| Things to take into consideration when visiting Tropical World | | Things to take into consideration when visiting Tropical World | | <div class="ExternalClassA73ED314C5164062A3022B1A0B78C5C3"><ul><li>it is hot within Tropical World!<br></li><li>Tropical World is always open to the public so there will be other visitors present when you visit</li><li>the welfare of the animals is paramount and we can’t guarantee they’ll always be visible<br></li><li>there may be maintenance or upgrade work happening on site, so some areas may not be accessible<br></li>
<li>please don’t feed the animals or bang on the glass<br></li></ul></div> | | | |
| Where do coaches park? | | Where do coaches park? | | <div class="ExternalClass50986036D62C4D06BBDF1E07569B6377"><div><p>Coach parking is at the Tram car park on Princes Avenue, coaches can drop off at Tropical World or the Ann Maguire Education rooms, but must park up within the car park.<br></p></div></div> | | | |
| Is there anywhere to store bags and coats? | | Is there anywhere to store bags and coats? | | <div class="ExternalClassA4B5CC7B40FE420E8772685211FCB1EE"><p>We do not have facilities to store bags and coats unless you have booked one of the Ann Maguire Education Rooms. Please bear this in mind when planning your visit.</p><p>As Tropical World is hot and humid, it is highly likely your group will want to remove their coats. We advise you leave your bags and coats on the coach, or bring rucksacks in which coats can be carried. Please ensure children bring bags they can comfortably carry for the duration of the visit.<br></p></div> | | | |
| How long does it take to go round Tropical World? | | How long does it take to go round Tropical World? | | <div class="ExternalClass77277432F9E5400AAD85BE3B26D9B39B"><p>There is no time limit on how long your visit takes; typically it is around 1 to 1.5 hrs.<br></p></div> | | | |
| Can we re-enter Tropical World? | | Can we re-enter Tropical World? | | <div class="ExternalClassDAECFE7BD1CF43E4A893DAB5E6D1A15B"><div><p>You can re-enter, but you would have to re-join the queue.<br></p></div></div> | | | |
| Tropical World Carer Policy | | Tropical World Carer Policy | | <div class="ExternalClassA25CAE6C6FCD4148ABF5E7B25ED57CD9"><p>Our current policy allows free admission for carers on a one to one basis. Should there be a requirement for more than one carer these will be charged standard admission fees. Please ensure you bring the relevant ID. You must visit with the person you care for, to gain free carers admission.</p></div> | | | |
| Is Tropical World fully accessible? | | Is Tropical World fully accessible? | | <div class="ExternalClassC79F227599A04139928FC5C50AA3291D"><p>We aim to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. There is level access around the building and paths are wide to accommodate pram and wheelchair access. We also have ramps located to the entrance of the building and exit doors which are power assisted, opening automatically. There are accessible toilets within the building.<br></p></div> | | | |
| Where are the toilets? | | Where are the toilets? | | <div class="ExternalClass542EB5B2ACEC4F15B78BD1DFAEA8D8CF"><p>There are toilets located at the entrance of Tropical World. We ask that you enter them in small groups to allow for consideration to other visitors using them. The set inside the attraction are closed, so please ensure your group has taken advantage of the ones at the entrance.<br></p><p>There are also toilets located in the cafe.<br></p></div> | | | |
| What are the Ann Maguire Education Rooms? | | What are the Ann Maguire Education Rooms? | | <div class="ExternalClass99E675DCB8CE4469BC7EA5D022FD01A7"><p>The Ann Maguire Education rooms are a 5 minute walk from Tropical World at the Mansion in Roundhay Park. They are empty class rooms with toilet facilities where the workshops are based. They are also available for schools to utilise for things such as lunch, storing bags, and carrying out their own educational activities. (Subject to availability.)<br></p></div> | | | |
| How much does it cost to book an Ann Maguire Education room? | | How much does it cost to book an Ann Maguire Education room? | | <div class="ExternalClass1CC6C647B9494B949CB41B4CF6818B9C"><p>The Ann Maguire education rooms are free of charge.<br></p></div> | | | |
