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School Tours at National Reptile Zoo Kilkenny

The National Reptile Zoo offers an experience like no other for your school tour or group visit. Not just entertainment but also a fun and unique way to learn.

For an hour and a half you will have your own dedicated keeper to take you on a guided discovery walk through the zoo.

You will then get to step into a tropical walk-through exhibit and experience what it is like in the South American jungle.

On to our Animal Encounter Zone where you come up close and personal to our snakes, lizards, turtles and all things scaly (and maybe some creepy crawlies too)!

Learning resource packs are available as well as our continued educational support throughout the year.

Your school can visit National Reptile Zoo for as little as €6.75 per student.

For more information email us at education@nationalreptilezoo.ie

Click here to download our school tour brochure.

We can also bring animals to your school for an entire school day!

“The children thoroughly enjoyed their day both the reptiles and the play area. Their tour was mainly conducted through gaelige as we are a gaelscoil- Impressive! The children really enjoyed the interaction with the reptiles under the supervision of out guide Dave.”

“1st and 2nd class had a fantastic time at Reptile Zoo yesterday. The tour was fun, interactive, educational and interesting. Dave was an excellent tour guide – always ensuring he had the children’s attention interest. The children really enjoyed the ‘Encounter Zone’ though the teachers took a back seat!!! Play area is great too. Overall a very enjoyable day.”

”Knowledgeable staff were well able to tailor information given, to suit different age groups in our school. Very patient and kind with the younger groups.”

”Thoroughly enjoyable and informative experience- the children were very excited to be there. Would highly recommend it to others”

The National Reptile Zoo
Demesne Road,
Gowran,
Co. Kilkenny
Tel : 056 7726757
Email : info@nationalreptilezoo.ie
Web : http://www.nationalreptilezoo.ie

   
   
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School Tours at Outdoor Education Ireland Nationwide

Outdoor Education Ireland is the organisation which oversees the National Network of Education & Training Board outdoor centres in Ireland and offer an ideal environment for school tours.

Supported by the Department of Education and Science through local Education and Training Boards, Outdoor Education Ireland provide an outdoor education service to schools, colleges & youth services in addition to a range of adventure sports and related courses for individual adults and youths.

Education courses encompass both Adventure and Environmental Education and are designed to ensure memorable day out learning experiences in a enjoyable environment. An excellent range of adventurous activities are ideal for group days out and provide an exciting forum to help groups learn & achieve together at a challenging level suited to their needs.

Each Outdoor Education Centre provides its own unique programmes with courses taking place in, on and around the wild and rugged landscapes and the superb marine environment that is Ireland.

Outdoor Education Ireland have been delivering exciting adventure and education programmes for many years and are a trusted source of education coures for irish schools and colleges.

Here’s some great benefits of Outdoor Education Ireland courses…

  • Programmes are designed to meet the needs of groups
  • Enthusiastic delivery focusing on positive personal development and enhancement of life skills
  • Enjoyable and memorable experiences to last a lifetime
  • Highly qualified and experienced staff
  • Excellent safety record and highest operational standards

There are many centres throughout Ireland, all offer adventure activities and some provide specialised coures like Rock Climbing and Sailing based on proximity to their local natural resources

Outdoor Education Ireland Centres

WICKLOW
Baltinglass Outdoor Education Centre
Weaver Square,
Baltinglass,
Co. Wicklow
Tel: 059 6481002/6481747
Fax: 059 6482128
Email: info[@]baltinglassoec.com
Web: www.baltinglassoec.com

WEXFORD
Shielbaggan Outdoor Education Centre
Ramsrange,
New Ross,
Co. Wexford
Tel: 051 389550
Fax: 051 389552
Email: info[@]shielbaggan.com
Web: www.shielbagganoec.com

CORK
Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre
St John’s Hill,
Kinsale,
Co. Cork
Tel:
021 477 2896
Fax: 021 477 3088
Email:
koec[@]indigo.ie
Web: www.kinsaleoutdoors.com

CORK
Fastnet Marine & Outdoor Education Centre
(Schull Sailing)
Colla Road,
Schull,
Co. Cork
Tel:
028 28515
Email: info[@]schullsailing.ie
Web: www.schullsailing.ie

