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What to Expect
School field trips to the BioPark can be more enjoyable by following these guidelines.
The Aquarium has a new temporary entrance and guest flow that will be in place for a few months. The main entrance and upper level of the Aquarium are currently inaccessible. Follow the signs in the courtyard to the new temporary entrance. More information here
Buses & Bus Parking
Buses: Drop off and pick up students in designated areas only, follow posted signage.
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 Tenth and Stover SW. Download a map of bus routes and parking.
Aquarium & Botanic Garden: Buses should drop students off on the east side of the main Botanic Garden parking lot only, the side closest to Central Avenue. Do not drop off or pick up students at any other location, posted signage will direct drivers to the student drop off area. Then, buses may proceed west to the Heritage Farm to park. At the end of the field trip, buses can pick students up at the same location as the drop off.
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.
Pedal Boats
Field trip groups to the Zoo must have at least one chaperone on each boat riding on the water, and must also have a chaperone on land to supervise guests who are not riding. This means that for all field trips one adult chaperone and three guests are allowed per boat; children may not be left alone on shore. As always, please ensure a guest 18 years of age or older purchases the pedal boat tickets.
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.
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