Discount admission rates and discount train tickets are available for groups of 15 or more that enter the zoo together and are paid for in one transaction.
| Regular Admission | $7.50 (Adult) |
| Regular Admission | $5.50 (Child) |
| Regular Train | $1.50 |
| Group Admission | $4.50 |
| Group Train | $1.00 |
All rates and fees are subject to change.
Group rates are available for schools, churches, assisted care facilities, and other organizations. They must be groups of 15 or more, enter the zoo together and be paid for in one transaction. Family groups are not included.
All chaperones/parents may be included in the group rate if they wish to enter the Zoo with the group/class and are paid for with the group. One payment can cover admission and train tickets.
Anyone paying individually will be charged the regular admission fee.
Teachers and bus drivers are admitted free.
Cash, business/organization check, cashier check or credit card payment is accepted.
School or business purchase orders can be accepted if arrangements are made with the Zoo office at least one week prior to your visit.
Change cannot be given to an individual if checks are not made out accurately. The remaining balance will be mailed to the school.
Refunds will not be given once a group has entered the Zoo. Unused train tickets are nonrefundable but can be used on another visit.
Field trips are welcomed at the zoo anytime during the year. Reservations are required and we recommend you make arrangements at least two weeks prior to your visit. During the spring, be sure to reserve at least a month in advance.
The months of March, April, and May are extremely busy, especially on Fridays, so consider Monday through Thursday. Sometimes it is necessary to limit the number of groups visiting each day to prevent overcrowding. Fall is also a great time to visit the zoo.
The Education Department can assist teachers with activity ideas. Scavenger hunts, observation sheets, animal trivia quizzes or animal fact sheets are available upon request.
Education programs featuring amazing small creatures, videos and more can be scheduled in advance at no additional cost.
Lessons are customized to adhere to Louisiana's state-mandated standards of learning and are taught using scientific inquiry.
Contact the Education Department at 318-441-6818 to discuss program options for your grade level.
School IDs or name tags should be worn by students and teachers. These can be wrist bands, adhesive tags, or may be attached to the student with string.
Please DO NOT use safety or straight pins as they are a serious health hazard to the animals if they fall off.
Please include the name of the child, teacher's name, and school on tags.
Buses should unload students at the Front Entrance. Bus parking is available behind Bringhurst Park Baseball Complex.
The picnic area inside the Zoo is limited and cannot be reserved. Picnic areas inside the zoo include the playground and Picnic Pavilion. Seating at the tables at the Palm Cafe is reserved for customers only.
Public areas are available adjacent to the zoo grounds. The shaded, grassy area in the front zoo parking lot, Big Island, and City Park all have areas that can accomodate picnicing groups. Bringhurst Park has a larger playground and splash pad. 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. Due to lack of space, we do not provide monitored lunch storage. Ice chests are allowed but are the responsibility of the group.
You may contact the Palm Cafe (318-441-6836 or 318-308-3298) for lunch arrangements. The Palm Cafe is operated by a private vendor and all arrangements should be made directly with the Cafe.
Prior arrangements for lunch CANNOT be made through the Zoo offices. The Palm Cafe requests a final count at least one week before your scheduled field trip, and requires a 24 hour cancellation notice.
Kids options include hot dog, corn dog, or ham and cheese hoagie meals. Adult options include hamburger or cheeseburger meals. For an additional charge, sno cones are also available.
The Zootique is open from 10 am - 5 pm. Teachers may contact the Zootique (318-441-6820) prior to a scheduled visit to arrange for souvenir bags to be prepared for each student. (The Zootique requires a minimum 1 week notice.)
The Zootique manager will work with teachers to prepare bags at an agreed upon price. During busy times at the Zoo, Management may limit the number of students visiting the Zootique at one time.
Each class is geared to a specific age group and sessions include activities, crafts, behind-the-scenes tours, snacks, train rides, animal encounters, visits with zookeepers, and a t-shirt.
Summer Safari classes enable your child to experience the Zoo and its animals under the guidance of teachers, trained volunteers and Zoo staff.A completed application with full payment is required to reserve a space. All registrations are processed in the order they are received and membership status is checked.
Summer Safari forms must be received no later than the Wednesday before your chosen class.
