Blank Park Zoo: Group Visits

Group Visits at Blank Park Zoo

Discounted admission is available for groups of 15 paying guests or more. Reservations are required at least 2 weeks advance to receive a school discount.

Group admission:

• Students – $6
• Chaperones – 1 free for every 10 students, $12 for additional chaperones being paid by the school, youth group, scout group, or day care.
• Chaperones not included on the school/youth group bill will need to pay full admissions pricing. Chaperones with a Zoo membership must get their membership scanned before entering with the group.

Click here to fill out a school group visit request.

Get organized! Click here to download our School Group Visit Guide and checklist.

Educational Add-ons for Group Visits

Ambassador Animal Programs:

Ambassador Animal Programs are private programs for up to 50 people. Cost is $55 per program and lasts half an hour.

• Programs must be scheduled 2 weeks prior to your visit
• Program times are 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 or 1:30
• Groups over 50 must request multiple programs

Vet Clinic Tours:

Vet Clinic Tours are private behind the scenes tours of our Animal Health Center for up to 15 people. These tours are best suited for High School students. Cost is $100 per tour and lasts half an hour.

• Programs must be scheduled 4 weeks prior to your visit
• Tour times are determined by vet staff availability

Career Panels:

Career Panels are an opportunity for students to engage with different Zoo staff and explore the different career options available at a Zoo. Career panels are best suited for Middle School and High School students. Cost is $55 and lasts half an hour.

• Programs must be scheduled 4 weeks prior to your visit
• Panel times are 11:00 or 1:00

 For more information or to book a reservation, please call the education office at 515-974-2550 or email education@blankparkzoo.org.