoo; normal admissions apply for all other ages and accompanying adults.

Normal group admissions apply to non-Jersey registered schools and all other clubs and home schools.

Groups can receive taught sessions from our Taught Sessions Menu at the group teaching rate of £330 per day/£165 per half day.

Bookings by non-Jersey schools must be made and paid at least two months in advance.

Non Jersey-registered schools can make an enquiry about visiting here.

Yes, you can bring school lunches with you to the zoo and there are plenty of seating areas for your school group to use.

We may also be able to offer space to store lunches whilst your group is at the zoo. Please email learning@durrell.org before your visit to arrange this.