What to Expect
Buses & Bus Parking
Buses: Drop off and pick up students in designated areas.
Zoo: Enter the main lot through the first entrance (designated with "Bus Entry" signs) and drop off passengers at the loading/unloading area north of the Group Entry. Park across the street at Tingley Park or at the north end of the Zoo lot, near 10th and Stover SW. Download a map of bus routes and parking.
Aquarium & Botanic Garden: Drop off passengers at Aquarium/Botanic Garden west parking lot at Central and Tingley Drive. Bus parking is on the south side of the west parking lot.
Arrival & Chaperones
Wristbands are distributed to visiting students and chaperones. These serve as tickets for entry and re-entry.
Chaperones are responsible for their group at all times and should remain with students.
Food & Drink
Lunches and other food items may be brought into the BioPark. Glass items are prohibited.
Zoo: Food can be eaten on Cottonwood Park, in front of the band shell.
Aquarium & Botanic Garden: Food can be eaten on the Plaza or on the Festival Green in the Botanic Garden.
Food and drinks are prohibited inside the Aquarium.