Field Trips at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens offers educational, engaging, and interactive learning experiences for students of all ages! Come to the Zoo for a self-guided field trip, or add an education program to maximize the experience for your students while you are here. From biology and ecosystems to history and geography, there are a variety of ways our team can incorporate learning into your Zoo visit.
Nearly 50% of our annual field trips occur during March, April, and May. Our programming & lunch calendar fills to capacity during this time. To avoid the reservation rush, make your reservation as soon as possible.
Do you offer discounted rates for field trips?
Yes, we do, but in order to receive these discounted rates, field trip organizers must collect payment in advance and make one group payment at the front gate with a buisness check or credit card. Individuals who pay separately will be charged the full admission rates and not recieve the group rate. We do not accept cash, personal checks, or PO’s. If your group is tax exempt, please bring a copy of the tax exempt form on the day of the trip.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Field Trip School Rates
The following prices are effective as of September 1st, 2022. Prices are subject to change.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Field Trip Lunch Options
The following prices are effective as of September 1st, 2022. Prices are subject to change.
Book Your Field Trip to the Jacksonville Zoo Today
To schedule your field trip to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, please fill out the Field Trip Request Form below. We require all field trip requests be submitted two weeks in advance. Please fill out the following information in its entirety. Your reservation can not be processed without completed information.
We ask that before scheduling, your dates are confirmed and approved by your organization and any transportation departments that you might be using.
- Please note that we only accept Credit and debit card transactions within the Zoo, our restaurants and shops are now cash free.
- Only business checks and credit cards will be accepted as forms of payment for group admission. We do not accept cash, personal checks, or PO’s.
If you have any questions please email education@jacksonvillezoo.org.
Field Trip Request Form
Please note the following dates are not available to schedule: All of April, May. 4th-5th, May. 9th-12th, May. 18th-19th, May. 22nd, Jun. 14th, & Jul. 21st. We are not accepting bookings for education programs through August 2023.