INFORMATION
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The San Antonio Zoo is one of thefinest outdoor learningenvironments in South Texas! A Zoo visit could be just what your class needs to spark interest in science and observational learning. The Zoo is a great classroom for all school ages and subjects! Bring students for a self-guided tour and enjoy docent presentations at various locations throughout the Zoo Tuesday through Friday. Keeper Connections times are listed on the map and students will be able to interact with the keepers and see them train or feed the animals. For the most enjoyable trip, schedule visits Monday through Wednesday when the Zoo is less crowded.
The San Antonio Zoo offers a special School Group Admission Price of $7.00 each for students, teachers, bus drivers, and adult chaperones of qualifying groups. To receive this rate, the entire group must pay at the same time. One person should collect from all adult chaperones and pay for the entire group at once. Adult tickets not purchased with your school group will be charged full Zoo admission.
Groups qualifying for school admission rates include public, private, religious and home school groups, daycares, pre-schools, and after-school programs, YMCA, Head Start, colleges, and PCI.
Zoo Visits
School Group Rate: $8 per person
(One person must pay for the entire group)
The Zoo is a great classroom for all school ages and subjects! Bring students for a self-guided tour and enjoy docent presentations at various locations throughout the Zoo Tuesday through Friday. Check out the map for Keeper Connection schedule. Students will be able to interact with the keepers and see them train or feed the animals. For the most enjoyable trip, schedule visits Monday through Wednesday when the Zoo is less crowded.
Cost: $12/person
(One person must pay for the entire group; Includes Zoo admission)
Want a hands-on, TEKS-aligned classroom program on your next Zoo visit? Book a R.W.C. program that includes an animal presentation, biofacts, themed activities and a guided tour. This 1.5-hour program is appropriate for all grade levels but must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance. Contact: LReynolds@sazoo-aq.org for more information.
Grades K-5
9:30 am – 11:00 am or 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Cost: $15/member parent & child; $25/nonmember parent & child; $10 extra child Read the description of each class on registration page.
- March 27 – Texas Natives
- March 22 – 6:30 pm Nocturnal Tour (Ages 6+ only; no strollers or additional siblings, please)
- April 17 – Hooves and Horns
- May 15 – Urban Wildlife
Cost per person: $25
9:30 am – 4:33 pm
Looking for a fun way to earn CEU credit hours while learning more about animals? Explore the Zoo and get TEKS-aligned activities to use in your classroom.
- June 9 – Mythbusters! (All grades)
- July 7 – Awesome Adaptations! (Elementary grades)
Cost: Free to educators (No family members, please)
10:00 am – 11:00 am
- March 3, April 14, or May 5
Join our monthly Teacher Orientation BEFORE your visit to the Zoo. Staff will provide logistics about buses, lunches and anything else you will need to make your visit run as smoothly as possible. We will also go on a short tour of the Zoo to see any new exhibits, new animals or recent births. RSVP
to: LReynolds@sazoo-aq.org at least 3 days prior to the event.