Chessington World of Adventures Resort - Schools

Looks at how plants and animals in different habitats depend upon each other through feeding relationships and plant nutrition.

Looks at how plants and animals in different habitats depend upon each other through feeding relationships and plant nutrition.

Bring your pupils closer to the animal kingdom with a choice of five animal related talks. During these talks, your class will be immersed into the world of some of the Planets most amazing creatures.

Animal Magic – an overview of some of the incredible animals here at Chessington.

See a theme park from a different perspective. Explore how different areas are themed, from the graphic design behind planning sketches, through to logos and merchandise.

Learn about the importance of different departments within the park, the recruitment process and the organisational structure of each attraction.

Give your class an insight into the history of zoos, from Ancient Egypt and Rome to Victorian England and the modern day. All animals featured will be found at the Zoo.

An insight into the history of Zoos, from Ancient Egypt and Rome to Victorian England and the modern day – features animals at our Zoo.

Introducing the workings of a fairground ride, including gears, pulleys, levers, cranks and cams.

Which mechanisms do we use to make our rides work?

A unique opportunity for pupils to experience the true effects of push, pull, the force of water and the force of air through practical work and demonstrations.

Let your class discover the fascinating relationship between land and sea-dwelling animals at our Zoo and SEA LIFE Centre.

Discuss the origins of various animals in the zoo. Maps are used to point out different species around the world and how their range has diminished.

Students get to examine the impact a theme park has on the local economy and environment, plus the external factors that usually affect the construction of a new theme park.

Find out about the training we offer our staff to help them deal with park guests effectively and professionally.

Discover the ins and outs of recruiting, training, managing and motivating hundreds of staff members.

Introduce your students to the back office procedures, information collection and ride control systems we use to run Chessington World of Adventures Resort.

Understand the different marketing techniques used to make sure our customers’ needs and expectations are met.

Pupils dive straight into the habitats, diets and behaviours of sharks, stingrays, seahorses, starfish and lots of other creatures teeming in our SEA LIFE centre.

What does it take to run a successful tourist attraction?