KERRY
Cappanalea Outdoor Education Centre
Oulagh West,
Caragh Lake,
Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 669769244
Fax: +353 669769266
Email: info[@]cappanalea.ie
Web: www.cappanalea.ie

LIMERICK
Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre
Kilfinane,
Co. Limerick
Tel:
063 91161/91059
Fax: 063 91201
Email:
info[@]kilfinaneoec.com
Web: www.kilfinaneoec.com

OFFALY
Birr Outdoor Education Centre
Roscrea Road,
Birr,
Co. Offaly
Tel:
057 9120029
Fax: 057 9121090
Email:
info@birroec.ie
Web: www.birroec.ie

CLARE
Burren Outdoor Education Centre
Turlough,
Bell Harbour,
Co. Clare
Tel:
065 7078066
Fax: 065 7078195
Email:
burroec@eircom.net
Web: www.burrenoec.com

GALWAY
Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre
Clonbur,
Co. Galway
Tel:
094 9546483
Fax: 094 9546705
Email:
info[@]petersburg.ie
Web: www.petersburg.ie

MAYO
Achill Outdoor Education Centre
Cashel,
Achill island,
Co. Mayo
Tel:
098 47253
Fax: 098 47304
Email:
info[@]achilloutdoor.com
Web: www.achilloutdoor.com

DONEGAL
Gartan Outdoor Education Centre
Church Hill,
Letterkenny,
Co Donegal
Tel:
074 9137032
Fax: 074 9137254
Email:
office[@]gartan.com
Web: www.gartan.com

MONAGHAN
Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre
Dartrey,
Via Cootehill PO,
Co. Monaghan
Tel:
049 5552988
Fax: 049 5556004
Email:
info[@]tanaghoutdooreducation.com
Web: www.tanaghoutdooreducation.com

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School Tours at Rancho Reilly Carlow

Rancho Reilly Carlow is OPEN FOR SCHOOL TOURS   MON – FRI  April, May, June morning times.

Petting Sheds – Learn about and pet our rabbits, hamsters, snakes and bearded lizards.

Pony/Donkey Rides – Learn about, pet and have a ride on one of our beautiful ponies/donkeys.

Barrel Train Ride – Jump in and enjoy the bumpy ride across the fields, definitely a kiddies favourite.

Outdoor Fun – To keep the children together it generally works well to get them to particitate in the following activities in the following order. (A) Obstacle course, (B) Ride on track, (C) Crazy Golf, (D) Swings/Slides/Soccer pitch etc

Lunch – Enjoy your lunch in your ‘Base Camp Area’

Free Play – This is where the kids can have some Free Playtime, Outdoor or Indoor.

School/Group Tours (with own packed lunch) 7per child
 
 
School/Group Tours Includes lunch 9per child
(Chips, sausages, nuggets, ice-cream, blackcurrant & orange cordial.)

Springhill Road
Carlow
Phone: 087-7701181
E-Mail: info@ranchoreilly.com
Web : Rancho Reilly Carlow

 

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School Tours at Rathbeggan Lakes Meath

School Tours at Rathbeggan Lakes Meath offer a fun filled day out from preschool to secondary school children.

Preschool/Montessori classes can visit us for only €2.50 per person on weekdays, which means your group can avail of our picnic area, lakeside walks, petting area and playground!

However, if you would like something more, we can offer you our Fun Valley for only €5 pp extra! This area includes Bouncy Castles, a Bouncy Maze & Slides among other games!

Primary Schools are loving our new school tours package which now offers four different options to choose from and with prices starting from €8.50 pp we’ve got everyone covered!.

Teachers love the mix of education in our Heritage Park followed up with fun and exercise on the High Kings Tower or Fun Valley too!

Download brochure Primary School Tours

Secondary School pupils now have lots of options to choose from, combining a little education with a lot of fun!

Download brochure here Secondary School Tours

Tús maith, leath na h-oibre!  Get your First Years & TY Students off to a great start doing a fantastic Team Building session with us!
Team exercises are exciting and fun!  We provide participants with the opportunity to understand and recognise how the dynamics of working as a team can positively affect them in their daily school life.

