Offsite Close Encounter
Description
Take a closer look! These programs provide a more in-depth learning experience for up to 30 participants. throughout each program, participants will meet 2 animal ambassadors.
Themes: https://virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-2025-Close-Encounters.pdf
Group Size: 30 students + 3 chaperones
Cost:
Set Fee: $350
Travel Fee (round-trip):
Free within Norfolk
Up to 15 miles - $25
16-30 miles - $30
31-45 miles - $35
45-60 miles - $45
Offered At
Virginia Zoo
Our school and group programs are great for any group – not just schools! Scouts, homeschool groups, libraries, senior centers, and more can all enjoy these exciting offerings. These programs give participants a memorable, fun, and highly educational way to learn about animals and conservation.
All programs are age-appropriate and complement the Virginia Standards of Learning along with curriculum requirements in North Carolina and for private schools. Scouts can also complete certain badge requirements; ask us for more information!
Behind the Scenes Tours
We share our reservation portal with our school programs. Guests that are reserving a Behind-the-Scenes Tour, don't be alarmed when the site asks for teachers' information and school information.
- Teacher = Main Tour Contact
- Organization Address = Home Address
The invoice is sent to the email listed on the request form. Payment can be made through the link in the email or over the phone.
Payment needs to be done ASAP once you receive your invoice.
For all reservation requests, there must be a 10-day notice of the date requested.
Details
Subjects
Science, Biology, Ecosystems, Life Sciences, Animals
Capacity
30 students, Min 1 chap., 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Duration
30 min.
Activity
School Based Program
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, K, Preschool
Price Options
$350.00 per Group for School Group