The Bedford Estates, LondonSEND Friendly Workshops
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Looking for engaging and inclusive SEND school trips in the UK? SENse the Safari is a purpose-built SEND classroom located at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire, offering a unique educational experience designed to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
As the first dedicated SEND learning environment within a UK zoological setting, it combines immersive wildlife experiences with accessible education, creating one of the most innovative inclusive school trips available today.
Open to schools, specialist learning groups, charities, home educators and private bookings, SENse the Safari provides a welcoming space where every learner can connect with nature, explore new experiences, and thrive.
What's included
This workshop bookings includes admission to the Safari Park for the day PLUS a choice of 60 minute workshop sessions, designed for children with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities).
Arrive at the Park any time after it opens and go on a self-guided adventure through the Road Safari and Foot Safari.
Then join one of the Education rangers in 'SENse the Safari' the brand new SEND Classroom, for your chosen educational activity (listed below for each date).
You can then spend the rest of your day enjoying the Park with unlimited repeat circuits of the Road Safari, or stay in the Foot Safari and take advantage of the numerous keeper talks and demonstrations or the leisure activities.
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE
Please note. It may be necessary to alter activities in the event of unforeseen extreme weather conditions or for animal welfare reasons.
Sunday 22nd November
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Sessions and Timings |
10am-11am |
11:30am-12:30pm |
1pm-2pm |
2:30pm-3:30pm |
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Overview |
Mucking out |
World Monkey Day |
Enrichment building |
Classification of animals |
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Learn about the importance of cleaning animal enclosures and assist the rangers with mucking out the Rhinos. (Meet outside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Inspired by World Monkey Day, visit the squirrel monkeys, agouti and lemurs. Learn about them and how to tell them apart. (Meet outside Monkey Mayhem number 2 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Come and help the rangers make fun enrichment for the meerkats. (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Learn all about how animals are classified and practice grouping our animals together in their different classifications. (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Sunday 13th December 2026
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Sessions and Timings |
10am-11am |
11:30am-12:30pm |
1pm-2pm |
2:30pm-3:30pm |
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Overview |
Mucking out |
Poo in the zoo |
Enrichment building |
Furs, Feathers, Scales and Skin |
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Learn about the importance of cleaning animal enclosures and assist the rangers with mucking out the Giraffe. (Meet outside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Come and learn about the poo of herbivores, carnivores and omnivores at the Park! (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Come and help the rangers make fun enrichment for the Lemurs. (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Using a range of our animal artefacts, children will be encouraged to touch and describe which animals they think they belong to. (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Saturday 10th January 2027
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10am-11am | 11:30am-12:30pm | 1pm-2pm | 2:30pm-3:30pm |
| Overview | Mucking out | Winter Wonderland | Enrichment building | Invertebrates |
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Learn about the importance of cleaning our animal enclosures and assist the rangers with mucking out the rhino house. (Meet outside the SENse the Safari Building no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Learn about the animals who live in the Arctic and Antarctic where it's cold all year round! (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map
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Make some new year lanterns for the Barbary Macaques and then watch as they are handed out on the Road Safari. (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Come into our animal room to meet our giant spiny stick insects and giant African land snail and maybe even hold them! (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Sunday 21st February 2027
| Sessions and Timings | 10am-11am | 11:30am-12:30pm | 1pm-2pm | 2:30pm-3:30pm |
| Overview | Mucking out | Enrichment building | Research station | Artefacts |
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Learning about the importance of cleaning our animal enclosures and assist the rangers with mucking out the Giraffe house. (Meet outside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Come and help the rangers make a Valentine's Day card and hearts for the lemurs and hand them out. (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Buidling, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Learn how to identify animal footprints and collect data like a researcher! (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Explore the wonderful artefacts we have in our classroom and learn about their history and our contributions to their conservation. (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Sunday 7th March
| Sessions and Timings | 10am-11am | 11:30am-12:30pm | 1pm-2pm | 2:30pm-3:30pm |
| Overview | Mucking out | African adventure | Enrichment building | World Wildlife Day |
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Learn about the importance of cleaning our animal enclosures and assist the rangers with mucking out the antelope. (Meet outside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Come and learn about our giraffes and have a behind the scenes tour of their house. (Meet outside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Come and fill some feeders with mealworms and leaves and then take it down to give to the otters. (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Come and join us in our classroom and enjoy a range of activities to celebrate and learn about our native UK wildlife this World Wildlife Day. (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
To book the educational activity on the day of your visit, just contact the education team once you have made your booking and they will book your preferred session! Download a social script for each activity here
Need more info?
How much are the SEN-friendly sessions?
One adult and one child with SEND - £49.99 (two person ticket)
Tickets include admission to the safari park and one educational activity per booking, to be booked prior to your visit. Numbers will be limited per activity.
If you would like to book in more than one child and one adult to attend, please contact us.
For further information, please contact the education team on 01525 292124 or education@woburnsafari.co.uk.
What dates are available for 2027?
- Sunday 10th, Sunday 24th January
- Sunday 7th February, Sunday 21st February
- Sunday 7th March, Sunday 21st March
- Sunday 4th April, Sunday 18th April
- Sunday 2nd May, Sunday 16th May, Sunday 30th May
- Sunday 13th June, Sunday 27th June
- Sunday 11th July, Sunday 25th July
- Sunday 8th August, Sunday 22nd August
- Sunday 5th September, Sunday 19th September
- Sunday 3rd October, Sunday 17th October, Sunday 31st October
- Sunday 14th November, Sunday 28th November
- Sunday 12th December
Please note: timetables will be available soon.
Download Resources Before Your Visit
Social Scripts
Social scripts are used to inform individuals about a social scenario, event or activity. They describe what will happen and use specific information about what might happen, why it happens and how it might make us feel. They are usually accompanied by images or symbols to help that person’s understanding. They can be an incredibly useful tool for autistic individuals or those with high levels of anxiety.
Click here to download yours before your visit!
Communication Boards
There are five communication boards at Woburn Safari Park to help individuals communicate about a wide range of topics including the animals, leisure facilities, food and drink and self-care.
Click here to download and learn more about how communication boards work.
British Sign Language Boards
In the UK, British Sign Language (BSL) is the most commonly used form of sign communication. It involves using a combination of hand movements, shapes and facial expressions to communicate. BSL is the language used by the Deaf community in the UK, and for many is their first language.
There are many British Sign Language boards in the Foot Safari to help individuals learn BSL phrases related to their visit.
Click here to download yours before your visit!
Accessibility Map
Our accessibility map helps visitors navigate the Park according to their own needs. Download our handy accessibility map before your visit, which showcases wheelchair-accessible paths, accessibility tools throughout the Park and more.
Click here to download your accessibility map