The Bedford Estates, London
SEN-FRIENDLY SESSIONS
Visit the Park for a day on safari that includes a 60 minute educational workshop designed for children with 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, before joining one of the rangers for an educational activity of your choice.
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.
If you would like to book in an additional child or an additional adult then please contact us on 01525 290991 or education@woburnsafari.co.uk.
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE
Please note. It may be necessary to alter activities in the event of unforeseen extreme weather conditions or for animal welfare reasons.
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Monday 12th August
| Time | 10.30am-11:30am | 11:45am-12:45pm | 1:15pm-2:15pm | 2:30pm-3:30pm |
| Activity |
Mucking out Learn about the importance of cleaning our animal enclosures and assist the rangers with mucking out the lemurs. (Meet outside Junglies Gift Shop - Number 28 On Your Foot Safari Map) |
Penguins Come and learn about the penguins and how to tell them apart.
(Meet outside Junglies Gift Shop - Number 28 On Your Foot Safari Map) |
Enrichment Building Come and help the rangers make scent enrichment for the meerkats.
(Meet inside the VEC number 15 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Artefacts Come along to see and touch our animal artefacts which includes items such as skulls and skins.
(Meet inside the VEC number 15 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Saturday 14th September
| Time | 10.30am-11:00am | 11:45am-12:45pm | 1:15pm-2:15pm | 2:30pm-3:30pm |
| Activity |
Mucking out Learn about the importance of cleaning our animal enclosures and assist the rangers with mucking out the Giraffe house. (Meet outside the Junglies Gift Shop number 28 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Tortoise meet and greet Come and join our rangers identify the tortoises and feed them some of their favourite food! (Meet outside the Junglies Gift Shop number 28 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Enrichment Building Come and help the rangers make enrichment for the agouti and marmosets.
(Meet inside the VEC number 15 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Foot Safari Come and join a ranger on a guided foot safari and learn more about the animals
(Meet outside the Junglies Gift Shop number 28 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Sunday 13th October
| Time | 10.30am-11:00am | 11:45am-12:45pm | 1:15pm-2:15pm | 2:30pm-3:30pm |
| Activity |
Mucking out Learn about the importance of cleaning our animal enclosures and assist the rangers with mucking out the meerkats.
(Meet outside the Junglies Gift Shop number 28 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Giraffe meet and greet Come and join our rangers in the giraffe house to help identify our giraffes and feed them some browse.
(Meet outside the Junglies Gift Shop number 28 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Enrichment Building Come and make some Halloween themed enrichment for the animals!
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Foot Safari Come and learn about the poo of herbivores, carnivores and omnivores at the Park!
(Meet inside the VEC number 15 on your Foot Safari Map)
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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!
Need more info? Download a social script for each activity here!
How much are the SEN-friendly sessions?
- One adult and one SEN child - £35.99 (two person ticket)
If you would like to book in more that one SEN child/an additional SEN child/an additional adult then please contact us.
Please note: 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.
For further information, please contact the education team on 01525 290991 or education@woburnsafari.co.uk, or make a booking below!
What dates are available?
- Monday 12th August
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!