We are offering 10% discount to all group bookings visiting us in April 2016! So don’t delay, get your booking in today! Click here for full details 2015-2016 First Year & TY Team Building Package!

Rathbeggan Lakes
Dunshaughlin
Co. Meath
Tel : 01 824 0197
Email : info@rathbegganlakes.com
Web : www.rathbegganlakes.com

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School Tours at Ross Adventure Play Barn Wexford

Have you considered bringing your pupils to the Ross Adventure Play Barn Wexford for your school tour?

The Play Barn is a spacious, exciting indoor soft play centre catering for children up to 10 years of age. The premises is laid out in a safe and comfortable environment as well as being fully air conditioned and supervised.

The Play Barn consists of five main structures as detailed below:

  • Baby Area – Consisting of padding shapes, slide and ball pool
  • Bouncy Castle – Large castle with an open view for safety
  • Football Pitch – With foam footballs
  • Toddler Area – Consisting of a slide, bridge, spider webs and much more
  • Main Area – Consisting of two slides, bridge, spider webs, cargo swing and more

The rates for play groups and school tours are as follows (these rates include 2 hours play with jugs of orange/blackcurrant juice and bowls of crisps):

  • 1 – 25 Children – €6.00 per child
  • Over 25 Children – €5.00 per child

Free complimentary tea, coffee & biscuits for teachers & supervisors.

We look forward to welcoming your play group or school to Ross Adventure Play Barn.

The Bosheen
Ring Road, New Ross
Co. Wexford
Ph: 051 426 647 / 086 196 5730
Web: www.rossadventureplaybarn.ie
Email: rossadventureplaybarn@eircom.net

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School Tours at Rumley’s Open Farm Cork

School Tours at Rumley’s Open Farm Cork offer a fun and educational environment for Irish school children.

It has been a dream of mine for many years to bring children onto my farm and give them a chance to see how food is produced from vegetables, eggs, chicken to the various different types of meat.

I strongly believe if you show children how real natural food is grown it is something that will stay with them forever.

With this philosophy in mind I have developed 3 programs that will appeal to both younger and older children where they not only get to play with the animals but to see how a working farm is run. It is also a program where teachers will learn a lot too and be able to bring some real experiences and exercises back to the class room.

Our 3 programs are as follows:

Day Plan – Junior Infants to 1st Class

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  • Visit the Pet Farm where the children can get to hold and feed the animals
  • Guided Tractor Tour of the Farm tailored to younger children
  • See a cow being milked
  • Hold our day old chicks
  • Lunch
  • The Fun Bit – Access to all the indoor and outdoor activities available on the farm

Day Plan – 2nd to 4th Class

Schools

  • 2 hour Guided Farm Tour explaining how the farm works for domestic and exotic animals
  • The Working Farm The children will learn about where the food chain begins and ends.
  • Exercise A worksheet will be provided for use as a project back in the classroom
  • Lunch
  • Opportunity to play in our activity centre and meet the animals in our Pet Farm

Day Plan – 5th & 6th Class

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  • 2 hour Guided Farm Tour introducing the exotic animals and explaining how the farm works for domestic and exotic animals
  • The Working Farm The children will learn about where the food chain begins and ends.
  • Exercise – From Farm to Fork – Where our food comes from
  • Lunch
  • Opportunity to play in our activity centre and meet the animals in our Pet Farm

How much does it cost?

It is €8 per child, and you just pay for the number of children who come on the day. We accept cash or cheque payments on the day. Please make cheques payable to Rumleys Farm.

For further information click here

Liberty Hill
Waterfall
Cork
Tel : (021) 488 5122
Email : info@rumleysfarm.ie
Web : www.rumleysfarm.ie

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School Tours at Tayto Park Meath

Primary School Tours

School Tours are back at Tayto Park from May 25th – June 30th 2022! 

If you are looking for an enjoyable, exciting, educational and thrilling school tour.. look no further! We’ve got the perfect destination for your next school trip.

