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Institutions qualifying for school group rates are accredited schools, preschools, year-round day cares, head start programs and organized home schools. All other groups in need of information on rates should contact our Group Sales Department at 865.637.5331 x307.

If your group qualifies for the school group rate as described above, follow the below registration procedures:

Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Field Trips.

Registration

• Download the Field Trip Reservation Form (Requires Adode Reader to open. Click here to download Reader.) or call the Education Department at 865.637.5331 x350.
• If you choose to call the Education Department, please have the following information ready:
• Your Name
• School Name
• Correct Mailing Address (must include a street number or PO Box)
• City, State, and Zip Code
• School Phone Number (with area code)
• Return your completed Reservation Form to the zoo either by mail or fax (865.637.1943). Return your completed form three (3) weeks prior to your zoo visit.
• No reservations are made by phone. You are not registered for our school group rates until we receive and process your Reservation Form!
• Once registered, you will be mailed a confirmation packet that includes information on arrival procedures, zoo rules, and suggested activities. The confirmation packet includes information that will speed up your admission payment and entry into the zoo.
• School group rates apply only if the entire group pays in one lump sum. Any group members paying individually will be charged regular FULL PRICE Zoo admission. Don't forget that parking costs $5 per vehicle and buses park free.
• All cancellations and reservation changes (including rain dates) must be called in to the Education Department at 865.637.5331 x350.
• Box lunches must be ordered 3 weeks in advance of your visit date. Pay in one lump sum at Safari Grill. NO SHOWS for box lunches will be billed.

Click here for a downloadable Field Trip Reservation Form! (Requires Adode Reader to open. Click here to download Reader.)

Click here to view a copy of the Knoxville Zoo Risk Management Plan

For more information call 865.637.5331 x350 or email us at zooed@knoxville-zoo.org.