Self-guided visits

Explore the zoo with your educational group at you own pace.

There are no programming elements or instructors included with self-guided visits.

• Open to groups such as schools and community organizations.
• Requires a minimum of 10 paying group members to book.
• Cost:
  • $11 per adult
  • $8 per child (ages 3-12)
  • $8 per senior (ages 60+)
  • Children age 2 or younger are free
• Payment must be made in one (1) transaction.
• Memberships and passes cannot be used towards group admission or education programs.
• Available:
  • Summer: Monday through Friday
  • October 1 to June 1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

We recommend you reserve your self-guided visit 2 weeks or more in advance.

If you are a middle school, high school or college educator, send us an email so we can help plan your visit.

1. Book at least two weeks in advance of your visit date
2. Request a self-guided visit reservation
3. We will email you the estimated cost of your Self-Guided Visit
4. We will contact you to finalize your reservation

Your reservation is not finalized until you receive your reservation packet via email.

Review the information in your emailed reservation confirmation packet for zoo rules, information on bus parking and arrival/check-in times, and payment directions.