Bring your class or group to the region's top field trip destination! With over 1,300 exotic and endangered animals and 42 acres of living plants and educational exhibits, the Philadelphia Zoo is the region's largest living classroom.
School Field Trips
The Zoo offers special pricing for school groups thanks to our official Zoo field trip sponsor, Wachovia Bank. We also offer a wide array of educational lessons that provide exceptional opportunities for students of all ages. Filled with lively discussions and hands-on activities, our Zoo classes meet the Benchmarks for Science Literacy goals established by the American Association for the Advancement of Science as well as criteria for Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Standards and New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.
Groups
The Zoo offers special discount rates to groups (non-school) of 15 or more. All group tickets must be ordered and paid for at least two weeks in advance. Tickets expire one year from the scheduled visit date.
Call 215-243-5235 to arrange group visits and purchase tickets. The group sales office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM.
Zoo on Wheels
If your group can’t get to the Zoo, let the Zoo come to you with our Zoo on Wheels programs. We offer both classroom and assembly programs for schools, libraries, summer camps, senior centers, scout events, company picnics, festivals and the special events of your life. Little Zoo On Wheels is ideal for kindergarten classes, day care centers and other venues geared towards younger children.
Tours
Docent tours also are available for groups.
Buses
All buses (charter, tour, and school) should discharge and pick up passengers along 34th Street. Bus drivers receive free admission to the Zoo. Bus parking is always free.