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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Sunday 19th Janaury 2025
| Time | 10.00am-11:00am | 11:30am-12:30pm | 1:00pm-2:00pm | 2:30pm-3:30pm |
| Activity |
Mucking out Learn about the importance of cleaning our animal enclosures and assist the rangers with mucking out the rhino house.
(Meet outside the Junglies Gift Shop number 28 on your Foot Safari Map) |
International Zebra Day Inspired by International
(Meet outside the Junglies Gift Shop number 28 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Enrichment Building Come and help the rangers make 'Happy New Year' lanterns for the lemurs.
(Meet inside the Trading Post number 20 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Owl Pellet Dissection Come and join the rangers with dissecting owl pellets to find out what the birds have been eating!
(Meet inside Trading Post number 20 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Sunday 16th February 2025
| Time | 10.00am-11:00am | 11:30am-12:30pm | 1:00pm-2:00pm | 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 the Junglies Gift Shop number 28 on your Foot Safari Map) |
African Adventure Come and learn about our giraffes and have a behind the scenes tour of their house. (Meet outside the Junglies Gift Shop number 28 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Enrichment Building Come and make some Chinese New Year enrichment for our meerkats and watch them enjoy exploring it afterwards!
(Meet inside the Trading Post number 20 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Research Station Learn how to indentify animal footprints and collect data like a researcher!
(Meet outside the Junglies Gift Shop number 28 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Sunday 15th March 2025
| Time | 10.00am-11:00am | 11:30am-12:30pm | 1:00pm-2:00pm | 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) |
Enrichment building Come and help the rangers make enrichment for the lions and watch hem get handed out in the Road Safari. (Meet inside the Trading Post number 20 on your Foot Safari map) |
World Wildlife Day Join us to visit our harvest mice and wilflife garden inspired by World Wildlife Day. Learn all about our work with Hedgehogs, Harvest mice and their impact on Britist wildlife. (Meet outside the Harvest Mice number 8 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Tortoise Feeding Get up close with our Aldabra Tortoises abd give them a tasty snack!
(Meet outside the Junglies Gift Shop number 28 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! Download a social script for each activity here
Need more info?
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?
- Sunday 13th October
- Sunday 10th November
- Sunday 8th December
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!