Dig Deeper

This form is for new Homeschool reservation requests ONLY.

To reschedule an existing field trip reservation, click here.

Before you complete this form, you will need to make sure you have the following information:

  • Total number of students (grade K/age 5 through grade 12)
  • Total number of teachers
  • Total number of other adults
  • Total number of children age 2 through 4

Let’s get started!

Step 1:

Read carefully the Zoo’s field trip policies (required), and determine if your group is eligible for the grant-funded free field trip program.

Groups that are not eligible for the grant-funded field trip program may use the Group Reservation Sales page to plan their visit.

Step 2:

Check the calendar below to see if your preferred date is available. NOTE: 72 hours advance notice is required for field trip reservations. Dates in red are already full or otherwise unavailable for field trips.

Please note: Non-public Maryland schools are eligible for the free field trip program from September 3 through February 24 only. For a visit outside of this date range, please visit our Group Reservations page.

Note: November 15th is at full capacity for homeschool field trips and is no longer available.

YELLOW = Spaces Running Low
RED = Spaces Not Available

Step 3:

Complete the Homeschool Reservation Request Form below.

If you are a homeschool co-op, one person should fill out and send a request for the group as a whole. Do not have individual families within the collective fill out separate requests.

Please allow at least 72 hours for processing. If you do not, within 72 hours of submitting your request, receive either:

A) a confirmation email with an entry pass attached

B) a followup email letting you know of an issue with processing your field trip

Please email fieldtrips@marylandzoo.org for assistance.

NOTE: Missing or incomplete information will delay processing.













    What field trip date are you requesting?
    First Date Choice
    Second Date Choice
    What time would you like to enter the Zoo?
    Tell us about you and your school!
    Your First Name
    Your Last Name
    Daytime Phone
    Email
    Full School Name
    School Street Address
    City
    Zip Code

    Step 4: Tell us about your group!

    Grade Level (check all that apply)

    Estimated field trip fees will be based on the attendance numbers you provide below. You will only be charged (if applicable), however, on the day of your visit for your actual attendance.

    Your required number of chaperones will be calculated by dividing the number of students by eight (8). These required adults are admitted free. All other adults beyond this ratio will receive a discounted admission rate. NOTE: Teachers are not automatically free. Please review carefully the field trip pricing information in the Field Trip Policies.

    Number of Students
    Number of Teachers
    Number of Other Adults (not including those above)
    Number of children age 2-4

    Note that required chaperone slots (i.e., free adults) will be assigned first to teachers and then if applicable to parent chaperones. Adults—whether teachers or parents–beyond the 8:1 chaperone ratio will be considered “extra adults,” and will receive a discounted admission rate.

    Who will be the contact person on the day of your field trip (if different from above)?

    First Name
    Last Name
    Would you like to receive our Education Insider newsletter?

    Have You Read Our Policies?

    Please include any additional questions or comments you may have: