There will be a $25 administrative fee per field trip charged for changes of date, so please make sure your date is correct before reserving your date! We are unable to provide refunds except during extreme circumstances. Thank you for helping us keep our field trips affordable!

Making a Reservation for a Group:

We offer discounted admission for field trip groups, including school groups, daycares, scouting group, and other youth-serving organizations. If you would like to know if your group qualifies for a field trip rate, contact us at education@racinezoo.org. A minimum group size of 20 is required for discounted field trip rates. Completed forms should be dropped off, e-mailed, faxed, or mailed. All groups coming to the Zoo must be pre-registered. All groups must submit a completed reservation form at least two weeks prior to arriving. A confirmation will be e-mailed to you within 7-10 business days after the submission of your registration form. Do not assume your field trip is confirmed if you do not receive anything from us. Please contact us if you have not received a confirmation one week after you submitted your form. Bring a copy of this confirmation on the day of the visit.

Our minimum group size is 20 participants. If your group has less than 20 people, you are welcome to pay the minimum fee equal to the 20 participant cost or pay full admission price. 

Minimum group rates are as follows:

• November-March: $100
• April-October: $140

Download Field Trip Registration Form

Field Trip Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Admission:
Students and chaperones are $5.00 per person November through March and $7.00 per person April through October.
You receive 1 free chaperone for every 8 paid students.

Group Admission Policy

The Racine Zoo offers a discounted group rate for the following types of organizations: 

• School groups 
• Youth organizations (ex. scouting groups, 4-H clubs, summer camps, daycares) 

Any other groups looking for a discounted or group rate should contact info@racinezoo.org.  

The policy is as follows: 

• Groups must register their group no later than two weeks in advance of their scheduled arrival date.  
• Groups must pay at least a 50% deposit no later than one week in advance of their scheduled arrival date. Failure to pay this deposit will result in your group paying full price at the gate. 
• Groups are encouraged to pay in full before their arrival. If you must pay your remaining balance at the Zoo, you must pay in one single transaction.  
• Groups must give the final guest count to the Zoo no later than one week in advance of their arrival date.  
  • If the guest count changes after this time, no discounts will be given. Any additional guests will be expected to pay regular admission fees. 
• The Zoo follows seasonal pricing. For 2026-2027, group pricing is as follows: 
  • April 1 through October 31, 2026: 
  • Individual Admission: $7 
  • Group Minimum: $140 (equal to 20 guests) 
  • For every 8 paid students, 1 chaperone is included free of charge.    
• November 1, 2026 through March 28, 2027: 
  • Individual Admission: $5 
  • Group Minimum: $100 (equal to 20 guests) 
  • For every 8 paid students, 1 chaperone is included free of charge. 

Once your request form has been submitted and the invoice is processed, your date is reserved. If you would like to reschedule your field trip for any reason, there will be a $25 rebooking fee. The Racine Zoo does not offer any refunds for any cancelled field trips. 

Groups that do not follow the above policy are not eligible to receive the Field Trip rate.  

Groups of Guests with Disabilities Policy

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a person with a disability is someone who: 

• Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, 
• Has a history or record of such an impairment (such as cancer that is in remission), or 
• Is perceived by others as having such an impairment (such as a person who has scars from a severe burn).  

The Racine Zoo offers a discounted group rate for groups of guests with disabilities visiting the Zoo and their direct aides. The policy is as follows: 

• Groups must register their group no later than two weeks in advance of their scheduled arrival date.  
• Groups must pay at least a 50% deposit no later than one week in advance of their scheduled arrival date. Failure to pay this deposit will result in your group paying full price at the gate. 
• Groups are encouraged to pay in full before their arrival. If you must pay your remaining balance at the Zoo, you must pay in one single transaction.  
• Groups must give the final guest count to the Zoo no later than one week in advance of their arrival date.  
  • If the guest count changes after this time, no discounts will be given. Any additional guests will be expected to pay regular admission fees.  
• The Zoo follows seasonal pricing. For 2026-2027, groups with disabilities pricing is as follows: 
  • April 1 through October 31, 2026: 
  • Individual Admission: $7 
  • Group Minimum: $70 (equal to 10 guests) 
  • Direct aides may enter the Zoo with their client for no extra charge.  
• November 1, 2026 through March 28, 2027: 
  • Individual Admission: $5 
  • Group Minimum: $50 (equal to 10 guests) 
  • Direct aides may enter the Zoo with their client for no extra charge. 

Additionally, in order to receive the discounted rate for guests with disabilities, the sponsoring organization must provide an affidavit. 

Once your request form has been submitted and the invoice is processed, your date is reserved. If you would like to reschedule your field trip for any reason, there will be a $15 rebooking fee. The Racine Zoo does not offer any refunds for any cancelled field trips. 

Groups that do not follow the above policy will not receive a discounted rate from the Zoo.