Discovering, understanding and sharing knowledge isn't just for the classroom. It is vital to the work of conservationists, caretakers and keepers, as well as academics. Without continually inspiring and informing the next generation, conservation would stall. This is why we take our educational responsibilities seriously, and why we keep it naturally playful - that being the most effective way to learn.
- Albert Einstein
- Nelson Mandela
- Rachel Carson
Within its beautiful forest landscape, Birdworld is an ideal place for learning outside the classroom. The interactive exhibits and surrounding gardens offer multiple opportunities and avenues for learning. With many of our species classified as ‘Endangered’ or ‘Critically Endangered’ the Park is more than a refuge for the 1,200 birds in our care. It’s the perfect place to learn all about the threats they face in the wild, and what we can do at home to help them.
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Birdworld is a compact, outdoors site with covered viewing areas and interactive indoor spaces.
With no set route around the Park, you can plan your visit to suit the aims and topics of your class curriculum.
Each walk-through area offers a truly immersive experience. Children love using all their senses to make up-close observations of the birds’ varied anatomies and natural behaviours.
In the Wildlife Garden, you can find out all about species that are native to the UK. There are plenty of hands-on learning points, an outdoor classroom and take-away tips to help wildlife thrive at home.
At set times through the day, engaging and educational presentations run. They are open to the public for your group to join, too.
You’ll also find play areas at convenient points for break times and letting off steam after lunch, as well as landscaped gardens and lawns.
Birdworld is a rich resource for home education and independent learning. Being self-guided and without a set route, you can plan to cover multiple topics inone day, or a series of outings across the seasons. Supported home education visits are available Monday to Friday during Hampshire school term-times. Proof of status required.
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Naturally, parts of the Park may be noisy, smelly or startling. Knowing what to expect, and potentially which areas to avoid, can make all the difference to those with sensory sensitivities. We’ve prepared some free resources to help you plan the best possible visit:
Sensory map - marked with areas to be aware of and to unwind in.
Social story - so everybody knows what to expect on their visit.
Visit our accessibility page to see our for built in support for physical needs.
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Designed to make learning fun, naturally
These ready-to-go resources are free, to help enhance or focus your self-guided visit. Written by Birdworld’s Education Conservation Team, these Activity Sheets enhance understanding of birdlife and ecosystems, while helping to keep learning engaging and enjoyable. Each sheets encourages students to write, draw and answer questions - working collaboratively to discuss their answers while they move around the Park.
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Sheet 1 →
£7.95
£8.95
The small print
* One free adult per five children. Free carers/helpers for all students with special educational needs.
Prices apply to home educators, Monday - Friday during Hampshire school term times only (proof of status required)
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