Dig Deeper

This form is for new reservation requests ONLY.

To reschedule an existing field trip reservation, click here.
Are you a Homeschool family or group? Click here.

Before you complete this form, you will need to make sure you have the following information:

  • Total number of students
  • Total number of teachers
  • Total number of special needs students who will be accompanied by IEP-mandated 1:1 assistants (This does not apply to classroom or preschool assistants.)
  • Total (expected) number of parent/guardians

Let’s get started!

Step 1:

Read carefully the Zoo’s field trip policies (required), and determine if your group is eligible for the grant-funded free field trip program.

Groups that are not eligible for the grant-funded field trip program may use the Large Group Ticket Sales page to plan their visit.

Step 2:

Check the calendar below to see if your preferred date is available. NOTE: Two weeks’ advance notice is required for field trip reservations. Dates in red are already full or otherwise unavailable for field trips.

YELLOW = Spaces Running Low
RED = Spaces Not Available

Step 3:

Complete the Reservation Request Form below. NOTE: Missing or incomplete information will delay processing.












What field trip date are you requesting?
1st choice
2nd choice
Tell us about you and your school!
Your First Name
Your Last Name
Email
Daytime Phone
Full School Name

Is the school Title I?

School Street Address
City
Zip Code
Please enter your daycare license number (Required for grant-funding purposes)
Daycare License Number*

Note: If you are a homeschool, you will be asked to supply documentation that verifies your status (e.g., a letter from the local school system, an umbrella card).

Step 4: Tell us about your group!

Grade Level (check all that apply)

Estimated field trip fees will be based on the attendance numbers you provide below. You will only be charged (if applicable), however, on the day of your visit for your actual attendance.

Your required number of chaperones will be calculated by dividing the number of students by eight (8). These required adults are admitted free. All other adults beyond this ratio will receive a discounted admission rate. NOTE: Teachers are not automatically free. Please review carefully the field trip pricing information in the Field Trip Policies.

Number of Students
Number of Teachers

How many special needs students will be accompanied by IEP-mandated 1:1 Assistants? (Note: This does NOT refer to classroom or preschool assistants.)

Number of expected Parent/Guardians

Note that required chaperone slots (i.e., free adults) will be assigned first to teachers and then if applicable to parent chaperones. Adults—whether teachers or parents–beyond the 8:1 chaperone ratio will be considered “extra adults,” and will receive a discounted admission rate.

Who will be the contact person on the day of your field trip (if different from above)?

First Name
Last Name

How will your group be arriving to the Zoo?

Step 5:

Would you like to add a structured learning program to your field trip visit? Structured learning programs for school groups include Zoo Introduction programs and ZOOlabs. Additional program fees are required.

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