Go at your own pace! Schedule an unguided walk through the Zoo.
The Virginia Zoo provides all ADA individuals with FREE admission. Each individual gets in one FREE adult chaperone. This perk is only for Self-Guided Field Trips.
Minimum Group Size: 5 ADA Individuals
Our school and group programs are great for any group – not just schools! Scouts, homeschool groups, libraries, senior centers, and more can all enjoy these exciting offerings. These programs give participants a memorable, fun, and highly educational way to learn about animals and conservation.
All programs are age-appropriate and complement the Virginia Standards of Learning along with curriculum requirements in North Carolina and for private schools. Scouts can also complete certain badge requirements; ask us for more information!
We share our reservation portal with our school programs. Guests that are reserving a Behind-the-Scenes Tour, don't be alarmed when the site asks for teachers' information and school information.
Teacher = Main Tour Contact | Organization Address = Home Address
Invoice is sent out through PayPay but can be paid over the phone.
For all reservation requests, there must be a 10-day notice of the date requested.
Science, Ecosystems, Animals
200 students, Min 1 chap.
120 min.
Field Trip
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, K, Postsecondary, Preschool
$0.00 per Person for Self Contained Special Education Class
$0.00 per Person for Free