Ponderosa are very happy to accept group or class bookings, and offer a wide choice of activities to teachers and group leaders. We have educational guided tours and activities in animal welfare/husbandry.
We at Ponderosa want everyone to benefit from their visit and we are more than willing to discuss with you any individual requirements you may have. It may be that you want to include more of a specific activity to tie in with project or curriculum work you may already be involved in. Please inform us of your requirements and we will accommodate you to the best of our ability.
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(Please download our 'Lesson Plan' document below to view different options available - listed under 'Teacher Information') |
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Zoo:
Open Daily: 10am - 4pm (last entry at 2pm)
Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day
Additional Information
* All the above are open and operational 7 days per week
* Including all bank holidays
* Free parking All Year Round
* No dogs permitted on site (except for guide dogs)
* Fully disabled accessible
To provide everyone, regardless of age and background or ability, access to an enjoyable, exciting experience in an open environment based on sustainability and education.
Pricing and information about our Education Packs can be found under Plan Your Visit
Please download the General Information Document. It contains current information about bookings, prices, group sizes, parking and information to help you organise your visit.
As we endeavour to make sure that all visitors enjoy their day it is just as important to ensure that all our visitors are safe during their time here. We have worked along side a number of schools to put these guidelines together to help you understand your responsibilities during the visit. Please download the safety guidelines document well in advance of your visit.
Please download the Risk Assessment example for specific details of your trip. Please note that this is an example and the risks must be assessed by you
This Document outlines our Mission, Key aims and objectives, and our commitment to education through ongoing consultation with education providers.
Education Workbook KS1 Teachers Tour Guide Pack
Education Workbook KS1 Animal Adaptions
Education Workbook KS1 Animals and their Habitats
Education Workbook KS1 Endangered Animals
Education Workbook KS2 Changing Environments
Come off the M62 at Junction 26 - turn right onto the A638 - Follow this road through Cleckheaton - Turn right at the clock tower in Heckmondwike centre. The centre is sign posted on the right. Turn down Station lane, under the railway bridge, past Al Murad tiles and we are the next left turn.
Turn off M62 at Junction 27 (Showcase Cinema) and pick up the A62 towards Huddersfield. Through 6 sets of light and turn left into Heckmondwike centre - then turn right at the clock tower in Heckmondwike centre. The centre is sign posted on the right. Turn down Station lane, under the railway bridge, past Al Murad tiles and we are the next left turn.