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Field Trips at The Little Ponderosa Zoo

MAKE YOUR NEXT FIELD TRIP WILD

Educational. Hand-On. Unique.

Bring your classroom to Little Ponderosa Zoo & Rescue for a field trip filled with animals, exploration, and hands-on learning! Whether your students are discovering animal adaptations, meeting some of our animal residents up close, exploring the zoo with a zookeeper, or completing a scavenger hunt, we're here to make your field trip both fun and educational.

FIELD TRIP ADMISSION

Group Rates

Admission                                                                     Price

                                15-50 Students                                                        $8.00                               

50 + Students                                                             $6.00  

Parents                                                                        $10.00

Siblings                                                                        $10.00

Pony Rides                                                                    $2.00

Teachers &Bus Drivers*                                         FREE

Chaperones**                                                               FREE


* Teachers and bus drives must present valid ID/badge to receive free admission. 


Groups must include at least 15 guests to qualify for the group rate. 


Parents and Siblings must be accounted for at field trip booking to receive group rates


Groups will be asked to pay in one lump sum upon arrival on day of field trip.


Group rates do not apply on holidays or weekends. 


Checks, Credit Cards and Cash are accepted forms of payment

FREE FOR ANDERSON COUNTY AND OAK RIDGE CITY SCHOOLS

FREE FOR ANDERSON COUNTY AND OAK RIDGE CITY SCHOOLS

FREE FOR ANDERSON COUNTY AND OAK RIDGE CITY SCHOOLS

FREE FOR ANDERSON COUNTY AND OAK RIDGE CITY SCHOOLS

FREE FOR ANDERSON COUNTY AND OAK RIDGE CITY SCHOOLS

FREE FOR ANDERSON COUNTY AND OAK RIDGE CITY SCHOOLS

MAKE YOUR FIELD TRIP EXTRA WILD

    Scavenger Hunt teacher answer key (docx)

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    Scavenger Hunt (docx)

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    Keep your classroom fed

    Make lunchtime easy with our convenient field trip meal options. 


    Bringing your own lunch?

    Absolutely!

    When you arrive, please unload your lunches on the front porch. A member of our staff will transport them to the designated picnic areas for you.

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    BRING THE ZOO TO YOU

    Can’t make it to the zoo? We’ll bring the zoo to you!

    Our in-school field trips bring the wonder of the zoo directly into your classroom with an interactive program designed to get students excited about animals and conservation.

    Starting at $700


    Program length: 1.5-2 hours


    Your program includes

    Interactive, educational animal presentation- Meet a variety of small animals, including reptiles and small mammals.

     Animal Artifact Exploration- Get a closer look at animal artifacts while learning about the species they came from.

    A Special Reading Experience-A live reading of your selected book written by our Head Keeper, Jordan White, read by the author herself!


    Want to meet a specific animal?

    Special animal requests may be available. Species availability and pricing may vary.


    Traveling to You

    Programs requiring more than one hour of travel time will incur an additional $100 per hour travel charge.


    Want to extend your time?

    If you want the fun to last a little longer, you can extend your program at half the total cost for each additional hour. 

    PLANNING YOUR FIELD TRIP

    GROUPS OF 100+

    Help Your Group Stand Out

    GROUPS OF 100+

    Groups of 100 or more require Director Approval. Please book groups of this size at least one month in advance.

    Large Groups

    Help Your Group Stand Out

    GROUPS OF 100+

    Large groups may be divided into smaller groups and rotated through activities to prevent congestion. We recommend assigning students to groups before arriving at the zoo.

    Help Your Group Stand Out

    Help Your Group Stand Out

    Help Your Group Stand Out

    Because the zoo will likely be open to other guests and groups during your visit, we recommend giving your students something that makes them easy to identify (matching shirts, colored drawstring bags, ID lanyards). Please also make sure you bring adequate chaperones for your group.  

    WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARRIVE

    Arrive + Check In

    Start Your Adventure!

    Arrive + Check In

    Teachers arriving separately from buses should arrive 15-30 minutes before your students.

    Unload + Organize

    Start Your Adventure!

    Arrive + Check In

    Once your group arrives, students will unloaded and divided into smaller groups if necessary.

    Start Your Adventure!

    Start Your Adventure!

    Start Your Adventure!

    Our staff will direct your group to your first activity and help you navigate your field trip.

    PARKING

    We do not charge for parking. 


    Handicap parking is available in our top parking lot. 

    Buses

    When buses arrive, please unload your group in front of the admissions counter located at the front  of the main building.  A staff member will direct the bus to a designated parking area.  

    Car Riders

    Please notify us if any students will be transported individually by the parents/guardians.

    Parents

    Parents driving separately must follow the cones and park in the lower parking lot, to ensure the safety of the students as they unload from the bus.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes! Please unload your lunches on the front porch when you arrive. A member of our staff will transport them to the designated picnic area.


    A valid tax-exempt form dated after June 1, 2023 must be submitted when booking your field trip.


    If inclement weather is predicted and you would like to reschedule, you must notify us at least 24 hours before your scheduled arrival to receive a raincheck.


    Once your group has entered the zoo, rainchecks will not be honored.


    For reasons unrelated to weather, please notify us at least two weeks before your scheduled arrival date.


    No-call/no-shows will be charged a $100 service fee.


    Add-ons should be requested at least 48 hours before your visit so we can make sure we have everything prepared for your group.


    Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue, Inc

    629 Granite Rd, Clinton, Tennessee 37716, United States

    865-457-5536

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