Are you looking for a wild field trip experience? The outdoor learning experience at the Santa Barbara Zoo complements your in-class lessons or study projects while your students get first-hand knowledge of the natural world. Enhance your trip with a giraffe feeding or a train ride. See more information about these options below.
We look forward to seeing your school group!
Early reservations are recommended as a limited number of groups are admitted each day. Reservations are booked in the order in which they are received. Group size must be at least 20 for field trip reservations.
Confirmations will be sent via email. If you do not receive your confirmation within one week of sending in your reservation, please contact us by email or phone: (805) 962-5339, ext. 128.
Get up close to the Zoo’s tallest residents and feed the giraffes by hand. Zoo educators will answer your questions about giraffes and ensure that your students become giraffe experts!
Cost: $5/person
Bird or reptile encounter for up to 55 people, lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Look for clues around the Zoo to complete this wild scavenger hunt.
With a focus on conservation and animal care, your guide will lead you on a one-hour tour through the Zoo and share their knowledge of our animals’ natural and personal histories.
Cost: $23/student, $40/adult
For every six students, one adult chaperone ticket is free.
Once a month, one of the Zoo’s animals will send a letter to your classroom.
Pack of five trading cards featuring the Zoo’s animals.
The Zoo Train will be out of service from September 9 to November 30.
A limited number of scholarships are available through the ZOO4U fund, which provides significantly reduced field trip admission for students attending Title 1 schools serving children recognized as economically disadvantaged and/or at-risk.
Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Application must be received at least four weeks before the desired field trip date.
If you are part of a group of 20 people or more that is not associated with a school and would like to take advantage of our group ticket discount, please purchase tickets here.
