Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Field Trips

Welcome!

Field trips can include programming with our education department, or just a fun day exploring the zoo as a group. Check out more information about our education programs and reserve your field trip below.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR PREK-5TH GRADE:

  • Each 30-minute program costs $40 and includes up to 30 students and 2 teacher chaperones
  • Topics are grade specific and related to different science TEKS

BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS DESIGNED FOR 6TH GRADE AND UP:

  • Each 30-minute tour costs $125 and includes up to 20 people (chaperones included)
  • Tour begins at gate located by the Aldabra Tortoise exhibit

Available Topics

The Bare Necessities
Students will learn all about animals' basic needs for survival through hands-on investigation of animal habitats.

It's the Cycle of Life
Students will enjoy immersive activities and learn all about the similarities and differences between the life cycles of various organisms.

Web Weavers
Students will create their own life-size model food web and learn how to use this model to explore the delicate balance of ecosystems

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