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Field Trip Planner

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Plan Your Field Trip

The Dallas Zoo welcomes groups and organizations throughout the year for WILD field trips!

Field trips to the dallas Zoo are a great way to spark and maintain a child’s interest in animals, nature, the environment, science, and more!

  • Groups must preregister at least two weeks in advance of their scheduled date to qualify for the discounted rate.
  • A credit card is required to complete your reservation online.
  • You are able to defer your payment by using the “Alternate Payment Plans” button.
  • Email education@dallaszoo.com to book without a credit card.

 

Book Your Field Trip

Who is eligible?

  • Public or private schools
  • Preschools
  • State licensed day cares
  • Home school groups
  • Scouts
  • Church groups
  • Shelters
  • City of Dallas recreation centers
  • YMCA / YWCA
  • Boys & Girls Clubs
  • Organized college classes (where a teacher is bringing the students for a class project)

Admission 

  • $6 per person

  • Parents must purchase their tickets when they arrive. They can not be added to online field trip orders.

 

Parking Cost

  • Free for school buses
  • $12 per additional vehicles
  • Note: Parking is limited on high-capacity field trip days. Parents and chaperones not riding the bus are highly encouraged to carpool or take the DART Red Line straight to our front entrance.

 

Add-Ons

Enhance your student’s wild learning adventure during your field trip with our special add-on programming.

View Add-Ons

 

Map Out Your Visit

Still have questions?

The Education Office is open Monday-Friday during regular Zoo hours. Contact us at Education@DallasZoo.com or  469.554.7300.

The Dallas Zoo reserves the right to change pricing and policies without notice.


 

 

Dallas ISD P-tech partners with Dallas Zoo for student Field trips