Planning Your Group Visit - Field Trips

 

Group Rates for Field Trips

Tour the Zoo at your own pace and save with discounted admission for groups of fifteen or more.  The Zoo is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.  It takes approximately 2-3 hours to visit the Zoo.

Rates for groups of 15 or more

 
 Children (age 3 to 13)
  $5.50   
 Adult
  $8.50
 Senior (60 & over)
  $7.00
 Child (2 and under)
  FREE 
 One Teacher (per 10 kids)
  FREE 
 Bus Drivers
  FREE 
 Central Florida Zoo Members         
 FREE 

The fee for tours and animal encounters is in addition to Zoo entry.  Reservations are required at least two weeks in advance and can be made by calling 407.323.4450, ext. 125.

Name Tags/Clothing

We recommend name tags be worn by each person and attached with adhesive, yarn or other materials, rather than straight pins, which could cause harm to the animals.  The Zoo is an outdoor facility, so children should dress appropriately for current weather conditions.  We also recommend wearing closed-toe shoes, socks, sunglasses, insect repellent, hats, and sunscreen.  Umbrellas and rain ponchos may also be appropriate.

Chaperones

Chaperones must accompany children at all times.  We recommend a minimum of one adult for every 10 children.

Safari Lunch Bags ($4 to $5)

Hot dog or sandwich, chips, cookies and a drink.  Lunch bags must be ordered when scheduling your group adventure. 

Gift Store

Find a variety of Zoo souvenirs at the ZOOFARI Outpost, located in Animal Adventure.

Gift Bags

If pressed for time, ask about our field trip gift bags available for $3 each.  Each bag contains fun Zoo souvenirs and can be conveniently picked up at the Admissions window on your way out.

Champ the Train

Ride the world's finest miniature streamline train!  Built in 1951, Champ the Train is a 1/5-scale replica of the famous Florida East Coast Champion.  On a mile-long track, Champ will take you through woods, wetlands and a 110-foot tunnel. 

Public Picnic Areas

Picnic tables, available on a first-come, first-served basis, are located outside the Zoo's main entrance.  Lunches and coolers may be taken to the picnic areas, but may not be brought inside the Zoo.

Parking

If you are arriving by bus, drive into the bus parking lot upon arrival and circle all the way around to the bus parking area on the far side.  Unload all passengers after parking.  The only exception to this is busses carrying disabled passengers.  These may unload near the new Admissions Area, next to the train station before proceeding to the bus parking area.  We recommend using Discovery Charter Lines or American Coach Lines of Orlando when visiting the Zoo.