Due to the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across the UK our Aviaries and part of the lakes area are closed.

We do NOT have this virus at Raystede. We are still open and welcome visitors to the rest of the site.

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Primary schools

We come to you

Enjoy a visit from our education team for a one hour activity-packed lesson all about caring for pets
  • Hear about some of the animals who have been rescued by Raystede
  • Enjoy an animal welfare themed treasure hunt
  • Learn how to be safe around dogs
  • Assembly alternative available
  • Free of charge (donations welcome)
Send enquiry

We come to you

Enjoy a visit from our education team for a one hour activity-packed lesson all about caring for pets
  • Hear about some of the animals who have been rescued by Raystede
  • Enjoy an animal welfare themed treasure hunt
  • Learn how to be safe around dogs
  • Assembly alternative available
  • Free of charge (donations welcome)
Send enquiry

Learning Online

Work through an interactive lesson (or five mini lessons) to learn all about animals at your own pace
  • Let Bertie the dog show your students how to give their furry friends the best life
  • Lesson includes a range of interactive games and activities, such as 'What makes our dream dinners?' and 'Become a virtual vet'
  • Complete teachers notes provided, no extra resources required!
Click here to get started

Paws to learn

We invite groups at risk of exclusion to engage in outdoor learning which aims to encourage pro-social skills and empathy with animals relating to the responsibilities involved in pet ownership.

  • Help us to collect the eggs from our chickens, make enrichment for our animals, exercise our dogs or ponies, or socialise our cats
  • One hourly sessions available every Wednesday afternoon (during term time)
  • Maximum group size 8 students
  • Led by Raystede's education team
  • Free of charge (donations welcome)
Send enquiry

Paws to learn

We invite groups at risk of exclusion to engage in outdoor learning which aims to encourage pro-social skills and empathy with animals relating to the responsibilities involved in pet ownership.

  • Help us to collect the eggs from our chickens, make enrichment for our animals, exercise our dogs or ponies, or socialise our cats
  • One hourly sessions available every Wednesday afternoon (during term time)
  • Maximum group size 8 students
  • Led by Raystede's education team
  • Free of charge (donations welcome)
Send enquiry

Raystede Rangers Online Challenge

Take on the challenge to become an online Raystede Ranger with games, puzzles, make and do activities and much more
  • Learn about all the things your pet needs to thrive and be happy
  • Individual certificates and badges available on completion of an online assessment
Take the challenge

Fundraise for us!

Ideas, events and tips to inspire your school, college or nursery to support animals in need!

Fundraising for schools

Your support helps animals like Mags

Mags arrived at Raystede in poor condition, suffering with chronic laminitis (inflammation and damage to the tissue of his hooves) severely impacting his ability to move. Mags spent around four weeks not being able to leave the stable, with Styrofoam pads taped to all four feet to increase comfort.

Five months later, thanks to your kind donations and the expert care our Equine Team, Mags is the picture of health, he is worm and lice free, and most importantly he isn’t in pain.

We couldn't help animals like Mags without your incredible support.

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