Tour prices are dependent upon the season.
Member discount: $50 off total tour cost. Group must have at least one active Zoo member on the tour to receive discount.
Summer ( May – August ) : $2,250 for up to (5) five people
Fall ( September – November ) : $2,000 for up to (5) five people
Winter ( December – February ) : $1,750 for up to (5) five people
Spring ( March – April ) : $2,000 for up to (5) five people
Party Extras
– Animal Artwork, $25 per painting
With this add-on, your Zoo Presenter will bring a selection of animal art for the birthday child to pick from. This is a great way to remember the fun animals that came and celebrated with you on your special day.
All Explorations include:
– One 2-hour tour, for one group of up to 15 participants.
– Admission to the Zoo for the day (Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
– One EdVenture mentor as your group’s personal guide!
– One Animal Ambassador presentation (turtle/tortoise, snake or lizard)
– Giraffe feeding
Scheduling Details:
A non-refundable $75 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. This deposit will be applied to your final payment.
We do not accept passes or memberships in place of admission fees for Zoo Explorations.
(Fee includes a $0.75 donation to Quarters for Conservation).
Please note: School buses and other vehicles that require more than one parking space will be required to park at an off-site location. Transportation to and from the off-site location is the responsibility of the visiting group. For details, visit our off-site bus parking information. Please do not include bus drivers in your chaperone count.
Details
– 45 minute engaging presentation with Zoo Staff
– 4 live animal ambassadors
– Touch opportunities with animal ambassadors (species dependent)
– Natural animal behavior demonstration (species specific)
– Maximum 30 participants per program.
Details
– 45 minute engaging presentation with Zoo Staff
– 4 live animal ambassadors
– Touch opportunities with animal ambassadors (species dependent)
– Animal artifacts (biofacts) may be included like skulls, feathers, antlers, etc.
– Max 30 participants per program
Details
– Program time is 45 minutes.
– Max of 30 students per program.
– Interactive activities that reinforce the program content.
– Touch opportunities with up to 2 animal ambassadors (species dependent).
Details
– Max 30 students per program
– 30 minute engaging presentation with Zoo Staff
– 3 live animal ambassadors
– Touch opportunities with animal ambassadors (species dependent)
Full Assembly Details
– 30 – 200 participants per program
– 45-60 minute show with Zoo Staff
– 5 – 6 live animal ambassadors
– Touch opportunities with an animal ambassador
Note: 5-year-old age minimum for this encounter.