School Group Trips

School Group Trips

Bring your class to Nashville Zoo for a day full of fun and educational adventures!

Edzoocational adventures for your class!

Groups of 20+ from K-12 schools, preschools, licensed year-round daycares, head start programs and organized home schools can enjoy discounted field trip admission by registering & paying for their visit at least one week in advance!

 

Field Trip Pricing

Who qualifies?

School group rates apply only to:

  • K-12 schools
  • Preschools
  • Licensed year-round daycares
  • Head start programs
  • Organized home schools

To qualify for the school group rate, each group must:

  • Provide a copy of their school's tax-exempt form (if tax- exempt)
  • Have 20 or more students
  • Register and pay for their visit at least one week in advance.

Students (ages 2-18)

Title 1 Schools: $3*
Tax-Exempt Schools: $6
All Other Schools: $8

*School must appear on the most recent Department of Education Title I Schools List

Adults

1 teacher/chaperone admitted FREE per every 10 students
Additional Adults - $14

Parking

School buses and chaperones park free

Add Lunch

$7.50 - hot dog or deli sandwich meal

Add Attraction Tickets

Enhance your visit to the Zoo by experiencing one of our in-park attractions. Nashville Zoo offers attraction tickets to school groups at a special discount rate of $1.50 per ticket (normally $2 per ticket).

  • Lorikeet Landing Feeding Experience: 1 ticket 
  • Soaring Eagle Zip Line: 4 tickets (Riders must be at least 42" tall)
  • Wild Animal Carousel: 1 ticket (Riders must be at least 42" tall)
  • Wilderness Express Train Ride: 1 ticket (Recommended for preschool-aged children) 
  • Jungle Gym: Free Attraction (Middle and high school students on field trips are not permitted on the Jungle Gym) *Currently closed*
Lorikeet

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Registration & Payment

Due to the ongoing pandemic, field trips are currently limited and are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Registration Timeline: Since full payment is required one week prior to your visit, please complete a registration form at least 10 days before your visit. We recommend registering within a month of your visit. After you submit a registration form, a Zoo staff member will provide you with payment instructions.

Payment & Refund Policy: We accept credit cards and checks only. Your payment must be received at least one week prior to your visit. No refunds will be issued. 

Begin Booking Your Field Trip

 
 

Questions? For more information about field trips, please contact 615-833-1534 x165 or email education@nashvillezoo.org.

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