School groups
All school groups must register at least one week in advance to allow processing and confirmation. The Zoo requests a singular form of payment for the final head count that is due upon arrival at the entrance gate. We do not take payment in advance.
School groups must have a ratio of one chaperone for every five students during their Zoo visit.
Pre-registered school groups are exempt from the outside food, beverages and cooler restrictions.
Please note: School group rates only apply during the standard school year and exclude pre-k groups unless they are Head Start. If you have a pre-k group or a school group visting during the summer, please see ‘Pre-K, Summer School’ below.
If you have additional questions or would like to register your school group, click the button below or call the visitor services department at 419-385-5721 ext. 6003.
Lucas County K-12 Schools
Rates available Mon - Fri (March - Dec.)
Students K-12: Free
Teachers (with valid school ID): Free
Adult Chaperones: $16 each
Additional Children: Free
Bus Driver: Free
Parking for public school buses or smaller transport vehicles is $11 per vehicle
Non-Lucas County K-12 Schools
Rates available Mon - Fri (March - Dec.)
Students K-12: $12 each
Teachers (with valid school ID): Free
Adult Chaperones: $16 each
Additional Children: $12 each
Bus Driver: Free
Parking for public school buses or smaller transport vehicles is $11 per vehicle
Pre-K and Summer Schools
Rates available (March 1 - Oct. 31) and apply to all Pre-K groups and summer schools groups purchasing 20+ tickets
Adult (age 12-59): $26 each
Child (age 2-11): $23 each
Senior (age 60+): $23 each
Infant (under 2): Free
Bus Driver: Free
Parking for public school buses or smaller transport vehicles is $11 per vehicle
Large groups
We offer group rates to those purchasing 20 or more admission tickets in one transaction. In order to receive the group rates, you will need to register your group ahead of time and make one payment for the group.
We recommend registering at least 5 days in advance to allow for processing time.
Pricing for groups purchasing at the door will vary.
We recommend that registered groups pay for their tickets on the day of their visit. Pre-paying for tickets is an option, however pre-paid tickets are non-refundable.
To register your group, click the button below or call the group sales department at 419-385-5721 ext. 6001
Group Admission Rates
Rates available (March 1 - Oct. 31)
Children (ages 2-11): $23 each
Senior (ages 60+): $23 each
Adults (ages 12-59): $26 each
Infant (under 2): Free
Bus Driver: Free
Parking for public school buses or smaller transport vehicles is $11 per vehicle (cash only please)
Coming By Motorcoach?
If your group is coming by motorcoach you wil need to register your group.
Parking rates for motorcoach buses are $19 per bus.
