Northumberland College Zoo is a zoo located in Ponteland, Northumberland. Based within the 400-acre Kirkley Hall College campus, which is also shared with Kirkley Hall, the site is home to over 200 species and is managed by Northumberland College. As part of the zoo license commitment, they support both in-situ conservation (supporting projects that have a direct affect on animal populations in their natural habitats) and also ex-situ projects where they support and manage captive populations of animals in our zoo or other zoos.
After a short health and safety briefing you will be able to get up close and learn all about these amazing animals. This voucher gives you full access to the Zoo as well as the 30 minute animal experience. You can choose to meet the Zoo’s Meercats, Lemurs, Reptiles or Squirrel Monkeys with this voucher.
Voucher Details:
- Voucher valid for 1 person
- Includes entry to the zoo for the person doing the experience
- 30 minute experience
- Family and friends who are not taking part, are welcome to watch from outside of the enclosure. Normal zoo entry fees apply
- Animal experiences are suitable for children aged 5+
- Please contact the zoo directly to book with your digital code that will be emailed to you this through our admin team on [email protected]
- You can choose to meet the Zoo’s Meercats, Lemurs, Reptiles or Squirrel Monkeys
If you are at work you will need to apply via the “At work booking link” button. This will take you to our online booking system and this is the quickest way to book tickets or places for an event. If you are working at home and have access to a Trust device/network, you also need to apply via the “At work booking link” button. People working remotely/flexibly should still use this booking option.
If you are on a day off, annual leave, other leave such as sick/maternity OR you are bank staff/direct debit payer, you need to apply using the “At home booking form” button. You can get to our website by Googling “Flourish Newcastle Hospitals”, our website is accessible from any device. At the time of release you will then be able to download the Word application form by clicking the “At home booking form” button. Your device will need to be compatible with Microsoft Word to allow you to download and complete the form. Once all sections are complete, you need to send it back to us at [email protected], from your personal email address which is registered on your account. Your personal email address must be registered on your account with us before sending. You can register by emailing us from your work email address, confirming your payroll number and personal email address you would like to register.
Please make sure your device is compatible with Word before trying to book. Prior to the event release, please download the test application form on the device you will be using to apply from home here: SSC Home Application Form Test. This is a test application form and will not be accepted for any event applications.
Any applications which have information missing from the form will not be processed. We will aim to contact people where we cannot process forms however, this may be some time after the event release due to the volumes of applications we receive and therefore, you may miss out on places. Please take time when completing your application form and read all sections carefully.
Applications are processed on a first come first served basis to ensure that ticket allocation is fair for everyone. You will then be informed, usually within, 5 working days whether you have been successful in gaining tickets or not.
For further information on booking events please visit our FAQ’s page: FAQs – Flourish at Newcastle Hospitals
| Ticket Type | Discount | # Allowed | Price (each) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC Member | 50% off | 1 | £10.63 |
| Additional Discounted Ticket | 10% off | 2 | £19.13 |
| Cost Price Ticket | 0%* off | 10 | £21.25 |