Plan a Field Trip
Thank you for choosing the Minnesota Zoo as your Field Trip destination! A day at the Minnesota Zoo offers discovery, learning and more, whether you opt for a self-guided experience or select from our menu of programs. A year-round destination that offers both indoor and outdoor adventures, our exhibit areas and trails include: Discovery Bay , Medtronic Minnesota Trail, Northern Trail, Russia’s Grizzly Coast, Tropics Trail and more!
The following groups are eligible for our youth/school group rate:
School and youth groups are comprised of 8 or more children ages 3 thru college, organized by a recognized provider such as:
● School (Pre-K through College)
● Day care
● School age care
● Scouting associations
● Park districts
● Faith-based organizations
● Community Education
● Non-profit organizations serving youth/families
● Homeschools (with a minimum of 8 youth)
PARTICIPANTS PRICING
Register at least two weeks in advance to receive 2021-2022 youth/school group admission rates.
School Year
September 7, 2021 to June 10, 2022
- Minimum of 8 youth to receive the group rate
- Youth ages Pre K–5th grade: $6 each
- Youth ages 6th–12th grade students: $8 each
- College age: $8 each
- Adult Chaperones/Teachers: One free adult per 5 paid students
- Additional Adults: $12 each
- Parking: $7 per car or $10 per bus
Summer or Holidays
- Minimum of 8 youth to receive the group rate
- Youth ages Pre K–5th grade: $10 each
- Youth ages 6th–12th grade students: $15 each
- College age: $15 each
- Adult Chaperones/Teachers: One free adult per 5 paid students
- Additional Adults: $15 each
- Parking: $7 per car or $10 per bus
If a group cancels a field trip visit less than 3 weeks in advance, they will be billed the following:
• 1 to 3 weeks: 50% of total
• One week or less: 100% of total
In an event of inclement weather where school or programs are cancelled, school/youth groups must call or email to say they are not coming. The group will then be rescheduled.
Minnesota Zoo Field Trip 2021-2022 Reservation Form
The Minnesota Zoo is currently working to develop an online system to allow teachers and youth groups to register for field trips, classes and tours online in our new environment of timed ticketing. In the meantime, please complete the following form to register for field trips.
Please note: Field trip groups won't be scheduled on Mondays October through March due to Member Mondays.
As part of our new ticketing procedures, we are now asking for payment to be made by credit card or single check in advance of your field trip date. We are no longer able to accept memberships as a form of payment when receiving the group rate.
Complete this form to request field trip dates.
Payment is due a minimum of 2 weeks prior to your visit to the Zoo.
- Paying by credit card (preferred method). Please call 952-431-9200 with your order number and credit card payment a minimum of 2 weeks prior to your Zoo visit.
- Paying by check. Please mail in your check (with your order number referenced) so it is received a minimum of 2 weeks prior to your visit to the following address:
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Blvd
Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Please see the Zoo’s most up-to-date COVID guidelines.
- Adult chaperones should stay with their groups at all times.
- Youth/students are encouraged to use the play areas but must be accompanied by a group chaperone and meet the age requirements posted.
- Youth/students are welcome to visit our gift shop but should be accompanied by an adult chaperone when possible.
Teachers/Group Leaders: Please view this teacher/group leader PDF for all the details prior to your field trip. Also have your students/youth view the student PDF prior to your visit.
Lunches can be stored in Discovery Bay on the shelves or in the black bins by the Target Learning Center. Your group can eat your lunch at the tables in Discovery Bay or outdoors (if the weather permits). The seating in the Call of the Wild food court is reserved for those that are purchasing their lunch at the Zoo.
13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952.431.9200
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