School Field Trips

To secure your school field trip, be sure to make your reservation and turn-in completed paperwork at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled visit.

Zoo Field Trips

Institutions qualifying for school group rates are accredited schools, preschools, year-round daycares, head start programs and organized home schools. All other groups in need of information on rates should contact the zoo's Group Sales department at (865) 637-5331 ext.307.

If your group qualifies for the school group rate as described above, please follow the registration procedures below.

Click here to download answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Field Trips. Field Trip FAQs 2011

Registration

* Download the Field Trip Reservation Form School Group Reservation Form 2011 (Requires Adobe Reader to open. Click here to download Adobe Reader) or call the Education Department at (865) 637-5331 ext.350.

* If you choose to call the Education Department to make your reservation, please have the following information ready:

1. Your Name
2. School Name
3. Correct Mailing Address (must include a street number or PO box)
4. City, State and Zip Code
5. School Phone Number (with area code)

* Return your completed Field Trip Reservation Form School Group Reservation Form 2011 to the zoo either by mail or by fax (1-866-647-4871). Return your completed form three (3) weeks prior to your zoo visit.

* No reservations are made by phone. You are not registered for our school group rates until we have received and processed your Field Trip Reservation Form!

* Once registered, you will be mailed a confirmation packet which includes information on arrival procedures, zoo rules, and suggested activities. The confirmation packet includes information that will speed up your admission payment and entry to the zoo.

* School group rates apply only if the entire group pays in one lump sum. Any group members paying individually will be charged regular FULL PRICE zoo admission. Don't forget that parking costs $5 per vehicle. Buses park free.

* All cancellations and reservation changes (including rain dates) must be called in to the Education Department at (865) 637-5331 ext.350

* Box lunches must be ordered 3 weeks in advance of your visit. Pay in one lump sum at Safari Grill. NO SHOWS for box lunches will be billed.

Click here for a downloadable Field Trip Reservation Form School Group Reservation Form 2011 (Requires Adobe Reader to open. Click here to download Adobe Reader).

Click here to download a copy of Knoxville Zoo's Risk Management Plan. Risk Assessment

For more information, please call (865) 637-5331 ext.350 or email us at zooed@knoxville-zoo.org