Field Trips

Schedule the wildest field trip ever! Bring your class or daycare to the Zoo for a day full of exploration, learning, and fun.

Reduced admission is available for groups of 10 or more children aged 2 or older involved in an educational activity, with a reservation. Field trips may be scheduled during normal Zoo hours. Open daily April 15–October 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. During June, July and August, the Zoo remains open until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Below are some great ways to enhance your visit. To reserve the wildest field trip in town, register online or contact our guest services staff at 402.475.6741, ext. 120.

Group Admission, Train and Pony Ride Prices

Admission is $3.25 per person or $3 for tax-exempt organizations. In order to receive the discounted rates, one payment must be presented for the entire group at the Zoo's entrance. If individual payments must be collected by Zoo personnel, regular rates will apply - adults $6.50, children (aged 2-12) $5.50 and seniors 65+ $5.50 (+ tax). Memberships may be used if parents are in attendance with their children and proceed through gate separately from group.

Discounted train and pony tickets are available. Train rides cost $2 and pony rides are $3. One group payment also applies to this discounted pricing.

No other discounts or coupons may used with any discounted pricing.

Lunch and Picnic Needs

Groups pre-ordering meals from the Safari Café are eligible for a 10% discount on all menu items. To receive a menu or pre-order for your group, please call 402.475.6741, ext 132.

Zoo policy states that no outside food may be brought inside Zoo grounds. An exception will be made for school field trips. The private picnic area, subject to availability, is the designated area and must be reserved prior to your visit. Multiple groups may be scheduled together to reach capacity. No catered or potluck meals are allowed. Meal storage prior to lunch time is the responsibility of group leader. Zoo is not responsible for lost lunches or 'squirrel nibbling.'

Please call 402.475.6741, ext 120 to reserve the designated lunch area prior to your visit.

If the private picnic area is unavailable, groups may eat lunch outside Zoo grounds. So that patrons of the Safari Cafe will have seating we will not be able to allow groups to eat sack lunches in ZooVille Square.