For just €16 per student, our fun-filled adventure and learning package covers: 

  • 45-minute guided zoo tour – with over 250 amazing animals
  • Full day access to Tayto Park
  • Enjoy unlimited access to all our attractions with student free-time after your tour
  • One free teacher with every 10 students
  • Free tea/coffee for teachers
  • Activity sheets for all students provided
  • Access to our World of Raptors Display & Lemur Woods* (Seasonal)
  • Indoor and outdoor picnic and dining areas
  • Free on-site coach parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Gift Shop
  • Hot lunch available for €5 per student

*Book lunch for your class and get a free meal for your teacher (Choice of Tenders or Sausages and Chips, with a Fruit Juice)

Download our Primary School Brochure HERE

To book email us or call 01 8351999 opt 4

 

*Teachers go free at a ratio of one teacher free per 10 paying pupils

For Secondary Schools and Third Level click here

Tayto Park
Kilbrew
Ashbourne
Co. Meath
CALL: +353 (0)1 835 1999
EMAIL: info@taytopark.ie
Web : http://www.taytopark.ie

School Tours at Viking Splash Dublin

Viking Splash School Tours is a great way to see the sights of Dublin – both on land and water! Travelling on board our Amphibious World War II vehicles (DUKWs) you are taken on a spellbinding tour of Dublin. Our costumed Viking Tour Guides ensure you not only hear the history of Viking Dublin, but also pass by sights such as St Patricks and Christchurch cathedrals, Trinity College, Government Buildings and Georgian Dublin. The climax of the tour sees our Viking DUKWs splash into the water at the newly developed Grand Canal Docklands where the recording studio of U2 and much more are explored.

Coach Parking available at our bus stop on BULL ALLEY ST

“The tour was both educational and enjoyable. It was an ideal day out.” – School Tour Visitor 2013

“The children had a wonderful day ~ best school tour ever was echoed by many of them. Organisation and attention to detail was first class. Children loved the the Viking Splash Tour & their visit to Croke Park. We had excellent guides for both and this really added to the tour. From booking to when we left Croke Park it was a very positive experience.” – School Tour Visitor 2013

Viking Splash Tour Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

School Tour Times: 10am, 11.30am, 2pm and 3.30pm

School Tours generally depart from Bull Alley St. Occasionally, based on tour schedules, we may move your departure/drop off point to St Stephens Green. 

New School Tour Options :

Wilde Shamrock Theatre

Start your action packed day with an exhilarating and educational tour of Dublin by land and water!  The interactive Viking Guides will give a full commentary as you pass by all of the interesting sights in the City before splashing into The Grand Canal Basin!

After your Viking Splash Tour its then on to Wilde Shamrock Touring Theatre who will engage, educate and entertain!

What if you could bring your students to a full live theatre performance with a show that is written with school children in mind and all for a fraction of what it costs to go to main stream theatres?

For more information on the Wilde Shamrock Theatre Option click here

Glasnevin Cemetery Museum Tour

Glasnevin Cemetery Museum offers an engaging and entertaining education programme for schools. We offer a wonderful tour of the cemetery where you can learn about people and periods of recent Irish history. On a tour you will explore the crypt of Daniel O’Connell, visit the graves of Charles Stewart Parnell, Michael Collins, Eamon DeValera, Jim Larkin, Ann Devlin, Countess Markievicz and many more, while learning about life in 19th and 20th Century Ireland.

Glasnevin Cemetery Museum offers an exciting interactive exhibition highlighting the story of those buried within the cemetery. Visit and relive the momentous events that helped to shape a nation. We are a unique site of remembering through which you can examine the decade of commemorations. Our aim is to capture the imagination and send your class away inspired.

Duration: Viking Splash Tour – one hour and 15 mins. Glasnevin Cemetery Museum Tour – 1 hour and 15 mins. Groups also have access to the museum as part of the visit, it’s self-guided and up to you how long to spend there (30 minutes is recommended). The approximate transit time by coach between the two locations is 30 – 40 minutes.

