RZSS CAT (Conservation Action Team) 2025/2026
CAT is about having fun whilst connecting with nature, working together and getting hands dirty for conservation!
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RZSS Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo Edinburgh EH12 6TS United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
CAT is all about having fun whilst learning about conservation. Members will work in a team and get their hands dirty to help local biodiversity on site at Edinburgh Zoo, and connect with nature in a range of different ways.
From September to June, CAT is run on the second Saturday of the month for 3 hours. The 10 sessions will include nature play, creating wildlife homes, bush craft, trails, games and much, much more!
When booking, there are two time slots to choose from: morning (9.30am-12.30pm) and afternoon (1.30pm-4.30pm).
You must select either the morning or afternoon session for Saturday 14th September, and this will be your ticket for that time slot for all 10 sessions in the CAT 2025/2026 season.
If you have any questions about the programme, please get in touch with us at education@rzss.org.uk, but have a look through our FAQs below as well!
Frequently asked questions
After you book your CAT ticket, you will receive a confirmation email which will contain a link to fill out an online Health & Emergency form. This will provide us with essential information for ensuring your children are in the best of care during their time with us.
Morning session drop-off time is 9.30am with pick up at 12.30pm. Afternoon session drop-off time is 1.30pm with pick up at 4.30pm.
Each child can bring a snack and your child should bring a filled named water bottle for drinking throughout the session.
Your child will be outdoors for most of the session and so needs weather-appropriate clothing that they don’t mind getting active in and maybe getting a bit mucky! They will also be provided with a uniform T-shirt after the first session to wear on CATurdays.
Yes! The option to purchase a CAT hoodie will be available to all CAT families when they have booked.
CAT runs on the second Saturday of the month, and you can find our list of dates here: 13 September 11 October 8 November 13 December 10 January 14 February 14 March 11 April (with free additional date on 25 April) 9 May 13 June
The John Muir Award is back and we will be participating in it again this year. Learners in the P6/7 and S1-4 groups will be able towards their level of the Award.