Refunds Full refunds are given only to those who make the request more than two weeks prior to class starting (A $3 processing fee will be charged for refunds of credit card or online payments).
Requests made less than two weeks prior to class will receive only a 50% refund since the spot has been reserved for you and it may not be filled.
Individuals making a request within six days of the class shall not receive a refund.
Rescheduling
Rescheduling requests are determined by availability.
Once your child's registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation notice by mail, phone, or email based on your registration form. Classes may be cancelled or combined if registration is below our required minimum.
No, we adhere to grade requirements as our classes are age appropriate. All classes are based on grade completed.
It will be more likely for your child to be registered in the same class with a friend if both completed forms with payment are turned in together.
If non-member forms are mailed with member forms, they will both be processed after the non-member date.
We can put you on a waiting list, however there is no guarantee that a space will become available.
Your child can attend multiple classes for his or her age group. Although some activities may be repeated, different lesson plans are developed for each class.
Children can be registered for up to TWO classes at one time.
PLEASE MAKE US AWARE OF ANY ALLERGIES or restrictions your child may have. Note this on the registration form and make sure the teacher is aware of this on the first day.
Drop-off and pick-up occurs at Education Building A behind Bringhurst Field, not the main Zoo Entrance.
Children should arrive 10 minutes prior to class beginning and should be picked up promptly at the end of class.
A parent or guardian MUST sign the child in and out each day.
Children should dress comfortably, no new or valuable clothing.
CLOSED SHOES are required. No slides, flip-flops, sandals, crocs, wheelies, etc.
Make sure clothing is weather appropriate, since campers will spend time outdoors too.
Summer Safari campers will receive a t-shirt (included in class fee), and no size exchanges can be made. T-shirts will be issued on photo day (usually the second day).
It is not necessary for anyone to attend with the child unless there are special need requirements.
Campers are supervised at all times by Zoo staff, trained volunteers and educators who conduct the classes. Registered teen volunteers may accompany groups of campers when walking in the zoo.
Yes, snacks are prepared for all classes and water and other drinks are made available every day. Children cannot purchase drinks or snack during classes.
Each day children will get to see different animals up close. Some will be touchable, others not. Children are offered special educational opportunities such as visits with zookeepers and holding an animal for a photo.
A limited number of partial to full scholarships are available. Scholarship applications are available by calling 318-441-6810.
Children can only be registered for TWO Summer Safari classes at a time.
Exploring Habitats
Completed Kindergarten
June 10 - June 14
9 am - noon
Connect animals with their habitats and learn what animals need in their environment to survive.
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Traveling Through the Tree Tops
Completed Kindergarten
June 24 - June 28
9 am - noon
Monkey around and see how animals use the trees as a safe hide-away or a cafe in the clouds.
CLASS FULL
From A to Z in the Rainforest
Completed Kindergarten
July 15 - July 19
9 am - noon
Go on a wild trip to find intriguing creatures and plants that call the rainforest home.
CLASS FULL
A Hop, Skip and Jump to South America
Completed Kindergarten
July 29 - August 2
9 am - noon
Discover if you've got the moves as we explore South America to see how animals move and search for food.
Night Time is Meal Time
Completed Grades 1st & 2nd
June 3 - June 7
9 am - noon
Which animals go bump in the night? Investigate the nocturnal animals that come alive when the sun goes down and learn how they hunt for food.
CLASS FULL
Creepy Crawlies Are Everywhere
Completed Grades 1st & 2nd
June 10 - June 14
9 am - noon
Big creatures depend on little creatures, and you can learn about both.
CLASS FULL
Habitats are Homes
Completed Grades 1st & 2nd
June 24 - June 28
1 pm - 4 pm
Explore the plains, forests, jungles, and rivers of Central and South America to uncover the incredible creatures that live there.
CLASS FULL
Anteaters to Coatis
Completed Grades 1st & 2nd
July 8 - July 12
9 am - noon
Who's new at the Zoo? Discover fascinating facts about the new animals coming to the zoo for the Land of the Jaguar exhibit.
CLASS FULL
The Colors of South America
Completed Grades 1st & 2nd
July 22 - July 26
9 am - noon
From animals to architecture to art - it's a colorful continent!
