Groups & Schools

Because everything is so much better with friends

What better way to have fun with your friends or classmates than a visit to Blackpool Zoo? We love to welcome groups and schools which is why we offer some great extra benefits for group bookings and lots of support for teachers organising a school trip. Check out our prices today!

Additional benefits

Pre-booked schools and groups are also able to benefit from -

  • Pre-visit tickets x 2
  • Free parking for coaches
  • Free admission for coach drivers

Important Information

  • The following discounted rates are term time only: School, SEN School, Student and Home Educators.
  • All prices are subject to change without prior notice. 
  • Prices are based on visits Monday to Friday, in term time. Visits during weekends and holidays are classed as group visits.
  • Child prices are for children ages 3-15 years. 2 years and under are free admission.
  • Blackpool Zoo members are charged admission as part of a school or group booking visit.
  • Schools or groups can not participate in the March Madness promotion.
  • To qualify for these school and group discounted rates, you must book with us at least 48 hours before your visit.
  • All groups, schools and nurseries must consist of 15 or more paying visitors.

Social Story

Our social story is a narrative to illustrate a school visit. The story shows the different situations from arrival at the Zoo to the animal and sensory experiences a student may encounter during the visit. We hope this helps some children understand and be prepared for their day trip to Blackpool Zoo.

Download our social story here.

We also have a sensory map available to download here, highlighting noises and smells within the enclosures and any possible busy areas.

Until April 2024/May-Aug 2024 prices

School group 

SEN school group

Further Education (16-18 years old) 

Higher Education (University) 

Home educator 

Nursery, summer school and uniformed group

Organised group 

(Groups of 15 paying visitors or more)

Child
£8.99 / £10.50
£8.99 / £10.50
£9.99 / £11.99
£9.99 / £11.99
£8.99 / £10.50
£8.99 / £10.50 (child 0-2 years old FREE)
£9.99 / £11.99
Adult
£10.99 / £12.50
£10.99 / £12.50
£10.99 / £12.50
£10.99 / £12.50
£10.99 / £12.50
£14.99 / £16.99
£14.99 / £16.99
Teacher
£10.99 / £12.50
£10.99 / £12.50
£10.99 / £12.50
£10.99 / £12.99
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£14.99 / £16.99
Carer
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1 free carer per paying disabled visitor - proof required
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Free adult ratios
1 per 5 primary school and 1 per 10 secondary school children.
1 per child with SEN
1 per 10 students.
1 per 10 children.

Have a question?

  • For any enquiries and to book please email
  • zoo.school@blackpoolzoo.org.uk
  • email
  • Call us on
  • 01253 830805
  • phone

Booking Enquiry Form

Please note - our enquiry line is not always manned, please leave a message and someone will get back to you. 

If enquiring by email, please include your name and contact details, the date of your visit, number of pupils and group leaders details.