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Teachers & Schools
School Field Trips
Zoo admission is free for organized school groups Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for students up to age nineteen from schools within the corporate limits of the City of Houston.
Please complete the on-line Field Trip Reservation Request (or get the pdf version) and submit it at least three weeks prior to your visit date. Day cares, pre-schools, head starts, home schools, and colleges are not eligible for the free school program. For more information, call 713-533-6550 or email group.reservations@houstonzoo.org
Field Trips and Student Activities
Activities are available throughout the year, both at the Zoo and at your school, for ages 2 and older. Please choose from the following options:
| Self-guided field trip at the Zoo |
Ages 2-4 |
Grades K-3 |
Grades 4-6 |
Grades 7-8 |
Grades 9-12 |
| Adventure Class 30-60 minute classroom program during a Zoo field trip |
Ages 2-4 |
Grades K-3 |
Grades 4-6 |
Grades 7-8 |
Grades 9-12 |
| Eco-Tracks 30-minute auditorium program followed by a self-guided tour of the Zoo |
Grades K-3 |
Grades 4-6 |
Grades 7-8 |
Grades 9-12 |
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| Critter Encounters 20-minute auditorium program at the Zoo |
Ages 2-4 |
Grades K-3 |
Grades 4-6 |
Grades 7-8 |
Grades 9-12 |
| ZooMobile Class or Assembly at your school |
Ages 2-4 |
Grades K-3 |
Grades 4-6 |
Grades 7-8 |
Grades 9-12 |
| Festival ZooMobile at your school |
Ages 2-4 |
Grades K-3 |
Grades 4-6 |
Grades 7-8 |
Grades 9-12 |
| Field Research experience in Texas City |
Grades K-3 |
Grades 4-6 |
Grades 7-8 |
Grades 9-12 |
Resources for Teachers, Parents and Kids
Kids—Check out our homework resources, animal info and more!
Adults—Check out these other resources:
For additional assistance or information please see our contact page.
Get More Involved:
- Bring your students to an Evening or Overnight adventure;
- Have students join our summer Conservation Zoo Crew or school-year Conservation Crew;
- Add a Houston Zoo animal to your family and Adopt an Animal;
- Take advantage of our Educator Discounts;
- Bring you or your family to our fun activities for Individuals & Families.
