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Field Trip Planning
Field Trip Planning

Each year, over 100,000 school children make a visit to Riverbanks. Our Field Trip Planning page is a collection of activities, information, and suggestions for making your field trip both exciting and educational.

Planning a school field trip for 15 or more?

Pay in advance and avoid long lines! Now, authorized school personnel can order school group admission tickets and Jungle Meals in our eTicket store for schools. Prefer to pay at the gate? Please make a group reservation at least two weeks in advance.

ACTIVITY PACKETS:
Check back often as materials are being added constantly!
CUSTOMIZED TEACHER WORKSHOPS:
Teacher workshops are a great way to enhance classroom lessons with Riverbanks resources. Each hands-on workshop will arm you with effective methods of active science instruction, both at the Zoo and in your home classroom. Experience using the Zoo as an educational resource through customized training designed to meet your specific needs.
Days, times and lengths of workshops are arranged to fit with your teaching schedule. Workshops are a half day (up to 3 hours) and can be arranged any afternoon, Monday - Friday.
Fee: Please call for pricing.
Group Size: Minimum number of participants per session is 15; maximum is 30.
For more information, call 803.779.8717x1224 or email gkim@riverbanks.org.
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