Self-Guided School Field Trips
Spark Your Students’ Interest!
A Self-Guided Field Trip to Reid Park Zoo is a great way to ignite your students’ interest in wildlife, conservation, and science! These trips create memorable learning experiences for students.
Click below to request a Self Guided Field Trip. Select “Self Guided” under field trip types.
Self-Guided field trips
Know Before You Go
Did you know school groups who come to the Zoo during the regular school day are eligible for free self-guided trips? It’s true!
To receive this discount, self-guided trips must be reserved at least 30 days in advance to secure the date. Please be aware March-May fills up fast! To ease frustrations during the registration process, please submit as soon as possible.
Self-Guided Field Trip Details:
- During this trip, you will explore the Zoo with your group at your own pace.
- Offered for K-12 students only (pre-schools and colleges should see our the Bulk Tickets page)
- Must take place on a weekday (Mon.-Fri.) during the traditional school year (Aug.-May.)
- 1 adult REQUIRED for every 5 children
- 1 adult will be admitted FREE with every 5 children (additional adults and any guests are charged regular admission)
- Must be booked 30 days in advance in order to receive free admission for self-guided field trips.
- Additional activities available for purchase: Giraffe Encounters, Train Rides, and Carousel
- Questions about Self-Guided Field Trips? Contact: [email protected]
Teachers, looking to transform your trip into an engaging classroom program? Request a Zoo Adventure Program today!
Sack Lunches for School Groups:
Low-cost sack lunches are available to purchase through the Zoo’s Flamingo Grill. Please submit your order using the order form below:
Please email your completed form to [email protected]
Please contact 326-8999 or [email protected] with any questions you may have.
