Risk Assessment

We are unable to supply a standard risk assessment to visiting schools or youth groups. The nature of our work means that risk factors are constantly changing as we create new areas and animal exhibits are changed.

Group leaders can make an appointment to visit the Park at any time during our open hours, to complete a risk assessment prior to their visit. We do not charge for such preliminary visits but ask that you contact the education organiser at the Park before you arrive. (Contact details below).

The following points should be taken in to account when compiling your risk assessment:

• Car park and vehicles (both visitor and Park vehicles)
• The importance of not touching the plants or animals, unless in permitted areas
• Climbing on barriers, trees and raised gardens
• Train tracks, crossings and getting on and off the train
• Entering and exiting buildings with subdued lighting (bat and Reptile Houses)
• The adventure playground area
• Arrange a meeting point in case anyone is separated from the group
• Check for possible fur/feather allergies in your group
• Where you will eat any food you may bring or purchase
• The need to get pupils to wash their hands before eating
• Name-tags or stickers for each child, incorporating the mobile phone number of the Group Leader
• Note that the first aid room is within the Manor House, please click here to download a copy of the Park’s map in .pdf format

We do have a number of staff with first-aid training and a well equipped first-aid room situated in the Manor House.

Many school groups carry their own First Aid kits to deal with minor cuts and stings whilst on the Park and supervisors should be aware of any relevant medical information on members of their group.

The Cotswold Wildlife Park carries Public Liability Insurance in excess of £10 million.

If you have any general enquiries or queries about compiling your risk assessment, please contact the education organiser on 01993 825720 or email to education@cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk.