Marwell Zoo celebrates their one millionth student visit

Marwell Zoo has welcomed more than one million students. The occasion was enjoyed by St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School, from Angmering, who celebrated by making posters of their favourite animals. The year 6 pupils took part in educational workshops at the zoo's Science and Learning Centre where they discovered fascinating artefacts and met live animals before receiving Marwell gift bags.

Zeno Wijtten, Head of Social Impact and Learning at Marwell Wildlife, said: “This visit marks a major milestone in Marwell's history. Engaging school children in nature and promoting healthy, sustainable living has been a key part of Marwell’s mission since our education programmes began 36 years ago. We feel extremely proud to have shared our passion for conservation with more than one million students who could play a vital role caring for wildlife and the wider environment in years to come."

Marwell Zoo has offered nature-focussed learning opportunities linked to all Key Stages of the National Curriculum since 1982, delivered by a highly motivated team of qualified teachers and scientists. Each year Marwell welcomes around 900 different schools and this academic year alone hosted over 44,000 pupils for workshops, conferences and park visits. Outdoor learning is combined with sessions in discovery classrooms complete with the natural history artefacts, animal encounters and the latest AV technology.

Educational visits and free teacher reconnaissance visits can be booked online at www.marwell.org.uk/education