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• ALL STUDENTS K-12 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SCHOOL STAFF OR CHAPERONE, AT ALL TIMES WHILE VISITING THE ZOO.

NC Schools (K-University/College) may come to the North Carolina Zoo for free beginning September 3, 2019 - June 5, 2020. Reservations are required to be made at least 15 days prior to the visit date. No weekends, holidays or dates the zoo deems closed to free school entry. Additional adults/seniors/ children not part of the school will be charged the regular admission rates as posted at the gate.

• This reservation is for teachers and the students in their class, not siblings, other children, clubs, after school programs, extracurricular activities or summer camps.

• NC Public & Private School For School staff making your reservation please know the NC DPI-LEA number or Zoo assigned ID number before beginning registration, and use your school assigned email address in billing. If you do not know your ID Number please call 336-879-7700 to receive it.
EC teachers please call.

•; NC Home Schools are required to make individual reservations, not as a group. Home Schools may begin calling to make reservations August 22, 2019, we will verify you are a state registered home school and complete your reservation.

•Out-Of-State Schools -  Schools are required to make individual reservations, not as a group. For a discounted rate registrations and payment are required at least 15 days in advance.   Any member of group paying separately will be charged regular posted admission rates.  Registration is good for the date on confirmation only, if group shows up without a confirmation for the current date, the entire group must pay regular rates at the gate ($15 for adults, $11 for Children).

Specials


FOR SCHOOL GROUPS GRADES K-12

SCHOOL BAG LUNCH

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; Africa entrance Billy D’s or center of the zoo Junction 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 Ticket Orders office to order at 336-879-7700.

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

• "Amazon Meal" – Hot Dog (Plain), Potato Chips, Animal Crackers, Drink Box @ $7 each

"Congo Meal" - PB & J, Potato Chips, Animal Crackers, Drink Box @ $7 each

• "Madagascar Meal" - Turkey Sandwich, Potato Chips, Animal Crackers, Drink box @ $7 each

* Upgrade Drink box to a Bottled Water for an additional $1 per meal

All prices subject to change without notice. No outside food may be brought into the zoo.

DISCOUNTED FUN TICKETS: Schools already registered for a field trip to the North Carolina Zoo; when you purchase fun tickets at least 15 days prior to your visit date you receive a $1 discount for students and teachers. Fun tickets are only available April 1 - October 31.


Please call 336-879-7700 for information

NC Schools

NC Public and Private School Admissions

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.
Duration One Day

This activity is free
Reserve

Out-of State Schools

Out-of-State Public and Private School Admissions

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.
Duration One Day

Prices range from $9.00 to $13.00
Reserve

Out-of-state Home School

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.

Duration One Day

Prices range from $9.00 to $13.00

Out-of-State Universities/Colleges

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.
Duration One Day

Prices range from $9.00 to $13.00

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