Important+Trip+Details

Safety precautions, Equipment to take, clothing etc.


 * **  What You’ll Need to Know if You are Taking a Trip to the Zoo...   **  ||
 * Special Information   ||    Bring With You    ||    Zoo Etiquette    ||    Safety Reminders    ||
 * You will have to check out admission pricing as this changes based on high and low seasons.  ||   In high season (spring/summer): light clothing, sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, summer jacket, bottled water.    ||   No taunting animals.   ||   Make sure to stay behind the cages/animal enclosures.    ||
 * The zoo offers accommodations to out of town school groups. Students can spend the night in a “nature room.”  ||   In low season (fall/winter): layer clothing, warm coat, mittens/gloves, sunglasses.    ||   Do not touch the glass. People take photos through the glass, and prints ruin others photo and viewing opportunities.    ||   Do not put cameras or any other objects through the bars/cages/etc. Never attempt to feed the animals without the assistance of a zoo employee.   ||
 * Make sure that parent volunteers/bus drivers know the drop-off and pick-up times and locations.  ||   In all seasons: camera, good walking shoes/boots, bagged lunches or money for cafeteria food, spending money for souvenirs, backpacks/bags (for water, snacks, excess clothing, etc.).    ||   Make sure that all bottles or food wrappers are appropriately disposed of.    ||   On hot days, precautions should be taken to avoid dehydration and heat stroke (Hats, bottled water).   ||
 * Be aware of public parking costs.  ||   Clipboards and writing utensils may be required if the students have activity sheets to fill out while at the zoo.   ||   Be respectful of the animals, staff and other visitors to the zoo.    ||   Put students in buddy groups and make sure that everyone has a meeting place and time.    ||