Beaver Badge Days

Hertfordshire Zoo is delighted to introduce our brand-new Beaver Badge Days. These unique days are designed exclusively for Beaver groups, offering a chance to explore the Zoo, while taking part in an interactive education session, which supports their requirements for earning the Global Issues Activity Badge. During their visit, Beavers will engage in hands-on learning, complete conservation-focused activities, discover more about endangered species, and create a themed craft to finish with their Colony.

Our Beaver Badge Days will be held on the following three dates:

Saturday 28^th of February 2026

Saturday 7^th of March 2026

Saturday 14^th of March 2026

Endangered Species Education Session

Education sessions focus on endangered species and are led by our dedicated team of Zoo Educators, featuring engaging resources, animal artefacts, and interactive activities. During the session, Beavers will also receive a mask to decorate back at their meeting venue, helping them meet the badge requirement to learn about endangered animals and to transform their Colony into endangered species through masks or costumes.

Duration: 25 minutes
Time: Sessions run periodically between 10:00am and 15:00pm
Capacity: Maximum of 30 Beavers per time slot.
Time slots are allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Food and drink must not be consumed inside our classroom – Base Camp.
Sessions will begin promptly at the allocated time and latecomers may not be able to join once the workshop has started.

Hertfordshire Zoo Conservation Champion Badge
Groups may also choose to work towards our exclusive Conservation Champion Badge. Upon arrival, those taking part in this optional activity will receive a conservation-themed worksheet to complete as they explore the zoo. Once complete, Beavers can collect their exclusive Hertfordshire Zoo Conservation Champion Badge as a reward for their hard work and commitment to protecting wildlife.

Booking Information

Supervising adults and leaders must accompany Beavers at all times during their education session and throughout the zoo.
Groups are welcome to explore the rest of Hertfordshire Zoo before or after their session.
For any enquiries, please call 01992 470 490, or email ‘groupbookings@hertfordshirezoo.com’ with a completed booking form.
Please note, that your booking is only confirmed once you have received a confirmation email from us.

Pricing

General Admission: £9.90 per Beaver, with 1 adult free for every 6 paying children. Additional adults are £15 each.
Endangered Species Education Session: Additional £1 per Beaver.
Hertfordshire Zoo Conservation Champion Activity Sheet & Badge: Additional £3 per Beaver.

Entry and Timings
Hertfordshire Zoo is open from 9:30am and closes at 4:30pm (October – March) and 5:30pm (April to September). Beaver groups will be allocated staggered arrival times, to ensure a smooth and comfortable entry.