Field Trips

Plan Your Trip

FREE TEACHER VISITS
Teachers can visit the Zoo prior to a class visit. Call the Education Department to arrange your free visit. Download a copy of Zoo Rules (or request a copy from the Education Department).

PARKING
Buses should unload students at the Front Entrance. Bus parking is available behind Bringhurst Park Baseball Complex.

PICNIC AREAS
Picnic area inside the Zoo is limited and cannot be reserved. Public areas are available adjacent to the zoo grounds. Teachers can receive a hand stamp that will allow the entire class to re-enter the Zoo after lunch outside the Zoo. No glass containers or straws should be brought into the Zoo. Ice chests are allowed but are the responsibility of the group.

PALM CAFE
You may contact the Palm Cafe (Ext. 6828) for lunch arrangements. The Palm Cafe is operated by a private vendor and all arrangements should be made directly with the Cafe. Calling ahead and placing an order is recommended. Prior arrangements for lunch CANNOT be made through the Zoo offices.

GIFT SHOP
The Zoo Gift Shop is open 10 am - 4 pm. During busy times at the Zoo, Management may limit the number of students visiting the gift shop at one time. Teachers may contact the Gift Shop (473-1143, Ext. 6820) prior to a scheduled visit to arrange for souvenir bags to be prepared for each student. The gift shop manager will work with teachers to prepare bags at an agreed upon price.

FISH FOOD
Feeding the fish is a poular activity at the Zoo. Fish food dispensers are located around the pond near the Train station. Quarters are needed for the dispensers. Proceeds are used for Zoo projects.

COINS FOR CONSERVATION
A "penny machine" that creates a penny souvenir requires 2 quarters and a penny. There are wishing wells in various places in the Zoo where kids love to watch all types of coins spin and disappear. All proceeds are used to benefit animals and conservation projects.