If you’re planning a trip to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for your school class, you may qualify for special field trip rates. School groups must meet the following criteria for the rates to apply:

  1. A minimum of 15 in your group
  2. A state-certified curriculum
  3. Plan your visit during specified field trip times
     

Finding the best rate for your school trip is easy. Just follow these three steps.

  1. Tell us about your group by moving the toggles below
  2. Review the pricing information
  3. Follow the instructions to prepare for your trip to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Do you have 15 or more in your group?
Are you visiting Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.?
Do you have state certified curriculum?
Are you visiting between June 10 & September 5, 2023?
Do you have proof of tax exemption such as a non-profit?
 
You qualify for General Admission pricing
 
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You may qualify for Walk-up Group pricing!

Must have a minimum of 25 guests in your group.
 
Franklin County: $16 (ages 10-59) per guest
$11 (ages 3-9 or 60+) per guest
Non-Franklin County: $24 (ages 10-59) per guest
$18 (ages 3-9 or 60+) per guest
 
You qualify for Community Organization pricing!
Franklin County: $15 (ages 10-59) per guest
$12 (ages 3-9 or 60+) per guest
Non-Franklin County: $22 (ages 10-59) per guest
$18 (ages 3-9 or 60+) per guest
 
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You qualify for School Group pricing!

Franklin County: $5 per guest

Non-Franklin County: $7 per guest
  • Rates valid only Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance or rates will not apply.
  • All groups must enter before 3:30 p.m. during Wildlights to qualify.
  • Rates NOT VALID June 10 - September 5, 2023.
  • Minimum of 15 guests required.
  • Bus drivers are free.
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