On-Site Programs
Looking for a wild experience for your students? The North Carolina Zoo offers a variety of engaging educational programs for school groups visiting the Zoo. These programs enrich student learning about animals, the need for healthy habitats, and the actions they can take to help protect and preserve Earth’s natural resources. We offer programs for both classes (30 or less people) and assembly size programs (up to 200 people).
Class Size EDventures at the Zoo
These programs last 30 - 45 minutes and cost $75 each. These programs are designed for a maximum of 30 students and are themed around animal adaptations with live animal ambassador encounters as weather permits.
To Schedule a Program
There is a minimum of four weeks notice for any program and full payment is due at the time of checkout.
- Choose a date here to visit the zoo with an educational program add-on!
- If the desired date is available, continue with the online checkout process until you receive a confirmation screen. If the desired date is listed as sold out or unavailable, please email schoolprograms@nczoo.org as we do have some availability not listed on our ticketing site and may be able to accommodate your group.
- Call reservations at 336-879-7700 to inform them of the date you will be bringing a school group, number of students, and ask any logistical questions about the zoo.
- You will receive an email at the email contact provided on our ticketing site. Please respond to any questions we may have and we will do the same.
- As a final step you will receive a confirmation document showing the location, time, and date of the educational program you purchased. Review this document and respond with a final confirmation. You're all set to visit the zoo and receive an educational program!
Frequently Asked Questions
What price will the program be?
Prices start at $75 for a class sized program, $115 for less than 100 students, and $165 for 100-200 students.
Are there discounts available?
Yes! Please contact schoolprograms@nczoo.org to see if you qualify.
Do I have to purchase the program online?
Unfortunately, we are not able to reserve dates for school groups and the educational programs are first come first served. You can however reach out to schoolprograms@nczoo.org to see if a date has additional availability if it says sold out or unavailable, as we do have some additional availability not listed on the eTix site.
Can you sign a contract with my county/school/group?
Unfortunately, we are not able to sign any contracts or agreements. Please reach out to schoolprograms@nczoo.org to determine if there are other options for you.
For further information contact the North Carolina Zoo's School Programs Office via 336.879.7718 or email.
