Non School Groups
We have a variety of programs available for groups of all sizes and ages! Our programs are scheduled first come, first serve, and according to date and staff availability.
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NOn-School Groups
Youth Group Programs and Self-Guided Tours
Private and Youth Groups (non-school youth groups or college students) of 20 or more people can make a 30-day advanced reservation to receive a discount on regular Zoo admission.
Adults & Family Groups
Behind the Scenes Experiences
Discover the inner workings of the Zoo from the commissary to the health clinic to up-close encounters. Advance registration is required.
Junior Zoo Keeper
Through this interactive, hands-on program your group will experience a snapshot of a day in the life of a Zoo Keeper.
Travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s kitchen to learn what the animals at the Zoo eat and watch a training demonstration with an animal ambassador. Creating an enrichment puzzle for an animal and visiting the goat yard and aviary will provide opportunities for participants to see and do some of the tasks the animal care staff have to care for these species. Have your group leave their best clothes at home and be prepared to get down and dirty on this behind-the-scenes adventure!
Age:
Designed for youth groups with children ages 6 and up
Maximum group size:
15 participants (adults and children)
NOTE: Chaperones are required for this program and must pay the program fee.
Program Length:
2 hour program (Program start time must be no later than 9:30AM)
Fee:
$25 per person (child and adult). Minimum program price: $375.00.
Dr. Zoo
Your group will travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a day in the life of a Zoo Vet experience
Participants will utilize the Freeport-McMoRan Education Gallery to view the surgery, treatment, and pharmacy rooms of the Animal Health Center. They’ll experience first-hand the importance of math and science in diagnosing and treating animal ailments through hands-on activity stations that are based on real-life zoo scenarios. After they’ve finished helping all of their patients, they’ll earn their Dr. Zoo certificate!
Age:
Designed for youth groups with children ages 8 and up
Maximum group size:
15 participants (adults and children)
NOTE: Chaperones are required for this program and must pay the program fee.
Program Length:
2 hour program
Fee:
$25 per person (child and adult). Minimum program price: $375.00.
Zoo Adventure Program (ZAP)
If you have a youth or college group, this is the adventure for you! ZAP programs focus on a topic of your choice and will include fun activities and presentations with LIVE animal ambassadors.
Age:
Designed for ages 5 and up.
Maximum group size:
Indoor capacity is 40 people per program.
For larger groups, we can schedule back-to-back programs on the same day.
Program Length:
45-minutes
Fee:
$12.00 per person (child and adult). This includes Zoo admission and program participation. Minimum program price: $240.00.
Programs will focus on the topic of your choice and will include fun activities and presentations with live animal ambassadors.
All Ages
Habitats
Learn what an animal needs in its habitat and how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats.
All Ages
Adaptations
Learn about adaptations that help wild animals survive and how people can be inspired by nature’s survival tips.
All Ages
Zoo 101
Caring for the animals that call the Zoo home is a big job! Learn how we do it and why what we do is so important.
All Ages (20 people per program limit)
Animal Food and Nutrition – Feeding A Zoo
Omnivore, herbivore, carnivore, or insectivore? During this program, your group will take a peek at what some of the animals at the Zoo eat and meet live animal ambassadors.
Grades K-2
Locomotion
Investigate how animals move from here to there by exploring their unique adaptations.
Grades 3+
Conservation and Endangered Species
Discover Reid Park Zoo’s role as a conservation organization and how zoos and scientists work to protect wild animals and wild places.
Grades 3+ (20 people per program limit)
Animal Health Care – Caring for Animals in a Zoo
Visit the Zoo’s Animal Health Center, meet live animal ambassadors, and learn how the Zoo cares for over 250 animal residents in this hands-on, STEM-based program.
Education Request Form
Please fill out this form to request an education program at the Zoo for your club or other private group. This is a REQUEST only–we will contact you to finalize details or discuss alternate dates.
Requests must be made at least 2 weeks prior to your visit.
Please make sure you see a confirmation screen indicating your form has been submitted successfully. If you have any questions feel free to call 520-837-8200 or email education@reidparkzoo.org
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