Education Mission Statement We focus on delivering an entertaining, educational program in a manner that is safe for both the animals and the guests, while exposing the guests to specific themes and a solid message of environmental conservation.

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Whether you are visiting the Zoo or wanting the Zoo to come to you, Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo can enhance your curriculum. All education programs are aligned with the Louisiana Content Standards, so you can be assured that your visit to the Zoo is a valuable use of instructional time.

Summer Day Camp Assistant Counselor

Ages 4 & 5 Half-day Camp
Ages 6, 7, 8, & 9 Full-day Camp
Ages 10, 11, 12 Full-day Camp
Ages 13, 14, 15 Full-day Camp

• Decide what activities and extras that you want for your group
• Determine an approximate number of students & chaperones
• Have your contact number and address ready
• Call the Zoo's Education Department at 329-3308 to make your reservation
  Remember the Zoo is very popular in the spring, so please book your field trip early!!

Group Admission:

• Students.......... $2.00
• Adults ..........$3.00
• Seniors..........$2.00

Zoo Hours for Group Admissions: 9am-5pm

What can we do at the Zoo?

• Boat Rides at $3/student
• Louisiana Wagon Rides at $3/student
• Giraffe Feedings at $20/class of 25
• Education Presentation at $35/class of up to 30
• These options are limited to availability

What else is available?

• Jungle Meals at $3/each
• Safari Gift Packs at $3.50 or $4.50/each
• Concessions, soda and snack machines in the Zoo
• Gift Shop and Zoo Society Membership
• Restrooms, picnic area, and fish feeders

For those who would like to schedule more than one activity, this money saving bundle may be for you!!!

Bundle #1 Boat Ride and Wagon Ride = $5.00
Bundle #2 Boat Ride or Wagon Ride, Giraffe Feeding, and Education Presentation = $5.00
Bundle #3 Boat Ride, Wagon Ride, Giraffe Feeding, and Education Presentation = $7.00
Bundle #4 Boat Ride, Wagon Ride, Giraffe Feeding, Jungle Meal, and Education Presentation = $10.00

**ALL PRICES ARE IN ADDITION TO ADMISSION**

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What can our class see on the Boat Ride?
   The Boat Ride features many species of hoofed animals and primates that cannot be viewed from our walking paths. Also frequently native species are present
2. What can our class see on the Louisiana Wagon Ride?
   The Louisiana Wagon Ride is a leisurely outing that allows your students to experience native species of many Louisiana plants. The wagons are pulled by our resident gentle giants, the massive Percherons.
3. What happens at a Giraffe feeding? Each student receives a special cracker to feed the Giraffe under a keeper's supervision. The keeper will tell students about the giraffes and answer any questions. The students will not be able to pet the giraffe due to safety reasons, and must feed the crackers from the platform at your scheduled time.
4. What is an Education Program?
   Education Programs are 20-25 minutes long and involve 3-4 live animals. All programs implement Louisiana State Standard Benchmarks depending on the presentation selected by the teacher. For safety, each program is limited to 30 students and 5 chaperones. Programs fill up quickly in the spring, so register early.
5. Can we eat at the Zoo?
   Yes! You may pre-order Jungle Meals from the Zoo Concession or bring your own sack lunches. For the safety of our animals picnic lunches must be consumed at the Zoo Pavilion. If you purchase Jungle Meals, your class may consume their meals in the concession area inside the Zoo.
6. What is included in a Jungle Meal?
   A hot dog, chips, juice and a prize
7. What are Safari Gift Packs?
   Gifts packs are available for $3.50 & $4.50 each. Each Safari Pack contains various Zoo related items. Gifts Packs are distributed as groups depart the Zoo.