CLASS FULL
Amazing Amazon Animals
Completed Grades 1st & 2nd
July 29 - August 2
9 am - noon
Go on a South American adventure to uncover the diverse wildlife that lives in and around the Amazon River Basin.
CLASS FULL
Helping Save Species
Completed Grades 3rd & 4th
June 3 - June 7
9 am - noon
Discover the zoo's endangered species and what is being done to help save them. You can come up with ideas of your own!
CLASS FULL
Exploring the Americas
Completed Grades 3rd & 4th
June 17 - June 21
9 am - noon
Travel through North, Central and South America to learn interesting facts about the animals and how people co-exist with them.
CLASS FULL
Ants, Termites, Spiders & More Creepy Critters
Completed Grades 3rd & 4th
June 24 - June 28
1 pm - 4 pm
Surf a different kind of web - the web of life! Uncover fun facts about creepy critters and the animals that depend on them.
Building a Zoo
Completed Grades 3rd & 4th
July 8 - July 12
9 am - noon
What does it take to build a new animal exhibit? Learn about the process, visit the work site and help design an exhibit of your own.
CLASS FULL
Safari in Central America
Completed Grades 3rd & 4th
July 22 - July 26
9 am - noon
Go on a cultural safari to discover the wildlife, people and way of life in areas of Central America.
CLASS FULL
Zoos Make a Difference
Completed Grades 5th & 6th
June 10 - June 14
9 am - noon
Conservation projects at zoos are involved in protecting and propagating species. Learn about our zoo's participation in the importation of a jaguar from Panama.
CLASS FULL
Mayan Myths and Mysteries
Completed Grades 5th & 6th
July 15 - July 19
9 am - noon
Unravel mysteries of the fascinating Mayan culture, including the people and the animals such as the jaguar.
CLASS FULL
Keeping Animals Healthy
Completed Grades 7th & 8th
June 24 - June 28
9 am - noon
Learn about the proactive approach to zoo veterinary medicine and how our team works hard to keep the animals healthy.
For ages 4 & 5
Each class is coordinated to follow a different animal theme. Train rides are included.
Parents need not stay for the class unless there is a special need requirement. There are plenty of volunteers on hand so that kids have a fun, safe zoo experience.
A completed application with full payment is required to reserve a space. All registrations are processed in the order they are received and membership status is checked.
Zoo Cubs forms must be received no later than the Monday before your chosen class.
Refunds Full refunds are given only to those who make the request more than two weeks prior to class starting (A $3 processing fee will be charged for refunds of credit card or online payments).
Requests made less than two weeks prior to class will receive only a 50% refund since the spot has been reserved for you and it may not be filled.
Individuals making a request within six days of the class shall not receive a refund.
Rescheduling requests are determined by availability.
Once your child's registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation notice by mail, phone, or email based on your registration form. Classes may be cancelled or combined if registration is below our required minimum.
No, we adhere to the age requirements as our classes are age appropriate.
It will be more likely for your child to be registered in the same class with a friend if both completed forms with payment are turned in together.
If non-member forms are mailed with member forms, they will both be processed after the non-member date.
We can put you on a waiting list, however there is no guarantee that a space will become available.
Your child can attend multiple classes for his or her age group. Although some activities may be repeated, different lesson plans are developed for each class.
Children can be registered for up to THREE classes at one time.
PLEASE MAKE US AWARE OF ANY ALLERGIES or restrictions your child may have. Note this on the registration form and make sure the teacher is aware of this.
Drop-off and pick-up occurs at Education Building A behind Bringhurst Field, not the main Zoo Entrance.
Children should arrive 10 minutes prior to class beginning and should be picked up promptly at the end of class.
A parent or guardian MUST sign the child in and out.
Children should dress comfortably, no new or valuable clothing.
CLOSED SHOES are required. No slides, flip-flops, sandals, crocs, wheelies, etc.
Make sure clothing is weather appropriate, since campers will spend time outdoors too.
It is not necessary for anyone to attend with the child unless there are special need requirements.
Children are supervised at all times by Zoo staff, trained volunteers and educators who conduct the classes. Registered teen volunteers may accompany the group when walking in the zoo.
Yes, there is a snack break. Children cannot purchase drinks or snack during class.
Children will get to see an animal up-close.
Children can only be registered for 3 Zoo Cubs classes at a time.
