Programs at John Ball Zoo

School groups that pre-register and pre-pay at least three weeks in advance receive a discounted student admission rate.

Penguineering and Exhibit Design classes are interactive classes created with the new engineering design standards in mind.

These engaging, up-close animal encounters are taught by education staff around a core topic of your choice.

Join us for a guided exploration of the zoo. Students explore four areas of the zoo with assistance from our experienced docents.

A one of a kind field trip after school but not quite an overnight! Explore the zoo afterhours with your class.

A truly unique field trip. Spend the night at the zoo with your class and watch your curriculum come alive.

Attend a one day workshop on how to incorporate environmental education resources into your teaching using Project Wild and/or Project Learning Tree.

Programs In Your Classroom

If you can't come to the zoo let the zoo come to you! Enjoy live animal encounters in your classroom.