Description

Onsite and Offsite Field Trips

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!

Lunch Notes

• Groups eating onsite can ONLY eat at Flora Point/Nature Discovery Zone.
• Lunches will need to be either left on the bus/vehicle or carried with your group while exploring the Zoo. Lunches can NOT be left unattended.

Cancellation Policy

The Zoo is open rain or shine, and does not offer refunds.
Most of our facilities are outside. Due to weather conditions, some animals may not be visible or on exhibit.

Reschedule Policy:

• If your reservation must be rescheduled for any reason, the Program Reservations Specialist must be contacted at least 3 weeks before the originally scheduled reservation. Reschedule requests are subject to the availability of the new date requested.
• In the case of severe weather, please notify the Program Reservations Specialist, at 757-441-2374 x229. We will do our best to reschedule your reservation promptly.

Payment and Refund Policy

• Field Trips and Programs Payment is due on the day of the field trip/program. Groups are required to pay the full amount listed on the invoice.

• Conservation and Technology Fee is not a tax and is not exemptable from payment

• Behind the Scenes Tours
  Payment is due ASAP when you receive your invoice through your email. Depending on the date of the tour requested will affect the due date of payment.

• We accept credit/debit cards, Virginia Zoo Gift Cards, and All Access Pass

• No refunds will be issued.