Three whole days packed full of fun!

NEW DATES FOR SUMMER 2013:

DZP Rangers

29th - 31st May (Half-Term)
31st July - 2nd August
7-9th August
14-16th August
21-23rd August
28-30th August

The ‘DZP Rangers’ is a fully interactive, three day workshop that will have kids thrilled with animal encounters and activities designed to engage, educate and entertain.

Open to children aged 6-12 and available during all the school holidays, DZP Rangers provides parents with a fascinating, fun and educational alternative to childcare.

Led by fully qualified teachers and teaching assistants the three day workshops will keep the kids busy and entertained from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

There’ll be a host of fun activities and games with short educational sessions giving the kids a real insight into different aspects of zoo life, animal care and the importance of biodiversity in their very own back garden.

Along the way there’ll be lots of animal encounters giving the kids the opportunity to get up-close and hands on with a host of different animals.

We’ll even take care of mealtimes with a choice of nutritious hot meals, snacks and drinks.

Every child will receive a unique DZP Rangers T-Shirt to show off to all their envious friends and on the final day they’ll be presented with a graduation certificate signed by DZP Director, Benjamin Mee himself!

We’re already taking bookings for session in the May Half-Term and Summer.

29th - 31st May (Half-Term)
31st July - 2nd August
7-9th August
14-16th August
21-23rd August
28-30th August

Places are strictly limited to 12 children per course, so don’t delay in booking a place – talk to the Education Team today.

Come and join us for a fun day out and lend a helping hand with our conservsation work

22nd June
midday to 6pm

23rd June
10am to midday

Scientific research is a priority at DZP and plays a major role in our work on a number of levels. Although much of our conservation research is focused around the exotic species in our collection, we are equally interested in conserving the diverse range of living things outside of the enclosures. We have a huge variety of native species in the hedgerows, ponds and woodlands around the park, and our management of the grounds is designed to ensure that they are allowed to flourish.

However, to be best able to meet the needs of our natural residents we need to know exactly what we have living here which requires the assistance of a host of experts and volunteers to do the intensive research. To that end we will be hosting a Bioblitz event on 22nd and 23rd of June.

Join us!

In a Bioblitz, over a 24hr period, a number of specialists aided by enthusiastic volunteers will conduct broad field research in which they will catalogue every single living thing they are able to find and identify.

Whilst this is a vital part of our conservation work, a Bioblitz is an informal and fun way for anyone with an interest in the natural world get a glimpse of the diversity of life that can be found in wild spaces everywhere. It also provides a great opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of native species and to engage with real science.

There will also be lots of activities throughout the day such as:

Pond dipping
Nature trail
Bat hunting
Invertebrate Trail
Spider Talks
Bird trails
Bird nest boxes
Tracking trap making
Wild plant trail

The Bioblitz will run from midday to 6pm on the 22nd June and 23rd June 10am to midday.

If you are interested in helping at the event or have a specific specialism within flora and fauna identification that we could put to good use then please contact the Education Team

Gift Ideas at Dartmoor Zoo

Gift Experiences

2 FOR 1 SPECIAL OFFERS

An amazing range of gift ideas for yourself or a loved one

Choose from a range of experiences and gifts such as:

NEW The 'We Bought a zoo Tour' with Benjamin Mee
NEW Meet the Meerkats
The 'Damon' T-Shirt
Family Ticket & Signed Copy of 'We Bought A Zoo'
Shadow A Big Cat Keeper For A Day 2 FOR 1*
Shadow A Keeper For A Day 2 FOR 1*
Meet The Tigers 2 FOR 1*
Memberships
Adoptions

Booking is very simple

Buy your voucher from the list above
Once we confirm the transaction, we'll send you a certificate number by email and post a gift certificate
With the certificate number, book your experience here.

A Year in the Life

Our new behind the scenes DVD is now available in the onling shop. Here's a quick taster:

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Your Zoo Needs You - Volunteer!

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Volunteering

Volunteering in any field of work can be an extremely rewarding experience, but for many volunteering at a zoo is among the most rewarding experiences available. We don't see volunteering as a one-way street. We get your time and know-how but you won't walk away empty handed. You'll get new skills and experience. And you'll have a really good time along the way!

Anyone with an interest in animals, conservation or education can find a variety of rolls here that are both challenging and enriching.

We have a fantastic team of volunteers at DZP, all of whom make a valuable contribution to our work here. Working in the presentation, education and maintenance departments, they come from a variety of backgrounds and some have been with us for many years.