Field Trips

Schedule the wildest field trip ever! Bring your class or daycare to the Zoo for a day full of exploration, learning, and fun.

Reduced admission is available for school groups of 10 or more children, aged 2 or older, with a reservation. Field trips may be scheduled during normal Zoo hours. Open daily April 15–October 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. During June, July and August, the Zoo remains open until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

To schedule the wildest field trip in town, please register online.  

Field Trip Rates

(Sales tax is additional)

Admission - $3.50

Train Rides - $2 

Horse Rides - $3

To receive exempt pricing, organization must submit a Form 13 at or prior to visit. Check with your accounting office, they will be able to supply this to you.  

In order to receive the Field Trip rate one payment must be presented for the entire group at the Zoo's entrance. If individual payments must be collected by Zoo personnel, regular rates will apply - adults $7.25, children (aged 2-12) $6.25 and seniors 62+ $6.25 (sales tax is additional). Memberships may be used if parents are in attendance with their children and proceed through gate separately from group.

No other discounts or coupons may be used with the Field Trip pricing.

Lunch and Picnic Needs

The Safari Café is available and ready to provide hot (or cold) nutritional meals for your group. To receive a menu or pre-order for your group, please call Michelle at 402.475.6741, ext 132 or email.

Zoo policy states that no outside food may be brought inside Zoo grounds. An exception has been made for school field trips. The private picnic area, subject to availability and on a first come first served basis, is the designated area for your group. This private picnic area must be reserved prior to your visit when registering online. Multiple groups may be scheduled together to reach capacity. No catered or potluck meals are allowed. Meal storage prior to lunch time is the responsibility of group leader. Zoo is not responsible for lost lunches due to peacock and/or squirrel nibbling.

If the private picnic area is unavailable, groups should consider picnicking at Antelope Park to the south of Zoo.

Bus Parking

Buses may unload and park at the designated bus lane - look for the yellow curb. Drivers receive free admission!