We're a Children’s University Destination!
What is Children’s University?
Children’s University is a charity that offers children aged 5-14 an opportunity to learn outside the classroom and outside school hours. It focuses on rewarding participation, raising aspirations and encouraging engagement with learning- which is what the Learning and Discovery team at Knowsley Safari are all about, so it was a perfect partnership for us.
How it works
Children collect credits for every activity they take part in, these credits add up to awards. At Knowsley Safari there are three opportunities for children to gain credits: animal talks, guided tour or our Kid's Clubs - including Mini Explorers, Intrepid Explorers and Junior Rangers.
Animal talks
Throughout the year we run public animal talks on a number of different species at weekends and during school holidays. Children can attend all the talks in a day while visiting the safari to gain a credit in their Children’s University passport. They will be encouraged to volunteer during the talk, answer questions, remember facts and ask questions. To find out the times for the talks follow this link. For children to gain a stamp they must attend at least 4 talks and answer a couple of questions from the staff member delivering the talk.
Guided tours
Guided tours are offered at Knowsley Safari to encourage learning and discovery around our 5-mile safari drive. They can either be as part of a school trip, a trip on the baboon bus or as a VIP tour with the family. Children are encouraged to ask questions and think about the different animals we have on the safari. For children to gain a stamp they must complete a trip around the safari with a guide and answer a couple of questions from their guide at the end of the safari.
Mini Explorers Kid's Club
Mini Explorers is a Kids Club for 6-7 year olds. It runs for 2 days in school holidays. The programme includes animal activities, games and crafts all linked to animal themes and learning outcomes. For more information on Mini Explorers and available dates check the kids club pages. At the end of the programme children will receive 4 stamps in their passport, which equates to 2 stamps per day.
Intrepid explorer kids club
Intrepid Explorers is a Kids Club for 8-10 year olds. It runs for 3 or 5 days in school holidays. The programme includes animal feed and muck outs, keeper Q&As, games and crafts all linked to animal themes and learning outcomes. Children will be having so much fun they won’t even realise they are learning! For more information on intrepid explorers and available dates check the kids club pages. At the end of the programme children will receive 6 or 10 stamps in their passport, which equates to 2 stamps per day.
Junior Rangers Kid's Club
Junior Rangers is a Kids Club for 11-14 year olds. It runs for 2 days on weekends or in school holidays. The programme includes keeper activities such as muck outs and making animal enrichment, as well as learning all about the different animals we have here at Knowsley Safari. For more information on Junior Rangers and available dates check the kids club pages. At the end of the programme children will receive 4 stamps in their passport, which equates to 2 stamps per day.
Not part of the Children’s University yet?
Click here for more information on Children’s University and how to register your child!