| Where are the Ann Maguire Education rooms located? | | Where are the Ann Maguire Education rooms located? | | <div class="ExternalClass071E24756B6244E2B6749AB905C85EC3"><p>They are located about 5 minutes walk from Tropical World at the end of Mansion Lane (which is opposite Tropical World) and are attached to the Mansion building, postcode LS8 2HH.<br></p></div> | | | |
| How do we access the Ann Maguire Education Rooms? | | How do we access the Ann Maguire Education Rooms? | | <div class="ExternalClass4A080E34022C43F6B1499A2FE251EC88"><p>Keys for the Ann Maguire education rooms will need to be collected from Tropical World and returned after your visit.<br></p></div> | | | |
| Do you offer guided tours? | | Do you offer guided tours? | | <div class="ExternalClass8B334CD33D75459CB09F677D8CA4E9A6"><p>We don’t provide guided tours of Tropical World but a link to an education pack and various curriculum linked worksheets will be shared with you in your confirmation email. We also provide educational workshops in Roundhay Park to complement your visit to Tropical World and make links to the curriculum. See the workshops section of this page for more information.</p></div> | | | |
| Is there anywhere to eat lunch? | | Is there anywhere to eat lunch? | | <div class="ExternalClass861DE592637E4806A7194A182AB3C4E2"><p>The Education rooms can be booked for children to have packed lunches. If these rooms are already booked you will need to make your own arrangements for having lunch.</p><p>Apart from the education rooms, there are no indoor facilities available for eating packed lunches at the site. However, there are benches available in the Canal Gardens, behind the entrance to Tropical World that you can use, or you can picnic in the park itself.</p><p>On rainy days you might use one of the bandstands in the park. These are marked on our
<strong>
<a href="/Documents/Roundhay%20Park%20Map.pdf">map of Roundhay park (PDF 1.7MB)</a></strong>.</p><p>Alternatively, our on-site cafe can provide lunch for your group - you can arrange this in advance by calling the cafe on (0113) 237 0495.</p><p>You are not permitted to eat your own food in the Tropical World cafe and anyone who does so will be asked to leave.</p></div> | | | |
| What is included in the goody bags? | | What is included in the goody bags? | | <div class="ExternalClass30E3797AA3814D40B990C217D54BC592"><p>The goody bags include branded stationery such as rubbers, pencils, etc.<br></p></div> | | | |
| What happens if the visit has to be cancelled due to COVID-19? | | What happens if the visit has to be cancelled due to COVID-19? | | <div class="ExternalClassEFB37F8B488D499F82E0CB6B30CAB0DC"><p>If you are unable to attend due to COVID-19 infections within your school then please contact us as soon as possible to cancel or we can transfer your booking to another date.<br></p></div> | | | |
| Facilities within Roundhay Park | | Facilities within Roundhay Park | | <div class="ExternalClassB3D6FD3FFA124F31992C493F7A7F7A0C"><ul><li>there is a map available on the Roundhay Park website showing the facilities at the park</li><li>there are 2 playgrounds within the park with the largest being located next to the Tram car park which is about 5 minutes' walk from Tropical World</li><li>public toilets for the park are located next to the Mansion, at the bottom of Mansion Lane<br></li><li>the Little Friends of Roundhay Park have produced trails that you might want to do on your visit - please visit their website for more details</li></ul></div> | | | |
| Can teachers do a pre visit? | | Can teachers do a pre visit? | | <div class="ExternalClass56DB680BA0BD4CA7A9715360BE07E50C"><p>Teachers can attend Tropical World to do pre-visit risk assessments free of charge. Please email us with your preferred date and time and we will book you in.<br></p></div> | | | |
| Risk assessment | | Risk assessment | | <div class="ExternalClass357C616CBB4F461CABA392150C3DFC0C"><p>A guide risk assessment can be found on this page in the
<strong>Teaching Resources section</strong>.<br></p></div> | | | |
