To be eligible for the education rate, groups must:

• Be coming for an educational purpose (preK-12th schools, colleges, out-of-school camps, daycare centers and senior groups). If you are a homeschool group please reach out to us at schools@zoo.org for information on home school days.  
• Make reservations at least three weeks in advance.
• Have a minimum of one adult chaperone (teacher or parent/guardian, age 21+) for every six students.  Groups of college age and older participants do not require chaperones. Note: Please do not include 1:1 aides/para-educators in your chaperone count. Please contact us for more information on 1:1 aides and chaperone requirements.
• Chaperone students (regardless of age/grade) at all times while on zoo grounds.
• Agree to follow Woodland Park Zoo’s Rules of Conduct.
• Pre-pay by credit card at the time of registration, we are no longer accepting POs.

If you do not meet the above criteria, you may be eligible for the Group Rate.

 

How to Register

1. Read our eligibility requirements below to verify your group qualifies. 
2. Collect the information you will be asked at the time of registration (group leader's name and phone number, your school's name its address including zip code and phone number, FRL %, grade, number of students, number of chaperones, and a credit card)
3. Remember, teachers are chaperones too! Don't forget to add them to your chaperone count. 
4. Scroll down to the register button to start booking your field trip. 2023 dates are released on a 6 month rolling calendar. 
5. Once booked, email schools@zoo.org if you need to change or cancel your visit. Adjustments can be made up until the day before your arrival. We cannot guarantee education rate tickets will be available on the day of your visit.

    

   
   

   Education Rate

   
   

   The education rates listed below are per person for students and chaperones (educators, teachers and parents/guardians).
   
   January 1 — June 30:  $10.50
   July 1 — September 4:  $12.00
   September 5 — December 31:  $10.50

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   Financial Assistance

   
   

   Financial assistance is availale to eligible groups. For more information and to register please visit our financial assistance page.
   
   School-to-Zoo Levy Available: September — June
   Wasington Low Income (WALI) Available: Year-round

   FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

 

 

Connect your class to the Zoo before, during, and after your field trip using the Zoo's Discovery Den: a free, continually-updating resource library by educators, for educators. On Discovery Den, you'll find resources such as:

• Standards-aligned lesson plans
• Authentic data sets
• Printable activity sheets
• Behind-the-scenes videos
• Curriculum connections to field trips... and more!

 

Prepare for a Successful Visit

• Review zoo rules of conduct with students and chaperones.
• Prepare chaperones with the Zoo Visit Chaperone Sheet.
• Print zoo maps for chaperones (maps will not be available at the zoo).
• Check the Accessibility Guide for family bathrooms, trail conditions for wheelchairs, and more! You will have an opportunity during online registration to share any specific accommodations your group requires.
• For up-to-date information on exhibit closures, please review the Notes to Visitors.
• See which daily programs and activities are offered during your visit.
• Review the Planning a Sustainable Zoo Experience Guide for information and suggestions for an environmentally-friendly field trip.

For additional questions or assistance, please contact the registration office at schools@zoo.org.