School trips

School trip to Wildlands by coach

Wildlands Adventure Zoo is in Emmen, in Drenthe. With your own coach the class sets off together, even if the school is far from Emmen.

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School trips

A school trip to Wildlands

Written and checked by Martijn Smeets, founder of BusOffer.com. Content last updated: October 2026.

Wildlands has fixed rules for supervisors on a school visit. For every fifteen pupils at least one supervisor must come along, who stays with the pupils all day. For every ten paying pupils one supervisor gets in free; if you bring more, you pay the pupil rate for them, up to at most one supervisor per three pupils.

We have not found on the Wildlands website where a coach parks at the park. Ask when you order the tickets, and put the answer in your request for the coach.

The whole class travels together, so nobody arrives separately or late
No hassle arranging and insuring several parents' cars
The driver drives and finds the way, so no parent has to navigate

What the place itself says

What Wildlands itself says about school visits

For every 15 pupils at least 1 supervisor is required, who stays with the pupils all day.
For every 10 paying pupils, 1 supervisor gets free admission.
Other supervisors pay the pupil rate, up to at most 1 supervisor per 3 pupils.

Source: Wildlands, conditions for schools, read on 6 October 2026.

Before you book, check the website of Wildlands: rules like these can change by season.

Who it is for

Who is Wildlands for?

There is an offer for primary education and for secondary and further education.
Keepers give talks every day about animals such as penguins, lions and polar bears.

Source: Wildlands, schools, read on 7 October 2026.

The park calls itself suitable for young and old, with animals, a play paradise and rides.

Source: Wildlands, a day out in Drenthe, read on 7 October 2026.

For the Tweestryd roller coaster you must be between 95 centimetres and 2.05 metres tall; under 1.20 metres only with an adult.

Source: Wildlands, Tweestryd, read on 7 October 2026.

All shows, presentations, restaurants and shops can be reached with a wheelchair.
All rides have a vehicle that takes a wheelchair, except Tweestryd.
There are a few wheelchairs and buggies for hire; booking is recommended.

Source: Wildlands, accessibility, read on 7 October 2026.

Our advice: Wildlands works well for a group with a wheelchair; only the roller coaster is out.

How far is Wildlands by coach?

Estimated by road from the nearest cities. You see your actual route to Wildlands and the travel time as soon as you fill in your trip.

From Assen38 km
~35 min From Groningen64 km
~59 min From Zwolle74 km
~1h08 From Enschede75 km
~1h09

When

In which month a coach costs more or less

The difference per month for a school trip to Wildlands, compared with an ordinary month. A coach company can apply this more or less strongly for itself.

more expensivecheaperordinary month

On top of that, a Saturday, a Sunday or public holiday, or a trip at night can cost extra. What it means for your day to Wildlands, you see as soon as you fill in your trip.

Preparation

Three things to arrange

Before you send a request

Explicitly ask for the driver's VOG (the Dutch certificate of conduct, a background check)
Count the supervisors in the number of people: you hire the whole coach, and they need a seat too
Check the first aid equipment on board

What does coach hire to Wildlands cost?

The closer your school is to Emmen, the shorter the journey and the lower the price. From the west or south of the country it becomes a long day; plan an early departure time, so there is enough time left at the zoo. What you finally pay depends on your place of departure, the type of coach and the date.

Your place of departureThe number of peopleThe day and the timeHow long the coach stays

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about coach hire to Wildlands

How many supervisors can come to Wildlands?

At least one per fifteen pupils and at most one per three. With thirty pupils, between two and ten supervisors go along; count them all when you request the coach.

Where does the coach park at Wildlands?

That is not on the park's website. Ask when you book and pass it on to the coach company, or let the coach company find out for itself.

Is the price estimate I see final?

No, it is a price estimate based on your route and group size, not a confirmation of availability. The coach company itself confirms the final price and availability after you have sent a no-obligation booking request.

Does it cost anything to request a booking?

No, requesting a booking is always free and without obligation. You are not committed to anything until the coach company has confirmed the final price and availability and you agree.

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