Field Trips
A Living Classroom On 150 Acres
Inspire Your StudentsLearn lots and have WILD fun on a field trip to the Metro Richmond Zoo!
animals
Home to
Representing
species from around the world
FIELD TRIP OFFERS
– SOL K-12 Zoo Life Presentations
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- 20 minute educational presentation by our zookeepers with animal ambassadors
- Included with field trip admission
- Must have 25 students to schedule
- Only offered after Labor Day – May
– Hand Feed Giraffes and other Animals
– Train Ride, Sky Lift, Carousel, and Drop Tower
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- Discounted ride tickets available
– FREE Parking and Picnic Pavilion Access
FIELD TRIP OFFERS
– SOL K-12 Zoo Life Presentations
-
- 20 minute educational presentation by our zookeepers with animal ambassadors
- Included with field trip admission
- Must have 25 students to schedule
- Only offered after Labor Day – May
– Hand Feed Giraffes and other Animals
– Train Ride, Sky Lift, Carousel, and Drop Tower
-
- Discounted ride tickets available
– FREE Parking and Picnic Pavilion Access
BOOK A FIELD TRIP
Complete our field trip application below to book a visit. After submitting the form, a member of our scheduling department will send a proposed reservation including quoted prices and field trip date.
If you haven’t received a quote after 2 business days or for any questions, call the zoo at (804) 739-5666 ext. 2 to speak with a group coordinator or email us at [email protected]
For home school field trips, call the zoo at (804) 739-5666 ext. 2 for information about how to qualify for home school rates. The application below is not for home school field trips.
Field Trip Application

SEE WHERE THE ANIMALS LIVE
Zoo Map
Start planning your adventure today
SEE WHERE THE ANIMALS LIVE
Zoo Map
Start planning your adventure today
