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Field Trip Frequently Asked Questions
Where should the bus park?
How does my group enter the Zoo?
Can we bring our own lunches to the Zoo?
What are the rules we should follow while at the Zoo?
Do I need to make a field trip reservation in advance?
What academic standards can field trips meet?
Where should the bus park?
From October – May the school bus parking area is located in
Papago Park just southwest of the Zoo’s main parking lot.
Students should unload in this area and follow the signs
directing you to the Children’s Entrance. Only buses
transporting handicapped visitors and those scheduled for
our Special Needs Programs on Monday mornings may enter the
main parking lot and unload at the main front entrance to
the Zoo.
From June – September buses may park in the main lot as the
Children’s Entrance is closed.
Chaperones should park in the main parking lot and meet your
group at the School Group Entrance.
Download School Bus Driver Letter June – September
Download School Bus Driver Letter October – May
How does my group enter the Zoo?
From October – May all groups arriving before 11am should
enter through the Nina Mason Pulliam Children’s Entrance
located southwest of the Zoo’s main entrance. Groups
entering after 11am should enter through the main entrance.
Please note that the Children’s Entrance closes at 1pm and
groups should exit the Zoo through the main exit. At other
times or from June-September, the group may enter through
the Main Zoo Entrance.
Please follow these procedures when entering the Zoo.
1. Assemble your entire group before proceeding to the
entrance – groups will not be admitted until all children
and adults are present.
2. Appoint one adult to bring this form and payment to the
window marked GROUPS – if more than one class is visiting
together, only one adult, one admission form, and one
payment is needed for the entire group.
Can we bring our own lunches to the Zoo?
Yes. The Zoo provides non-refrigerated storage for lunches.
Be sure to clearly mark your group’s boxes. Please note that
for the safety of the animals glass containers are
prohibited.
You may also purchase lunches in advance from the Zoo’s
Savanna Grill. Download and complete the School
Lunch Order Form to reserve your group’s lunches.
What are rules to follow during our Zoo visit?
1. For the safety of our animals the following items are not
permitted at the Zoo: glass, straight pins, balloons, toy
guns/swords, noise makers and whistles.
2. All students, regardless of age or grade, must remain
with an adult chaperone for the duration of the visit.
3. Please be respectful to the exhibit animals by not
yelling at them, throwing items in their exhibits, or
climbing on exhibits.
4. Remember that all of the animals are on special diets and
are not to be fed by anyone but their keepers.
5. Please be respectful to other Zoo visitors.
Do I need to make my field trip reservation in advance?
Scheduling your field trip in advance will help us ensure
that you receive all of the correct paperwork and that our
admissions staff will be ready for your arrival. Many of our
educational programs are available on a limited basis and
registering early will give you a better chance to reserve
the date of your choice.
What
academic standards can field trips meet?
Guided Tours, Workshops, Animal Discoveries, Night Camps,
Outreaches, and other programs are adapted for each grade
level and are based on Arizona State Academic Standards. See
specific programs for details.
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