Group Tickets
Traveling in a pack?
Take advantage of our special discounted rates for groups of 15 and up! Explore our exhibits, learn about conservation, and experience wildlife firsthand. See below for details on each of our group options!
Enhance Your Experience
Add an exciting new experience to your next group visit! The Nature Blazers Scavenger Hunt (ages 4+) allows you to connect our Smart Compasses to a special app—great for keeping track of student progress and exploring our broad variety of animals! The group rate is $5 per person with a valid admission ticket. Reach out to [email protected] for more information!
LumiNature Group Tickets
LumiNature returns for another season of breathtaking sights, sounds, and surprises! See more than a million twinkling lights across 14 illuminated zones, and experience a magical journey celebrating the wonder of wildlife and the beauty of our planet at our biggest and brightest holiday light show yet.
Availability: Select dates in November and December.
Group Rate: $20.00 per person (adult or child). Standard processing fees apply.
School Groups
Bring your lessons to life at our 42-acre living classroom! Spark your students’ curiosity and help them connect with the wonders of wildlife. A field trip to the Zoo is like no other, combining learning, fun, and the chance to get a little wild.
Availability: Spring, fall, and winter during our standard operating hours, Monday-Friday.
Group Rate: $15.00 per student, with 1 complimentary chaperone per 10 paid students. General Group rate applies between March 23rd and April 7th. Summer Camp rate applies between June 15th and September 5th.
Share your school group’s passion for the Zoo, our animals, and conservation efforts by hosting a fundraiser! For more information, please visit us here.
The Zoo’s Community Access Program (CAP) provides free admission to students in kindergarten through 12th grade from Title I public and charter schools (with 50% or more of the students receiving free or reduced-priced lunches). Applications for the Spring 2024 Season will be made available in late January.
Scouts
Gather your troops! Discover and meet wildlife as you trek through our 42-acre living classroom. The Zoo offers a special guidebook for girl scouts and cub scouts upon request (digital version provided).
Availability: Spring, summer, fall, and winter during our standard operating hours.
Group Rate: $18.00 per scout, with 1 complimentary chaperone per 10 paid scouts. General Group rate applies between March 23rd and April 7th.
Bring your scouts down to the Philly Zoo on November 5th for a special Scout Day. Earn your Environmental Science and Mammal Study merit badges! For more information, please click here.
Summer Camps
A day at the Zoo can create memories that last a lifetime! Have your campers spend a day in the Naturehood to connect with nature and wildlife.
Availability: Summer (June 15th – September 5th) during our standard operating hours, Monday-Friday.
Group Rate: $18.00 per camper, with 1 complimentary chaperone per 10 paid campers.
General Groups
Take advantage of our special discounted rates for groups of 15 and up! Customize your group's Zoo adventure with attractions and catering options designed to delight. If you need an invoice or will be paying via check, please contact our Group Sales Department at [email protected].
Availability: Spring, summer, fall, and winter during our standard operating hours.
Group Rate: $20.00 per person (adult or child). Standard processing fees apply.
Community Groups
Neighbors of the Zoo either by way of residency, school enrollment, or groups leading mission-aligned projects in our nearby neighborhood are welcomed and encouraged to consider the Zoo as an extension of their home and classroom through our Community Access Program.
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Tour Operators
Curious about our rates or interested in booking a few trips? Fill out our interest form, and we can answer any questions you have and assist you through the booking process! Get the most up-to-date information about our rates, food costs, parking, and activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are you curious about the cost of parking your buses (it’s free!) or about food at the Zoo? Check out our online FAQ! Ticket availability will be checked when your request is processed. If you don’t find the answer to your question, please contact our Group Sales Department at [email protected].
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