Are your neighbors a little wild? Learn about the critters that live close to home.
Become a "Zooper Hero" for Mother Earth! Embark on a journey to discover how you can keep our planet healthy.
Discover the rainbow of animals at the Zoo.
Zoo veterinarians have one of the wildest jobs around. Learn what it takes to care for over 500 zoo animals.
CLASS FULL
Go on an around-the-world adventure to explore different habitats and the animals that call them home.
Try to keep up with some of the Zoo's movers and shakers and learn how our critter pals get from here to there.
CLASS FULL
No passport needed! Trek into South America to uncover the continent's amazing creatures and the wild places they inhabit.
For ages 2 & 3
All Babes and Beasts classes are currently full. Please call 318-441-6814 to be added to the waiting list.
Children are introduced to the wonders of wildlife through stories, music, circle time, hands-on learning, and a guided walking tour to see an animal in the zoo.
Train rides are included. Don't forget your stroller!
Due to limited space, maximum of one adult per child. For everyone's safety and enjoyment, unregistered children including siblings may not attend. Strollers are not provided but are strongly recommended.
A completed application with full payment is required to reserve a space. All registrations are processed in the order they are received and membership status is checked.
Babes and Beasts forms must be received no later than the Monday before your chosen class.
Refunds Full refunds are given only to those who make the request more than two weeks prior to class starting (A $3 processing fee will be charged for refunds of credit card or online payments).
Requests made less than two weeks prior to class will receive only a 50% refund since the spot has been reserved for you and it may not be filled.
Individuals making a request within six days of the class shall not receive a refund.
Rescheduling Rescheduling requests are determined by availability.
Once your child's registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation notice by mail, phone, or email based on your registration form. Classes may be cancelled or combined if registration is below our required minimum.
No, we adhere to these requirements as our classes are age appropriate.
It will be more likely for your child to be registered in the same class with a friend if both completed forms with payment are turned in together.
If non-member forms are mailed with member forms, they will both be processed after the non-member date.
We can put you on a waiting list, however there is no guarantee that a space will become available.
Children can be registered for up to ONE Babes and Beasts classes at one time.
PLEASE MAKE US AWARE OF ANY ALLERGIES or restrictions your child may have.
Babes and Beasts classes meet at Education Building A behind Bringhurst Field, not the main Zoo Entrance.
Children should dress comfortably, no new or valuable clothing.
CLOSED SHOES are required. No slides, flip-flops, sandals, crocs, wheelies, etc.
Make sure clothing is weather appropriate, since campers will spend time outdoors too.
One adult per child is required to stay for the class.
Children are supervised at all times by Zoo staff, trained volunteers and educators who conduct the classes.
No, there is no snack break.
Children will get to see an animal up-close.
Children can only be registered for ONE Babes & Beasts class at a time.
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Looking for a unique place to go wild on your birthday? At the Alexandria Zoo we welcome party animals of all ages.
The Zoo offers three types of party packages:
Self-guided Party at the Playground
These are available for any day of the week for children of any age.The party includes admission for everyone, tables for the party, and a zoo souvenir from the Zoo Gift Shop for the birthday child.
On the day of your party, please provide the zoo office with a copy of your guest list. The cashier will note the arrival of each guest and at the conclusion of your party, you will then pay for only those guests that attended your party.
Self-guided Party in a Supervised Building
These are available on Saturdays for children of any age.On the day of your party, you will provide the zoo office with a copy of your guest list. The cashier will note the arrival of each guest. At the conclusion of your party, you will only pay for those guests that attended your party.
As each guest arrives, they will receive an armband. This wristband will allow them admission into the education building. Without the wristband, they will be UNABLE to enter the building for the party.
Volunteer-guided Party with an Educational Component
These are available on Saturdays. Children must be at least four years of age TURNING five.This is a volunteer-guided party held in Education Building B. A Docent (trained zoo volunteer) will run all activities for this party.
On the day of your party, you will provide the zoo office with a copy of your guest list. The cashier will note the arrival of each guest. At the conclusion of your party, you will only pay for those guests that attended your party. As each guest arrives, they will receive an armband. This wristband will allow them admission into the education building. Without the wristband, they will be UNABLE to enter the building for the party.