For more information on Glasnevin Cemetery Museum Tour click here

TO BOOK CALL US ON 353 1 707 6000 or email us info@vikingsplash.ie

Check out our SCHOOL TOURS FAQ HERE

Primary Schools (Valid only during School Term)

  • €12 per child (Groups less than 10 people)
  • €10 per child (Groups 10+)
  • Free supervisor places – we require one adult per 13 minors. Additional adults are charged at the group rate of €20 each

Secondary Schools (Valid only during School Term)

  • €17 per student (Groups less than 10 people)
  • €15 per student (Groups 10+)
  • Free supervisor places – we require one adult per 13 minors. Additional adults are charged at the group rate of €20 each

Viking Splash Tours
Departure Point : Stephen’s Green North
Dublin
Tel : +353 1 7076000
Email : info@vikingsplash.ie
Web : vikingsplash.com

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School Tours at Westport Adventure Park Mayo

School Tours at Westport Adventure Park Mayo can avail of a wide selection of Team bonding Exercises and team activities.

TEAM ACTIVITY CHALLENGES

Groups can take on challenges like The Ski Race, The Octopus, The Maze and the Gulley Run and much, much more. The team activity challenges can be stand alone or combined with any of our other activities for maximum benefit to your students. All of our team activities have been specifically designed to encourage communication, team work amongst peers to create maximum benefit and enhanced productivity in the classroom.
We will tailor make your School Tour package using a diverse offering of outdoor team activities, games and challenges, which are all designed to motivate and harnes team spirit, but above all, they are great fun!

The minimum age requirement is 7 years old.

We will tailor make specific packages to your individual requirements for any duration lasting from one hour to a full day!

Choose from :

ASSAULT COURSE

SPLATBALL

Westport Adventure Park Mayo have over 20 years of experience in the adventure industry. Splatball is a great new adventure activity for anyone over the age of seven, Catering for groups of all sizes. Splatball is a very low impact form of Paintball…It has all of the action and team work with a much lower velocity “Splat”.

BUBBLE SOCCER

A School Trip  with a difference….come and bring your students along to play a game of 5 a side soccer with twist! We will keep score while they all run around encased in a 1.5m inflatable zorb trying to get the ball down the pitch and into the goal….It’s not quite as easy as it sounds, but rest assured everyone will leave knowing they gave it their all and did their best for their team!

PAINTBALL

ZORB WARS

To organise your unique School Tour package, call one of our group advisor now on 098 21886

School Tours Westport Adventure Park Mayo

Knappagh
Westport
Co. Mayo
Tel. +353(0)98 21886
Email. info@westportwargames.ie
Web www.westportwargames.ie

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School Tours at The Wild West Mayo

School Tours at The Wild West Mayo are stress free for organisers! This venue offers great packages with lots of fun for the kids. White Buffalo Café on-site, free parking, disco room and party area.

School Tour Package 1

€10 per child Includes:

  • 2 hours in our wild west themed play village
  • 1.5 hours play
  • Lunch for ½ hour after play in our party area
  • Food options: nuggets & chips or hot dog & chips
  • Access to disco room during play
  • Unlimited squash and water
  • Lunch & Free tea and coffee for teachers
  • Treat (given to each child on the way out)

School Tour Package 2

€6 Per Child Includes:

  • 2 hours in our wild west themed play village
  • 1.5 hours play
  • Access to disco room during play
  • Unlimited squash and water
  • Free tea and coffee for teachers
  • Bring their own lunch and eat in our party area

School Tours at The Wild West Mayo brings to Westport, an exciting, first-of-its-kind playtime experiences for children – both fun and educational at the same time!

Monday &Tuesdays: Closed

Wednesdays to Sunday: 10am – 6pm

School Holidays and Bank Holidays: Open every day 10am – 6pm

School tours and group bookings available outside these hours.

Competitive prices, free parking with onsite cafe food and beverage options.

When you ride into The Wild West, you ain’t gonna to believe what fun you can have here!. Git your coins from the bank and grab yourself a place to rest at the Pioneer Hotel before you start your journey cos you’re gonna need all the energy you got!

“Excellent play facility-They seem to have gotten it all right here. Extremely clean, we saw a few girls inside the frame cleaning and a lady in the toilets cleaning to a high standard. Plenty of staff, also staff walking around keeping an eye on behaviour. Great coffee, a rarity in these places usually. Food was also very good and very reasonably priced

5***** Rating on Trip Advisor and Facebook

 

School Tours at The Wild West Mayo

The Wild West
Westpoint Shopping Centre
Altamount Street
Westport
Co Mayo
Telephone: 098 24634
Email: info@thewildwest.ie
Web : http://www.thewildwest.ie