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Field Trips
Registration Now Open!
Niabi Zoo announces the opening of field trip registration for the 2010 season. Field trips may be registered for any date beginning with May 10. As always, a registration form must be completed. Field trips cannot be registered via phone or e-mail.
- If you are an Illinois school, click here to download a field trip form.
- If you are a non-Illinois school, click here to download a field trip form.
- If you are a preschool, daycare or other group, click here to download a form.
Please be aware our opening date and availability for field trips are dependent on construction schedules. It is possible that our opening could be delayed. In that event, we would make every effort to notify schools as early as possible and reschedule their event. It is advisable to schedule your group as late in the season as possible to avoid potential disappointment.
Due to our ongoing construction projects a few things will be different this year. Sadly, our Kohler Discovery Center and picnic area will not be available all season. Therefore, we will not be able to offer the reptile program and we will have very limited areas for picnic lunches. Throughout the remainder of the zoo, many areas adjacent to the paved walkways may be very muddy.
Your groups can visit Niabi Zoo on a field trip. During your visit, your group may schedule an educational program about the zoo's exciting animals. For more information click on the appropriate link above to download a field trip form.
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Niabi Zoo educatiors can provide a variety of programs for your group. Program topics include elephants, white-handed gibbons, large cats or reptiles for the 2009 season. Please call (309) 799-3482 Ext. 235 for more information. |
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
- How much is admission for Illinois school groups, and do I need to make a reservation?
- Admission for Illinois school groups on school days is free, provided that a reservation is made in advance by completing a reservation form. One chaperone for every five children is required. To receive the admission rates as described, your school must be part of an Illinois School District. For more information, download a field trip reservation form by clicking on the link provided above or e-mail ask@niabizoo.com for reservation information.
- How much is admission for out of state school groups, and do I need to make a reservation?
- Admission for out of state school groups is $3.00 per child, and $3.00 per adult, provided that a reservation is made in advance by completing a reservation form. One adult for every five children is admitted free. One chaperone for every five children is required. To receive the admission rates as described, your school must be part of an Iowa School District. For more information, download a field trip reservation form by clicking on the link provided above or e-mail ask@niabizoo.com for reservation information.
- Are there discount admission rates for non-school groups?
- Yes, for non-school groups, there is a discount admission rate if you complete a non-school group reservation form a least 2 weeks before your visit date. The discount is .25 cents per ticket. For more information, download a field trip reservation form by clicking on the link provided above or e-mail ask@niabizoo.com for reservation information.
- If I opt for my group to have an educational program during our field trip, what are the additional fees?
- If you would like an educational program, the additional fee is $25 per program. There is a maximum of 30 students per program.
- Does my group have to be a school group to receive an educational program?
- No, you do not have to be a school group to receive an education program.
- What is the cost for a train ride at the zoo?
- The cost per train ride is $2.00. Train tickets can be purchased along with admission tickets at the Ticket Window.
- What is the cost for a carrousel ride at the zoo?
- The cost per carrousel ride $2.00. Carrousel tokens can be purchased with a separate check at the Carrousel.
- Can we feed the animals at the zoo?
- There are feeders located at the Koi pond and in the petting zoo. The cost is 25 cents. You may only use the feeders to feed the animals in those areas where they are located. You may not feed the animals at the zoo with food that you have brought.
- Can we bring our own lunch?
- Yes, you may bring your own lunch. There are picnic areas available throughout the zoo. We do not take reservations for picnic areas.
- Where do we park our school buses?
- You may unload and load your passengers at the bus unloading zone located near the ticket office. Then you must park your bus at the west end of the parking lot past the education center.
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