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Self-Guided
Field Trips

School Group, Scouts, Day Cares & Camps Rates -
$7.00 per person
 

In order to receive a group rate, the entire group must enter at the same time. Reservations are required if you plan a field trip to the Zoo.

 


For details on the Winter Dare to Care Food Drive
admission promotion, click
here. Valid Nov. 1 - Feb. 29, 2012.
 

Chaperones

The Zoo requires one adult chaperone for every ten (10) children. Those chaperones are admitted free of charge. Additional chaperones will pay the student admission rate of $7.00. Students must be accompanied by adults at all times.

Louisville Zoo Members

Reminder: Zoo membership cards are not valid for school trip visits. Memberships were designed for an individual, couple or family experience and not built for group usage. Because we serve a large volume of school groups each year, it is necessary to serve groups efficiently in order to provide good customer service for all of our visitors.

Scheduling

The month of May is crowded and busy at the Zoo. Make your trip less hectic and more educational by scheduling a fall, winter or early spring trip.

Schools may schedule a self-guided field trip by completing a School Field Trip Reservation Form and faxing it to (502) 459-2196 or scan and email to ZooReceptionist@louisvilleky.gov  Scout/Daycare/Camp Field Trip Reservation Form.  Please complete and return.  We encourage you to register several weeks in advance of your trip.

Schools completing advanced registration will be mailed a confirmation packet containing an admission ticket to complete and bring to the zoo ticket window with payment for faster entry. Plus, you receive copies of zoo rules, educational materials, tips on planning meals and activities and more to help you prepare for your visit. To add a formal class to your trip click here.

Lunches

The Safari Culinary Company, the Zoo’s in-house caterer, offers a variety of convenient and inexpensive lunch options for your school group. Click here for details and prices.

Fun Activities

Discover all the fun activities to do inside the Zoo from carousel rides to the 4-D Ride - YOGI BEAR - The Wild Ride; the Sky Trail® High Adventure Course and Zip Line. Click here for descriptions and pictures. Once you reserve your field trip, your confirmation packet will provide details on how to purchase special tickets for select attractions for your school group. To get discounted rates, school groups must purchase rides as a group, not individually. Chaperones pay regular price for rides. School group rates: 4-D Ride - $4; Carousel - $1; Sky Trail® High Adventure Course - $7; Zip Line - $12 (10% off groups of 10 or more).

Field Trip Guidelines & Rules

Educational Materials

Worksheets and other curriculum materials are available to make your visit a more meaningful one. Click here for details. Contact the Education Department for more information.

Add a Valuable Educational Class

Enhance your field trip with specially designed classes taught by educators and docents (trained volunteers). Classes last 30 to 60 minutes and can be designed to fit curriculum needs.

Click here for available programs and prices.

 
 

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