Group Etiquette

Please share this information with chaperones and students. In order to insure a safe and productive visit for you, your group and other visitors, please observe the following rules:

• For the safety of the animals and the preservation of plant life do not throw or dispose of any items, including food or ice, into the exhibit areas.
• Stay on paths, walkways and grassy areas.
• Do not climb on rocks, trees, other landscaping or artwork.
• Do not tap or pound on glass or otherwise harass animals.
• Do not remove feathers from any animals or from Zoo grounds (by Federal Law).
• Do not pick flowers, disturb plant life or allow your children or companions to do so.
• Please keep voices low. Shouts and screams disturb animals and other visitors.
• Use appropriate receptacles throughout the park to dispose of trash and recycle aluminum.
• Food and non-alcoholic drinks may be brought in or purchased on-site.
• Name tags are encouraged, but please attach them with adhesive tags, not pins.

The following items are NOT ALLOWED on the BioPark premises:

• Firearms or weapons of any kind
• Any sporting equipment
• Pets of any kind
• Noisemakers/Whistles/Water guns/Toys
• Hibachis
• Tricycles/Bicycles/Scooters/Skateboards/In-line skates
• Pinatas/Balloons/Frisbees
• Balls of any kind, whether hard or soft, such as footballs, basketballs, baseballs, tennis balls, soccer balls, beach balls, etc.
• Walkman and CD players/Radios/MP3
• Any items which might be hazardous to the animals