Register Online for a Field Trip



 Download Field Trip Reservation Form Here

   Download Tracks to the Zoo Here


Zoo Field Trip
First hand experiences like getting nose to nose with a tiger, crawling through tunnels like a prairie dog, and listening to the lions roar will spark a world of wonderment.

Schedule Your Field Trip
The Zoo is open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
(In the month of May only - 9:30 am for school groups with special reservations)

To reserve your field trip date you can either REGISTER ONLINE, or print the Field Trip Reservation Form, located at the top of this page. Once the form is filled out, you can mail or fax it to the Blank Park Zoo Education Department. Your registration may take between 7 and 10 days to be processed. You will receive a confirmation package when your registration is completed.  For questions please call 515-323-8330

Reservations are required! The zoo is a popular destination, so space is limited. To ensure the date of your choice, please reserve as soon as possible. 

Picnic tables are located in Blank Park, just north of the Zoo entrance. Please do not bring lunches into the zoo.

Field Trip Fee Schedule
Student Admission:                   $4.00
Required chaperone:                 Free
(1 adult per 10 children)
Additional Chaperone:              $8.00
Bus Driver:                                   Free

To help you plan for your trip, a confirmation packet will be sent including zoo rules, an admission form, and a Tracks To The Zoo guide.

Zoo Field Trip Program
Enhance your zoo field trip with a special program at the zoo just for your students. It is a 30 minute hands-on animal program. Please download the reservation form for more information. 

For more information call the Education Department at (515) 323-8330

Middle School Cross-Curricular Programs
Call the Education Office to learn about cross-curricular activities students can participate in at the zoo. Choose from activities in science, math, language arts, and social studies. Work with zoo educators to customize your trip and match activities to local district standards.