Group Tickets
Traveling in a pack?
Take advantage of our special discounted rates for groups of 15 and up! Explore our exhibits, learn about conservation, and experience wildlife firsthand. See below for details on each of our group options!
Enhance Your Experience
Save time on your next visit with our new boxed lunches—all meals include fruit snacks, chips, and a juice box! For more options, we also offer Zoo Dining Dollars (gift cards) valid at all concession stands on your selected date. Check out our menu online!
Add an exciting new experience to your next group visit! Explore the ocean's depths, soar above the plains of Africa, and trek deep into the forest—all from the comfort of Philadelphia Zoo! The Wild Explorer Virtual Reality Experience is a 360° visual experience with a motion seat, an immersive VR headset, and audio. The group rate is $6.00 per person with a valid admission ticket.
Add an educational and fun guided tour to your next field trip! Choose from three topics: Habitats, Ecosystems, and the Environment; Endangered Species and Conservation; and Amazing Animal Adaptations. Recommended for grades 4-8. The group rate is $3.00 per person with a valid admission ticket. Reach out to [email protected] for more information!
LumiNature Group Tickets
Bring your pack down for another season of sights, sounds, and surprises! See more than a million twinkling lights across 16 illuminated zones at our biggest and brightest holiday light show yet.
Availability: November 21 through January 4 (Select Dates)
Group Rate: $17–23 per guest (standard processing fees apply)
School Groups
Bring your lessons to life at our 42-acre living classroom! Spark your students’ curiosity and help them connect with the wonders of wildlife. A field trip to the Zoo is like no other, combining learning, fun, and the chance to get a little wild.
Availability: Spring, fall, and winter during our standard operating hours, Monday-Friday.
Group Rate: $15 per student ($12 per student between November 1st and February 28th), with 1 complimentary chaperone per 10 paid students. General group rate applies between April 12th and April 27th. Summer Camp rate applies between June 14th and September 7th.
Get the lay of the land with our new Educator Pass Program! Qualify for two free admission tickets per year by signing up through ID.me.
Summer Camps
A day at the Zoo can create memories that last a lifetime! Have your campers spend a day in the Naturehood to connect with nature and wildlife.
Availability: Summer (June 14th – September 7th) during our standard operating hours, Monday-Friday.
Group Rate: $18.00 per camper, with 1 complimentary chaperone per 10 paid campers.
Scouts
Gather your troops! Discover and meet wildlife as you trek through our 42-acre living classroom. The Zoo offers a special guidebook for girl scouts and cub scouts upon request (digital version provided).
Availability: Spring, summer, fall, and winter during our standard operating hours.
Group Rate: $18 per scout ($15 per scout between November 1st to February 28th), with 1 complimentary chaperone per 10 paid scouts.
General Groups
Take advantage of our special discounted rates for groups of 15 and up! Customize your group's Zoo adventure with attractions and catering options designed to delight. If you need an invoice or will be paying via check, please contact our Group Sales Department at [email protected].
Availability: Spring, summer, fall, and winter during our standard operating hours.
Group Rate: $20 per person ($15 per person between November 1st to February 28th), adult or child. Standard processing fees apply.
Community Groups
Neighbors of the Zoo either by way of residency, school enrollment, or groups leading mission-aligned projects in our nearby neighborhood are welcomed and encouraged to consider the Zoo as an extension of their home and classroom through our Community Access Program.
Learn MoreTour Operators
Curious about our rates or interested in booking a few trips? Fill out our interest form, and we can answer any questions you have and assist you through the booking process! Get the most up-to-date information about our rates, food costs, parking, and activities.
Request InformationFrequently Asked Questions
Are you curious about the cost of parking your buses (it’s free!) or about food at the Zoo? Check out our online FAQ! Ticket availability will be checked when your request is processed. All groups must adhere to our Code of Conduct while onsite. If you don’t find the answer to your question, please contact our Group Sales Department at [email protected].
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