Group Admission

Field Trips

A trip to the Zoo offers students a chance to learn about the world around them in a living classroom. Learn about the critically endangered eastern black rhinoceros and why their horns have contributed to their demise. Discover how giraffes use their 18-inch-long tongues to get food.

Find out how special markings called “follow me spots” help Amur tiger cubs find their mothers in the forest. For a unique experience, add an animal encounter, which will allow your students to get up-close to two animal ambassadors.

Once you complete and submit the request form, we will contact you to confirm your reservation. Your Field Trip is not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation email.

*In order to streamline your check-in process and to provide good customer service for all our visitors, we are no longer able to accept Zoo memberships for field trips.

For more information contact us at 605.367.8313 or email education@gpzoo.org.

Thank you for your patience with our new booking system. If you have any issues or difficulties with the new system, or if you don't receive any communications within three days of your initial request, please contact us at education@gpzoo.org or 605.367.8313 x233.

Group Visits

The Great Plains Zoo offers visitors an up-close look at hundreds of amazing animals, from squirrel monkeys to zebras, bears to boas, and includes an exciting animal collection often not found in larger zoos: tigers, snow leopards, giraffe, rhinoceros, flamingos and a variety of primates. We have several opportunities for groups – from guided tours to animal encounters!

Group Visits are for groups of 20 or more guests (not including those under the age of two).

Once you complete and submit the request form, we will contact you to confirm your reservation. Your Group Visit is not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation email.

*In order to streamline your check-in process and to provide good customer service for all our visitors, we are no longer able to accept Zoo memberships for group visits.

For more information contact us at 605.367.8313 or email education@gpzoo.org.