School & Youth Programs Field Trip Reservation Form Indicates required field School or Group All schools and homeschools in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Imperial, and Riverside counties and youth groups (YMCA groups, scout troops, etc.) in San Diego County only should fill out the form below to request their field trip dates to the San Diego Zoo. If you are trying to book a field trip to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, CA please click here. Schools from any county not listed above and out-of-county Youth Groups should email youthgroups@sdzwa.org for more information. Type - Select -San Diego County SchoolSan Diego County HomeschoolSan Diego County Youth GroupLos Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Imperial, or Riverside County SchoolLos Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Imperial, or Riverside County Homeschool Affidavit I have a valid homeschool affidavit (California Education Code Section 33190) and could present this affidavit if requested prior to entering the Zoo. - Select -YesNo Visit Purpose - Select -Supplement Science CurriculumSupplement Other Academic CurriculumFun/Recreation School or Group Name Grade Level(s)? 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Please list contact information for an adult who will be at the Zoo with your group. Name Title Title - None -MissMsMrMrsDrOther… Enter other… First Last Position Mobile Phone Email Email Confirm Email Preferred Means of Contact School PhoneMobile PhoneEmail Visit Date and Admission Policies San Diego County students visiting with accredited teacher or homeschool instructor for the purposes of studying natural science curriculumare free of charge during most traditional school days. Dates of traditional school days, holidays, and summer vacations are based on several school districts within San Diego County. Click here to view the in-county fee/rate calendar for in-county schools and accredited home school groups. Students from schools located in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Imperial, and Riverside counties visiting with accredited teacher or homeschool instructor for the purposes of studying natural science curriculum pay a discounted rate of $15 for each student on traditional school days. Click here to view the fee/rate calendar for schools and accredited home school groups located in these counties. Youth groups & parent participation groups in San Diego County (such as scout troops, Boys & Girls Club, etc.) pay a discounted rate of $26 for each guest ages 17 and younger and $31 for each guest ages 18 and older, including chaperones. Click here to view the fee/rate calendar for San Diego County youth groups. School and youth groups from all other areas need to arrange their self-guided visit by emailing YouthGroups@sdzwa.org. Click here to view the fee/rate calendar for out-of-county youth groups. During October, in-county and out-of-county school groups, grades pre-K–college, are admitted free during the week (Monday through Friday), but must make a reservation at least 2 weeks prior to the group's visit. Quantities & Ratios The minimum size of a school/youth group is 15 people. Each school/group can bring a maximum of 200 people per day. Each individual over the 200-person limit is charged full price. Groups from accredited homeschools are welcome! You must meet the minimum group size of 15 to qualify for the discounted education rate. Your group must have a minimum of 1 adult for every 10 students. Adult chaperones are required to stay with their students at all times. School Groups Only: The maximum ratio of free adults is 1 per 4 students. If you have any special needs students, we allow one adult for every one special-needs student in the group. Adults above the maximum ratio of free adults, up to and not exceeding the total number of students, are $15 each. If the number of adults exceeds the number of students, each adult exceeding the number of students will be charged full admission price (or need to present a valid membership). Teachers are counted in the total number of adults. Desired Date? Please review the fee/rate calendar for your group type (above) and ensure you are comfortable with the pricing for the date you have selected. You should arrange your transportation to and from the Zoo PRIOR to booking your self-guided field trip. Your admission is only valid for the date you are requesting. If you need to change your field trip date after you submit this request, please call 619-557-3963. Estimated Number of Students Estimated Number of Adults? Minimum group size of 15 required to qualify for special rates Maximum group size is 200 people per school, per day (students + adults) Your group must enter the Zoo together If your group is larger than 200 people, additional guests will pay full price admission. Number of Students with special needs who require an aide Please include your aides in your estimated number of adults. Add-ons Add-ons The Skyfari Aerial Tram is included with Education Admission Tickets. For all other add-on items, please review your options below Zoo Education Experience Packages Please check this box if you would like to learn more about including a Zoo Education Experience Package with your self-guided field trip. A Zoo Education representative will contact you. Meal Vouchers Lunch Storage is not available at the Zoo. If you choose to bring your own lunches, your students will need to carry their own lunches. If you would like to pre-purchase meal vouchers, please list the number you would like to purchase here. Each voucher is $16.50 and is redeemable at select food stands throughout the Zoo for the same value (usually the equivalent of an adult meal with soft drink). Guided Bus Tour Tickets? Guided Bus Tour tickets are $5 per person when purchased in advance. If you purchase the same day of your visit bus ticket rates are $10 per person. Please plan to arrive to the Bus Loading Zone together! Groups larger than 11 people may need split into smaller groups for the bus tour and may not be able to ride the bus together. Required Ratio = 1 chaperone: 10 students 4-D Theater Tickets? 4-D Theater tickets are $3 per person when purchased in advance, same-day tickets are $7 per person. Education Reservation Requirements Reservation required minimum of 10 business days in advance $25 late fee for reservations made within 10 business days Group must arrive and enter Zoo together Student defined as individual visiting with accredited teacher or homeschool instructor for the purposes of studying natural science curriculum. Youth defined as individual visiting with accredited teacher or homeschool instructor for the purposes other than studying natural science curriculum OR individual under the age of 18 visiting with a youth group/parent participation group such as YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, daycare, etc. Chaperone defined as adult age 21 and older, may be a parent/guardian, school support staff, or other adult affiliated with the group of students/youth in a supervisory capacity Tickets not for sale to any person other than students and chaperones accompanying accredited teacher, homeschool instructor, or on-staff youth group leader such as a YMCA Program Leader, Scout Troop Leader, etc. in an education group. Additional Requests or Concerns Please read and check to show understanding and acceptance of terms and conditions: Lunch Storage I understand that lunch storage is not provided at the San Diego Zoo, nor are coolers/food storage containers larger than a 6-pack size permitted in the Zoo. Zoo Rules I have read and agree to abide by the Zoo Rules and will share this information with my students and chaperones. Fee Rate Understanding I have looked at the fee/rate calendar for my group type and am aware of the admission fees for my selected date. Pre-Entrance Payment I agree to provide payment for any outstanding balance before my group enters the Zoo. Enter Zoo Together I understand that my entire group must enter the Zoo together to received the discounted/free admission rate. Guided Bus Tour Policy I understand that if my group is larger than 11 people we may need to split into smaller groups to participate in the guided bus tour, and that we may need to ride on separate buses. Required Chaperone Ratio for Bus Tour: 1 adult for every 10 children Leave this field blank
