Scheduling Your 2022 Field Trip

We're delighted to welcome schools back to the zoo! Please read below for the information you'll need and to register.

The 2022 education rate is $9.75, including students, chaperones, and teachers. If your school is located in King County and has at least 30% of its students eligible for free/reduced lunch, financial assistance is available. Application for assistance is included in the registration process.

To be eligible for the education rate, groups must:

• Be coming for an educational purpose (including homeschool groups, preK-12th schools, colleges, out-of-school camps, daycare centers and senior groups).  
• Make reservations at least three weeks in advance.
• Have a minimum of one adult chaperone (teacher or parent/guardian, age 21+) for every six students.  Groups of college age and older participants do not require chaperones. Note: Please do not include 1:1 aides/para-educators in your chaperone count. Please contact us for more information on 1:1 aides and chaperone requirements.
• Chaperone students (regardless of age/grade) at all times while on zoo grounds.
• Agree to follow Woodland Park Zoo’s Rules of Conduct.
• Pre-pay by credit card at the time of registration.

If you do not meet the above criteria, you may be eligible for the Group Rate.

Prepare for a Successful Visit

• Review zoo rules of conduct with students and chaperones.
• Prepare chaperones with the Zoo Visit Chaperone Sheet.
• Print zoo maps for chaperones (maps will not be available at the zoo).
• Check the Accessibility Guide for family bathrooms, trail conditions for wheelchairs, and more! You will have an opportunity during online registration to share any specific accommodations your group requires.
• For up-to-date information on exhibit closures, please review the Notes to Visitors.
• See which daily programs and activities are offered during your visit.
• Review the Planning a Sustainable Zoo Experience Guide for information and suggestions for an environmentally-friendly field trip.

For additional questions or assistance, please contact the registration office at schools@zoo.org.