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Planning Your Zoo Visit Group Rates for Field TripsTour the Zoo at your own pace and save with discounted admission for groups of fifteen or more. The Zoo is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to visit the Zoo. Rates for groups of 15 or more Children (age 3 to 13) $4.50 Adult $7.50 Senior (60 & over) $6.00 Child (2 and under) FREE One Teacher (per 10 kids) FREE Bus Drivers FREE Central Florida Zoo members FREE The fee for tours and animal encounters is in addition to Zoo entry. Reservations are required at least two weeks in advance and can be made by calling 407-323-4450, ext. 125. Name Tags/Clothing We recommend name tags be worn by each person and attached with adhesive, yarn or other materials, rather than straight pins, which could cause harm to the animals. The Zoo is an outdoor facility, so children should dress appropriately for current weather conditions. We also recommend wearing closed-toe shoes, socks, sunglasses, insect repellent, hats, and sunscreen. Umbrellas and rain ponchos may also be appropriate. Chaperones Chaperones must accompany children at all times. We recommend a minimum of one adult for every 10 children. Safari Lunch Bags ($4 to $5) Hot dog or sandwich, chips, cookies and a drink. Lunch bags must be ordered when scheduling your group adventure. Gift Store Find a variety of Zoo souvenirs at the ZOOFARI Outpost, located in Animal Adventure. Gift Bags If pressed for time, ask about our field trip gift bags available for $2 each. Each bag contains fun Zoo souvenirs and can be conveniently picked up at the Admissions window on your way out. Champ the Train Ride the world's finest miniature streamline train! Built in 1951, Champ the Train is a 1/5-scale replica of the famous Florida East Coast Champion. On a mile-long track, Champ will take you through woods, wetlands and a 110-foot tunnel. Public Picnic Areas Picnic tables, available on a first-come, first-served basis, are located outside the Zoo's main entrance. Lunches and coolers may be taken to the picnic areas, but may not be brought inside the Zoo. Parking If you are arriving by bus, drive into the bus parking lot upon arrival. Unloading of all passengers now takes place in the parking lot. The ONLY exceptions are buses carrying disabled passengers. These buses may follow the signs to the disabled parking area, unload the disabled passengers, turn around and park in the parking lot. Discovery Charters Bus Line offers a discount to school groups visiting the Zoo. Call 407-831-1998 for details. |
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