Bring your school group out to Rolling Hills Zoo & Wildlife Museum for an unforgettably FUN adventure! Offering discounted admission rates to public, private home-schooled, and licensed daycare providers, Rolling Hills Zoo can accommodate your school's next great expedition!

Field Trips:

Admission for students, chaperones & extra chaperones must be paid for by the school
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$7.50 per Student

$7.50 per Chaperone
(1 per 10 Students)

$14.40 per Extra Chaperone

Regular admission will apply to any additional adults/family members that come to enjoy the Zoo during your field trip:

Adults (19-64) - $16
Seniors (65+) - $15
Children (3-18) - $12
Children 2 & Younger - FREE

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Enhance Your School Group Field Trip With Any Of The Following:
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DISCOVERY CLASS‍

Have an extra special adventure at Rolling Hills Zoo with this 45-minute grade-specific lessons during this interactive, thematically-based program. This program features three (3) live animals and hands-on activities with animal bio-facts, such as skins, skulls and teeth. Suggested class size of 35 or less.

Choose from age-appropriate K-8 lessons in the following themes:

Special requested themes can be considered.

$65 for the first program • $35 for each additional program scheduled on the same day.

For more information or assistance with our Discovery Class, please contact us at 785-827-9488 ext. 132 or email teagan@rollinghillszoo.org

PERSONAL GUIDED TOUR‍

A one-hour Zoo tour lead by an Education Team Member is $50. Additional tours can be scheduled for the same day at $40 each. 30 person limit per tour.
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TRAM RIDES‍

Our extended tram ride allows students to get off to visit various outdoor exhibits. $10 per person and available by reservation only, with a minimum of 12 people. Tram ride lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Our reserved non-stop tram is $7 per person, with a minimum of 12 people for a 45-minute ride through the Zoo.

For more information or assistance with any of our school group reservations please contact us at 785-827-9488 ext. 114, or email kris@rollinghillszoo.org.

TWILIGHT SAFARI ADVENTURE

You can schedule your own Twilight Safari's on a Friday or Saturday, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (dependent on availability) with a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 20 people per date.

This program is ideal for large families, sports teams, scouts, and other small groups, although children under 4 years of age are not permitted.

Twilight Safari Adventure Includes:

‍Program Cost: $23 Per Person

‍Animal Encounter Add-On (optional): $100
An Animal Encounter can be added on for an additional charge. This option includes the presentation of three of our Ambassador Animals during your event.

Scheduling: Please schedule two weeks in advance. Scheduling will be based on date availability. To schedule your Twilight Safari Adventure contact Teagan Miller at teagan@rollinghillszoo.org or call 785-827-9488 ext. 132.

You can also fill out our Education Program Inquiry (button below) and select "Twilight Safari" to find out if your date is available. Submitting his form does not guarantee your date(s).

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GROUP OVERNIGHT EXPEDITIONS

Kids of all ages will enjoy an Overnight Expedition at Rolling Hills Zoo! Whether it is for scouts, teams, birthday parties, school groups, family reunions, or any other group, this is one unique experience you won't soon forget.

You're adventure will include:

All Overnight Expeditions require a $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve.

For more information or assistance with any of our Educational Opportunities, please contact us at 785-827-9488 ext. 132, or email teagan@rollinghillszoo.org.

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TODDLER TUESDAY

Toddler Tuesday takes place the first Tuesday of every month, and every Tuesday during the months of June and July in the Conference Center located in the Wildlife Museum.

Toddler Tuesdays is an educational experience for toddlers, ages 1 – 5, where they will enjoy a special story time, learn more about the animal featured in the story, create a fun craft, and enjoy playtime. Together, toddlers will connect with nature, wildlife and each other.

Toddler Tuesday is a free event with your paid admission. Members get in free.