Visit the zoo
Interested in bringing a group to the zoo for a field trip? You can choose to come on a self-guided visit (you would not attend a program and students would tour zoo grounds with their chaperone) or attend a guided program (available September through April each year).
Whether you are attending a program or coming for a self-guided visit, the links below will help you schedule your day at the zoo and make the most of your trip.
School Rate or Group Discount
Zoo Visit Preparation Guide
Zoo Visit Chaperone Sheet
Review the Rules
School Groups Map
Exhibit Information
Connecting Classroom and Field Trip Learning
Zoo Visit Activity Sheets
Homeschool Programs
Preschool Programs for Schools
School Rates
This school year we will have three different rates available to school groups with reservations, depending on the time of year. All rates are per person, and require advance written reservations and a minimum of one chaperone for every six students.
| September 1 - February 29 |
$6.00 |
| March 1 - April 30 |
$7.25 |
| May 1 - August 31 |
$8.50 |
| Car Parking |
$5.25 |
| Bus Parking |
$15.75 |
Group Rates
Groups of 20 or more paying individuals are entitled to a 10% discount providing one person pays for the entire group and the group enters together through one entry at one time.
It is not necessary to make prior arrangements with the zoo unless the group wishes to also reserve a picnic area. For pricing and information to reserve a picnic area, please contact our Group Sales office at 206.548.2590 or groupsales@zoo.org
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Have A Safe And Respectful Zoo Visit
We want your students to have the best and most productive visit possible. We also want to ensure that our animals and other guests are not disturbed so taking a few moments to prepare your students for their trip is invaluable.
Prepare Your Students - Discuss Zoo Rules
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Stay on paths.
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Refrain from throwing food or objects into the exhibits.
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Avoid tapping on glass or otherwise stressing the animals.
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Keep the volume of your voice low when near exhibits.
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Take advantage of recycling and waste containers throughout the zoo.
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Stay with adult chaperones at all times.
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No frisbees, balls, balloons or pets are allowed on the zoo grounds.
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Stay on designated paths, viewing areas and grassy areas.
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Registration Forms
Already know exactly what you are registering for and just need the registration form? View the registration forms for
- school visits to the zoo
- outreach programs to your classroom\school
- teacher professional development
Registration Confirmations
All registration confirmations are sent via email and will come to you from an address ending in @zoo.org. Please make sure to read your confirmation and all attachments. Please contact us if you do not receive a registration confirmation.
Contact information
If you cannot find the answers to your questions or need additional help please contact the Group Registration Specialist at 206.548.2424 or send an email