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For field trip questions, please call the Education Department at (317) 630-2180, Monday through Friday between 9am and 3pm.Giraffe feeding2-Don Reynolds

To be eligible for the school group rate schools must meet the following criteria:

*Group visiting must have at least 15 people.
*Group must be part of a school that is currently in session. (Day cares do not qualify.)
*Preschools must have a teacher on staff that has a valid teaching license. (CDAs do not qualify.)

The school group rate does not apply to summer day care for school aged children or summer camps.

School groups must make a reservation before coming to the Zoo & Gardens. Reservations are required two weeks in advance of the visit date.

Cost For an Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens
Field Trip 2012

Students                                                                    $6.00
Adult Chaperone                                                     $6.00
 
Teaching staff (including bus drivers)                 Free
Bus parking on visit date                                        Free
All other vehicles                                                    $6.00  
 
For home school groups, at least 15 people are required for a group rate.

Click here for Field Trip Reservation Instructions!

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Reservations must be made at least two weeks prior to your visit. A separate reservation must be made for each visit.  Please note that changes to your reservation cannot be made on-line. To make any changes you must call Education at (317) 630-2180, Monday through Friday between 9am and 3pm.

Other Information

Summer Day Camp, Day Cares, or Bringing a Large Group
What to do at the Zoo
Adult Chaperones
Lunch Plans
What to Wear

Zoo Closed On June 8th, 2012
The Indianapolis Zoo will be closed on June 8, 2012, due to Zoobilation, our annual fundraising event.

Holiday Hours
Also, please note that during the end of the year holidays, Zoo operating hours will change to 12noon to 9pm daily, closed on Christmas Eve & Day and New Year's Eve and Day. The specific dates for our Christmas at the Zoo event vary from year to year - check the Special Events section of the web site.  We can only give school group rates if your group leaves by 5pm.
Click here for Online Reservations.

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