Lowry Park Zoo
Guided tour broken into smaller groups; tour guides explain habitat and origin throughout the park.
About this tour
The Lowry Park Zoo school tour is a relaxed Life Sciences excursion for Foundation and Intermediate phase learners, built around small-group guided walks. The animals are introduced in manageable, age-appropriate sections rather than as one overwhelming sweep.
Tour guides explain each species' habitat, origin, diet and behaviour, with curriculum-aligned content on biodiversity, food chains and adaptation. The smaller-group format means learners actually get to ask questions, look properly and engage — perfect for a first or second school excursion.
Wilrien School Tours handles the full educational excursion package: bus transport (if required) from your school, zoo entry, professional guiding and teacher support — making it a popular Life Sciences outing for Gauteng schools.
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