Zoo school
Do you know anyone between the ages of 6 and 12 who is crazy about animals?
Then perhaps one of the places in our Zoo Schools should be theirs.
As a student in our two- or five-day Zoo School, you get to get up close and personal with the animals and experience life as a zookeeper.
The children receive instruction on a wide range of exciting topics related to nature and the animals in the garden, and they are allowed to prepare food for the animals, among other things.
Who can participate:
The Zoo School is for children who have completed Year 0 and who are under 13 years of age at the start of the Zoo School.
If you have any questions about a Zooskole, please contact Thea Loumand Faddersbøll at [email protected].
Please note: The limited number of places are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't wait too long to book one or more places.
Read more about Zoo Schools in the drop-down menus below.
Zooskole during Easter 2026 (two days)
Winter is over, and the animals must now prepare for mating season. During the Easter holidays, children attending Zoo School will learn about the animals' preparations for summer and make food and activities for the animals.
When: Monday–Tuesday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. during the Easter holidays (week 14)
Where: Meet every day at 9:00 a.m. at the main entrance to Aalborg Zoo, where the children will be dropped off again at 3:00 p.m. Here you will be met by the zoo guides who will accompany the children on both days.
Remember:
- Packed lunch both days. There is a fruit break in the morning and time for lunch and play every day.
- Show up in practical clothes that don't mind getting dirty.
The price includes:
- Unique experiences in the garden
- Learning about nature and Aalborg Zoo's animals
- Aalborg Zoo merchandise
- Diploma for successful completion of Zoo School
When purchasing tickets: Write the child's name, age, contact person's phone number, allergens and special considerations in the remarks field on the order.
Participation fees are non-refundable in case of illness or other reason for non-attendance.
Registration can be cancelled up to four weeks before class start.
Zooskole during the summer holidays 2026 (five days)
Spring is over, and summer is just around the corner. During the summer holidays, children attending Zoo School will learn about how animals live during the warm season and how they stay cool and active. In addition, the children will make food and activities for the animals.
When: Monday – Friday: 9am–3pm in weeks 27+ 28 + 29 + 30 + 31 + 32
Where: Meet every day at 9:00 a.m. at the main entrance to Aalborg Zoo, where the children will be dropped off again at 3:00 p.m. Here you will be met by the zoo guides who will accompany the children throughout the week.
Remember:
- Packed lunch Monday to Thursday, Friday we serve lunch. Every day there is a fruit break in the morning as well as time for lunch and play.
- Show up in practical clothes that don't mind getting dirty.
Each day ends with a debriefing of the day's experiences with the entire team. We also end the week on a cosy note with a bonfire and the presentation of diplomas.
Price includes
- Unique experiences in the garden
- Learning about nature and Aalborg Zoo's animals
- Aalborg Zoo merchandise
- Lunch on Fridays (burger and chips)
- Diploma for successful completion of Zoo School
When purchasing tickets: Write the child's name, age, contact person's phone number, allergens and special considerations in the remarks field on the order.
Registration can be cancelled up to four weeks before class start.
Participation fees are non-refundable in case of illness or other reason for non-attendance.
Zooskole during the autumn holidays 2026 (two days)
Summer is now over, and the animals need to get ready for winter. During the autumn holidays, children attending Zoo School will learn about how animals prepare for winter and make food and activities for the animals.
When: Monday – Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (week 42)
Where: Meet every day at 9:00 a.m. at the main entrance to Aalborg Zoo, where the children will be dropped off again at 3:00 p.m. Here you will be met by the zoo guides who will accompany the children on both days.
Remember:
- Packed lunch both days. There is a fruit break in the morning and time for lunch and play every day.
- Show up in practical clothes that don't mind getting dirty.
Each day includes a fruit break in the morning and time for lunch and play. Each day ends with a round-up of the day's experiences with the whole team.
The price includes:
- Unique experiences in the garden
- Learning about nature and Aalborg Zoo's animals
- Aalborg Zoo merchandise
- Diploma for successful completion of Zoo School
When purchasing tickets: Write the child's name, age, contact person's phone number and any special considerations and allergens in the remarks field on the order.
Participation fees are non-refundable in case of illness or other reason for non-attendance.
Registration can be cancelled up to four weeks before class start.
Guest review
“Mum, I want to go to Zooschool EVERY day.“.
August 9 years old
And what does Elke, August's mother, say?
“The zoo school during the summer holidays has been an experience to be commended in every respect. Lively and attentive guides have communicated and implemented a varied programme with a high academic level and lots of hands-on activities. On top of that, our son ended the week having made new friends across age groups and geographical locations – friends who now meet up privately..”
