Trentham Monkey Forest

What We Offer Visiting Schools

Trentham Monkey Forest is the ONLY place in the UK where you can walk amongst 140 free-roaming Barbary macaque monkeys!

Monkey Forest offers an immersive and interactive learning experience for students. The forest provides a natural habitat for over 140 free-roaming Barbary macaque monkeys, allowing students to observe these fascinating creatures up close in a semi-wild environment. This fantastic experience can spark curiosity and interest in biology, animal behaviour, and conservation.

Why Choose Us for an Educational Visit

Trentham Monkey Forest is the ideal location for a fun and inspiring educational visit and will definitely be a school trip to remember.
Get those classmates outdoors learning about all things nature and conservation. Monkey Forest actively promotes conservation efforts and the ethical treatment of animals. Through guided tours and educational sessions, students can learn about the conservation challenges these endangered monkeys face in the wild and how responsible tourism can contribute to their protection.

Subjects and Topics Covered

Exploring the forest offers students an opportunity to study biodiversity and forest ecology. They can observe how the monkeys interact with their natural surroundings and the impact they have on the ecosystem. This first-hand experience can deepen their understanding of the delicate balance within natural habitats and also raise students’ awareness about environmental issues. They can learn about the importance of preserving forests, protecting endangered species, and how human activities can impact wildlife and their habitats.

Trentham Monkey Forest presents an enriching and unforgettable educational experience for students. It combines fun and adventure with valuable insights into wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and environmental stewardship, making it an outstanding choice for a school trip.

From primary school, up to university, Monkey Forest can cover a wide variety of topics to ensure an excellent education visit. Our educational offerings include school trips, group visits, and workshops, all of which are tailored to suit different ages and levels of learning.

KS1 (5-7 years) (60-minute sessions) https://monkey-forest.com/education/primary-schools/ks1/

• Wild Worlds: Seasonal changes in the forest, relationships between plants and animals, feeding systems, and identifying common animals and plants (deciduous and evergreen trees).
• Animal FUNdamentals: Life stages of monkeys, adaptations to their environment, and understanding how animals thrive in different habitats.
• Working Scientifically: Using wildlife detective skills to ask questions, collect data, and analyse findings through a scientific approach.https://monkey-forest.com/education/primary-schools/ks1/

KS2 (7-11 years) (60-minute sessions) https://monkey-forest.com/education/primary-schools/ks2/

• Mountain Monkey Madness: Adaptations of animals and plants to their environment, seasonal changes, and human impact on habitats.
• Species Survival: Animal adaptations, nutrition, food chains, and threats to species survival.
• Working Scientifically: Conducting behavioural observations, recording data, and analysing results using scientific methods.

KS3 (11-14 years) (60-minute sessions) https://monkey-forest.com/education/secondary-schools/ks3/

• Mountain Monkey Madness: Adaptations of animals and plants, environmental changes, and human impact on ecosystems.
• Amazing Adaptations: How Barbary macaques are adapted to their environment and the importance of nutrition.

KS4 (14-16 years) (60-minute sessions) https://monkey-forest.com/education/secondary-schools/ks4/

• Field Study Skills & Behaviour: Tracking monkeys, recording behaviour and health, and understanding the importance of data collection and analysis.
• Conservation & Natural History: Natural history of Barbary macaques, their unique traits, and conservation efforts to protect them.

Itineraries, Resources, and Workshops

Trentham Monkey Forest also provides a range of educational resources, including fun facts, quizzes, and activity sheets, which are perfect for families and educators looking to learn more about our playful primates. There are fantastic play spaces onsite, perfect for energetic young minds! Including a Brass Rubbing Primate Trail where little ones can draw, watch and play all things primate. In addition to this, there’s a monkey-shaped Willow Maze for the class to explore, where they can learn the anatomy of a Barbary macaque whilst being lost inside one’s belly!

Book via the form on our website: https://monkey-forest.com/education/ or email info@monkey-forest.com

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