Onsite Field Trips

School field trip reservations for the 2025/2026 school year open August 11, 2025 with dates available through December 19, 2025. Additional availability will be released at a later date. 

Pre-school through 12th Grade

Field trips are available during the regular academic school year, Monday through Friday from September through June. All schools must be listed in the California Public/Private School Directory and have a reservation in order to receive the school rate.

Colleges/Universities

Field trips are available during the school session. Reservations required in order to receive the school rate. For Docent-led College Primate or Adaptations Tours, contact lazoo.docents@lacity.org

Cost for Student Admission

LAUSD Students: Free Zoo admission
Non-LAUSD Students: $3/student
Private School Students: $3/student
Head Start Students: Free Zoo admission
City of L.A. Recreation & Parks: Free Zoo admission with an authorization letter. Contact the Zoo for details.

Cost for Chaperones (Includes teacher and parents)

Chaperones: One free chaperone included with every 10 students.
Cost for additional chaperones: $5/person

Registration & educator packet

School Group Block Out Dates 2025-2026