The following ideas will help you and your class enjoy a memorable and inspiring excursion: 

• Decide on the purpose of your excursion
• Use parent helpers
• Organise your students into small groups prior to arrival
• Ensure that students are supervised at all times
• Plan your trail around the Zoo grounds before you begin
• Give the students time to stop and observe the animals and enclosures
• Incorporate keeper presentations into your excursion - they are informative and fun
• Provide a map for all supervising adults
• Have your children/group assemble a "Zoo kit" e.g. notebook, pencils, clipboard, art paper, crayons, Zoo map, camera and resource (if required)
• Prepare for unexpected issues, for example, rain, lost students, accidents and travel problems
• Have fun! The Zoo is a fun and magical place. Enjoy the adventure with your students.