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Field Trips & Educational Programs

The Virginia Zoo offers two great ways for schools and other educational groups to explore the Zoo and learn about the amazing animals that call the Virginia Zoo home and how you can help us protect animals here at home and around the world.

Zoo Admission: Looking to guide yourself and your students through the Zoo? Take advantage of our school group rates. Scroll down this page for more information and to reserve your group’s tickets today.

Education Programs: Let the Zoo’s education team supplement your learning with one of our amazing programs. Our school and group programs include full-day admission to the Zoo, 1 free adult admission with every 10 students, and are all age-appropriate and aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning. Scouts can also complete certain badge requirement. Choose from 3 different offerings where you can explore the Zoo with an educator or walk on the wild side with some of our animal ambassadors.  

Contact Us

For more information, check out our detailed program offering here: https://virginiazoo.org/school-programs/school-group/. You can also contact us at vazoo.education@norfolk.gov or 757-441-2374 for more information.

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Field Trips Zoo Admission (2 weeks notice required)

What: Go at your own pace! Schedule an unguided walk through the zoo.

Who: All ages – please be prepared to provide your Staff Identification for all field trips.

When: Monday-Friday; 9:30 am to 4 pm (Last Admission at 3 pm) Two weeks notice is required.

Cost: Minimum 10. $9.95/participant plus applicable fees. Title I students can receive a $5 discount on tickets. $50 deposit required - if you are unable to provide this, please contact us for a waiver.

Includes: All-day admission to the Zoo for all participants; 1 free adult chaperone for every 10 students. 

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Homeschool Zoo Admission

What: Go at your own pace! Schedule an unguided walk through the zoo.

Who: Compulsory age students – please be prepared to provide your Notice of Intent or bona fide exemption for each student.

When: Monday-Friday; 9:30 am to 4 pm (Last Admission at 3 pm)

Cost: Maximum 10. $9.95/student plus applicable fees.  Looking to bring a larger group? Use the School Group Zoo Admission option above.

Includes: All-day admission to the Zoo for all participants; 1 free adult chaperone for every 10 students. 

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