The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park offers a variety of programs to complement any field trip or curriculum. Programs can be adapted for any age group or level. All programs are aligned with Sunshine State Science Standards and include live animals.
Educational Group Rates (Jun-Feb) as of January 1, 2024
St. Johns County:
VPK – $14, Elementary & Middle School – $16, High School & College – $18
Others:
VPK – $15, Elementary & Middle School – $17, High School & College – $19
Educational Group Rates (Mar-May) as of January 1, 2024
St. Johns County:
VPK – $16, Elementary & Middle School – $18, High School & College – $20
Others:
VPK – $17, Elementary & Middle School – $19, High School & College – $21
Price is per person, adults as well, and for every 10 students you bring, you’ll receive 1 free adult.
For more information or to book your field trip, call (904) 824-3337, ext. 110 or email zoosales@alligatorfarm.com.
Reservations for all field trips must be made at least two weeks in advance. It is extremely important that you arrive for your program on time. If you are running late, please call (904) 824-3337, ask for the education department, and let us know your approximate arrival time. We will do our best to accommodate late arrivals; however, we reserve the right to reschedule, shorten, or possibly cancel your program
LEARNING THROUGH ENCOUNTERS: SINGLE VISIT ONSITE PROGRAMS
The Alligator Farm offers two programs for single-visit onsite field trips.
Reptile Rally
This field trip will teach students about the types of reptiles and their characteristics. Four to five ambassador reptiles representing the four groupings of reptiles will be presented.
Where the Locals Hang Out
This field trip will teach students about native Florida animals and ecosystems. Students will learn how animals adapt to live in certain environments. Four to five Florida native animals will be presented during this program; animals vary but may include: Box turtle, Gopher tortoise, Diamondback terrapin, Western Hognose, FL Kingsnake, Eastern Indigo, Pinesnake, Ball python, Southern toad.
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PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Days: Monday – Friday
Location: EdVenture Outpost Pavilion
Price: Included with field trip admission
Note: Programs run approximately 30 minutes. There is a 25-student maximum (please book back-to-back sessions for more students).
LEARNING THROUGH INQUIRY: MULTIPLE VISIT ONSITE PROGRAMS
Our Learning through Inquiry programs engage your students in hands-on student-centered learning. Over the course of two to four visits, your classes will participate in tours, encounters, and presentations about our native and exotic ambassador animal collection here at the Alligator Farm. They will also engage in field science projects designed specifically for your school and curriculum objectives.
Learning through Encounter programs can accommodate any size group; however we will break large classes into groups of 25. Each Learning through Inquiry program’s duration can vary depending on needs.
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Days: Monday – Friday
Location: TBA
Price: $25 per student in addition to zoo admission (includes lunch at ToucanTina Café)
Note: Program run times vary.
GUIDED FIELD TRIP TOURS
Learn all about the conservation work the Alligator Farm participates in during a walking tour of both on- and off-site exhibits.
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Days: Every day
Location: TBA
Price: $10 per person in addition to zoo admission
Note: Program run times vary. There is a 20-person maximum.