Field Trips & Groups
Come have the wildest visit at the Sacramento Zoo!
We are currently not accepting field trip or group reservations due to COVID-19 precautions.
Field Trips
The following qualify as a school: Charter school, college, CORAL, Headstart, home school, TK-12 public, preschool, private, schools for homeless or START.
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Groups
Do you have a group of 10 or more and would like to receive a group discount? Come and enjoy the zoo animals together!
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Field Trip & Group rates
To receive the discounted rates, reservations are required and school groups must have 10 or more attendees.
PLEASE NOTE: 25 cents of each admission ticket supports Quarters for Conservation. The Sacramento Zoo’s Quarters for Conservation is a community effort to help local and global conservation projects. On every visit, each individual will receive a “quarter” token that enables them to vote for the conservation project of their choice.
School Rates
10 or more people. Reservation required
Regular School Rates
General admission: $6.50
Children ages 2-12: $6.50
Children ages 0-1: Free
April, May & June Pricing
General admission: $7.00
Children ages 2-12: $7.00
Children ages 0-1: Free
Group Rates
10 or more people. Reservation required
General admission: $10.00
Children ages 2-12: $10.00
Children ages 0-1: Free
The research pass is designed for college students who are required to complete an observational research assignment. With this pass, students can make up to three single visits at their convenience at a discounted rate of $9 per visit.
Professors apply for the research passes on behalf of their students.
To apply, provide the professors name, college name, semester dates, contact and mailing information, class roster and class assignment via email to the Reservation Specialist.
Details:
- All necessary information must be received before your request can be processed.
- Please allow three weeks for processing.
- Once your request has been approved, individual passes will be assigned to each student on your class roster.
- The research pass, a valid photo ID, and payment must be presented at the time of entry.
Scholarships
The Sacramento Zoo strives to provide an outdoor educational experience to children of all ages regardless of their economic level. We offer many ways for children to foster an understanding and appreciation of wildlife. In an effort to continue to reach this goal, we are proudly offering grants to qualifying schools and families to allow them to experience the zoo. Visit the Scholarship page for details.