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The Adventure Begins Here!

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. Please plan as far ahead as possible. Please click on the appropriate button below to see programs and pricing for your group type.

 

Behind the Scenes Experiences

Have you ever wondered what it was like behind-the-scenes at the Reid Park Zoo? Well, now you can see it firsthand! Have the opportunity of a lifetime when you plan ahead and request a behind-the-scenes experience. Please note:  These experiences are for small groups of 10 people or less.

Learn more here! 

Private and Youth Group Self-guided Tour

Private and Youth Groups (non-school groups) of 20 or more people can make a 30-day advanced reservation to receive a discount on regular Zoo admission.
Click here to fill out your request form today! 

YAHOO and AOL USERS: Please email us directly to reserve a self-guided tour at visitorservice@reidparkzoo.org. This form will not function properly from Yahoo and AOL email accounts. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Looking for other fun activities at the Zoo?

Click here to learn more about the Giraffe Encounter, Carousel and Train rides!

Are you planning a trip to the Zoo with a large group?

If you purchase your group’s tickets in advance you receive a bulk discount rate!
Check out our group discount rate here!

Looking for a Virtual Program option?

Please click here for a list of online resources and virtual field trip opportunities available to schools and youth groups. 

 

The following programs are available:

 

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:
$20 per person (child and adult). Minimum program price: $300.00.

Request a Zoo Keeper in Training Program Today! 

YAHOO and AOL USERSPlease email us directly to request your program at education@reidparkzoo.org. This form will not function properly from Yahoo and AOL email accounts. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

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:
$20 per person (child and adult). Minimum program price: $300.00.

Request a Dr Zoo Program Today! 

YAHOO and AOL USERS: Please email us directly to request your program at education@reidparkzoo.org. This form will not function properly from Yahoo and AOL email accounts. We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

Zoo Adventure Program (ZAP):

If you have a large 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:
$10.00 per person (child and adult). This includes Zoo admission and
program participation. Minimum program price: $200.00.

Zoo Adventure Program Topics:

  • Habitats (designed for all ages): Learn what an animal needs in its habitat and how animals survive in the desert, rainforest and savanna habitats.
  • Adaptations (designed for all ages): Learn about adaptations that help wild animals survive and how people can be inspired by nature’s survival tips.
  • Zoo 101 (designed for all ages): 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.
  • Locomotion (designed for grades K-2): Investigate how animals move from here to there by exploring their unique adaptations.
  • Conservation and Endangered Species (ages 8 and up): Discover Reid Park Zoo’s role as a conservation organization and how zoos and scientists work to protect wildlife and wild places.
  • Animal Food and Nutrition – Feeding A Zoo (ages 6 and up): During this program, your group will take a peek at what some of the animals at the Zoo eat and meet live animal ambassadors.  Your group will learn about the unique adaptations that determine what an animal eats and what it takes to feed all the animals at the Zoo.
  • Animal Health Care- Caring for Animals in a Zoo (ages 8 and up): Visit the Zoo’s Animal Health Center, meet live animal ambassadors, and learn how the Zoo cares for over 250 animal residents.

Behind-the-Scenes Add-on for ZAP programs:

These add-on encounters are only for groups participating in a ZAP program.  Each encounter will last 20-minutes Behind-the-Scenes for an additional fee.

Age:
All participants must be at least 5 years or older.

Program Length:
20-minutes

Fee:
$4.00 per person (in addition to ZAP session fee)

Behind-the-Scenes opportunities include ONE of the following:

  • Rhino encounter (groups will need to split into smaller groups of 10 for this experience)
  • Anteater encounter (currently unavailable)

NOTE: All animal encounters are subject to change on the day of your program if necessary for animal health and comfort.

 

Request a Zoo Adventure Program Today! 

YAHOO and AOL USERS: Please email us directly to request your program at education@reidparkzoo.org. This form will not function properly from Yahoo and AOL email accounts. We apologize for the inconvenience.