Onsite Field Trips

School field trip reservations for the 2026/2027 school year open August 17, 2026 with dates available through December 18, 2026. 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.

Cost for Student Admission

LAUSD Students: Free Zoo admission
Non-LAUSD Students: $5/student
Private School Students: $5/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: NEW FOR 2026, one free chaperone is included with every student. A minimum of 1 chaperone per 10 students is required.
Additional chaperones may purchase a Zoo admission ticket or use their membership to enter.

Colleges/Universities

Field trips are available during the school session. Reservations required in order to receive the school rate. Docent-led College Primate or Adaptations Tours can be requested during the reservation process.

Registration & educator packet

School Group Block Out Dates 2026-2027