The Bedford Estates, LondonSEND Friendly Workshops
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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.
Saturday 13th June 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 |
Giraffe Barreling |
Wallaby Feeding |
Sensory story time |
Enrichment building |
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Come and help the education rangers store browse for our giraffe ready for the winter. We will be chopping big branches into smaller pieces and squashing them into a blue barrel. |
Come and help the rangers give the wallabies some browse and learn all about their adaptations. |
Enjoy reading a story with our education ranger using props. |
Come and help the rangers make enrichment for the bears, then watch them get handed out on the Road Safari. |
Sunday 12th July 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 |
Giraffe Barreling |
World Oceans Day |
Enrichment building |
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Learn about the importance of cleaning animal enclosures and assist the rangers with mucking out the meerkats. |
Come and help the education rangers store browse for the giraffe, for winter. We will be chopping big branches into smaller pieces and squashing them into a blue barrel. |
Inspired by World Oceans Day, come along to learn more about the sea lions and penguins, and how you can help protect them. |
Come and help the rangers make scent parcel enrichment for the Barbary Macaque monkeys. |
Sunday 9th August
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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 |
International Day of Charity |
Giraffe Barreling |
Enrichment building |
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Learn about the importance of cleaning our animal enclosures and assist the rangers with mucking out the Alpacas. (Meet outside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Learn more about what we do to support charities and conservation, then you’ll have the chance to see and touch our animal artefacts which includes items such as bones and skins. (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Come and help the education rangers store browse for our giraffe for the winter. We will be chopping big branches into smaller pieces and squashing them into a blue barrel. (Meet outside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Come and help the rangers make enrichment for bears.
(Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Saturday 12th September
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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 Elephant Day |
Otter behaviour study |
Enrichment building |
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Learn about the importance of cleaning animal enclosures and assist the rangers with mucking out the lemurs. (Meet outside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Inspired by World Elephant day, learn about the history of Woburn's five elephants and hold an elephant tusk. Then drive through the Road Safari to see them. (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Help keepers study the behaviour of the Asian short-clawed otter family. You will record the otter behaviours, activities and the locations they use within their habitat. (Meet at Otter Falls number 25 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Come and help the rangers make scent parcel enrichment for the squirrel monkeys. (Meet inside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Saturday 17th October
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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 |
Meerkat behaviour study |
Habitat designing |
Enrichment building |
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Learn about the importance of cleaning animal enclosures and assist the rangers with mucking out the Wallabies. (Meet outside the SENse the Safari Building, no 31 on your Foot Safari Map)
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Help our keepers study the behaviour of the mob of meerkats. Writing down what they are doing and where they are exploring within their habitat. (Meet at Desert springs number 26 on your Foot Safari Map) |
Inspired by World Mental Health Day, get your crafty hat on and join us in our classroom to design your own animal habitat using paper, cardboard, colouring pens etc. (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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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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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.
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