School
Groups

NC Schools Only
Admission is free for NC students. At a ratio of one per ten students we will admit one school staff and one chaperone for free. School Staff includes: Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Bus Drivers, and Principals - anyone associated with the school that is not a parent.  These numbers will be automatically calculated when you enter the number of students registered to come. All additional adults and children, not on the school roster for the visiting classes, will be charged the regular admission rate as posted at the gate. The registration form will require you to choose the grade level for the classes. Public schools will be required to enter your School ID number and Private schools your Zoo Assigned ID. If you do not know your ID Number please call 336-879-7700 to receive it.

NC University/College Only
University/Colleges must register 15 days prior to the visit date. Students with College ID and one Faculty are admitted free as a class upon registration. Additional adults and/or children will be charged the regular admission rate as posted at the gate. Faculty will need to call 336-879-7700 to register your class.
College students who visit and are not part of a pre-registered class will not receive this free entry.

Out-of-State Schools Only
Out-of-state students and any staff or chaperones registered on the school reservation receive a discounted admission ($9/student, $13/staff or chaperone). School must purchase tickets at least 2 weeks prior to visit date, bring the confirmation to the gate for your schools entry. Additional adults and children that were not paid for on the school registration or any children not part of the class will be charged the regular admission rate as posted at the gate. Please call 336-879-7700 if you have any questions.

Out-of-State Home Schools Only
Out-of-state home school students and one chaperone receive a discounted admission ($9/student, $13 for staff). Additional adults and children will be charged the regular admission rate as posted at the gate. Tickets have to be purchased 2 weeks in advance to receive a discount.
Please call 336-879-7700 to complete your order.

Out-of-State University/College Only
Out-of-state students with a college ID who are registered as a class and school staff ($9/student, $13/staff) receive discounted admission.  One payment must be made at least 2 weeks prior to your visit date. Additional adults and children;will be charged the regular admission rate as posted at the gate. Faculty only, please call 336-879-7700 to complete your order. College students who visit and are not part of a pre-registered class will not be given this special rate.

With this selection you will pick up your school lunches at the Iron Hen Café at the North America Entrance of the Zoo

DO NOT MAKE A SCHOOL LUNCH ORDER IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE A FIELD TRIP RESERVATION. Lunches must be PURCHASED at least 15 days before your visit. School Lunches are available to all School groups for the date of your school field trip only. Lunches are picked up at either NA  entrance Iron Hen Café; Pickup times are every 15 minutes between 11am and 2:00 pm, Monday thru Friday and only on a traditional School Calendar. Contact our Reservation office to order at 336-879-7700

All meals come with listed beverage only. (NO REFUNDS)

• "Amazon Meal" - HotDog (Plain),Potato Chips, Animal Crackers, Drink Box @ $6 each
  "Congo Meal" - PB & J, Potato Chips, Animal Crackers, Drink Box @ $6 each
• "Madagascar Meal" - Turkey Sandwich,Potato Chips, Animal Crackers, Drink box @ $8 each

Please call 336-879-7700 or 1-800-488-0444 x7700.

           

With this selection you will pick up your school lunches at the Crocodile Café at the African Entrance of the Zoo

DO NOT MAKE A SCHOOL LUNCH ORDER IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE A FIELD TRIP RESERVATION. Lunches must be PURCHASED at least 15 days before your visit. School Lunches are available to all School groups for the date of your school field trip only. Lunches are picked up at Africa's entrance Crocodile Cafe; Pickup times are every 15 minutes between 11am and 2:00 pm, Monday thru Friday and only on a traditional School Calendar. Contact our Reservation office to order at 336-879-7700

All meals come with listed beverage. (NO REFUNDS)

• "Amazon Meal" - HotDog (Plain),Potato Chips, Animal Crackers, Drink Box @ $6 each
  "Congo Meal" - PB & J, Potato Chips, Animal Crackers, Drink Box @ $6 each
• "Madagascar Meal" - Turkey Sandwich,Potato Chips, Animal Crackers, Drink box @ $8 each

Please call 336-879-7700 or 1-800-488-0444 x7700.

           

With this selection you will pick up your school lunches at the Junction Springs Café at the Junction Plaza of the Zoo

DO NOT MAKE A SCHOOL LUNCH ORDER IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE A FIELD TRIP RESERVATION. Lunches must be PURCHASED at least 15 days before your visit. School Lunches are available to all School groups for the date of your school field trip only. Lunches are picked up at Junction Springs Cafe; Pickup times are every 15 minutes between 11am and 2:00 pm, Monday thru Friday and only on a traditional School Calendar. Contact our Reservation office to order at 336-879-7700

All meals come with listed beverage only. (NO REFUNDS)

• "Amazon Meal" - HotDog (Plain),Potato Chips, Animal Crackers, Drink Box @ $6 each
  "Congo Meal" - PB & J, Potato Chips, Animal Crackers, Drink Box @ $6 each
• "Madagascar Meal" - Turkey Sandwich,Potato Chips, Animal Crackers, Drink Box;@ $8 each
• Please call 336-879-7700 or 1-800-488-0444 x7700.