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1870 Farm
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1870 Farm Chapel Hill field trips, preschool elementary and homeschool farm visits, hands-on agriculture, goats, garden lesson, animal pens, rotational farm tour, hayride add-on13 · Full official gallery
1870 Farm Chapel Hill Field Trips
Mostly outdoor Chapel Hill farm visit with rotational farm activities, garden work, animal pens, optional hayride or gem mining, weather exposure, and official source gaps for lunch/accessibility
Age fitBest for preschool, elementary, and homeschool groups studying agriculture, farm animals, gardens, food systems, hands-on outdoor learning, and Chapel Hill farm experiences.
CostGroup price source available.
Group planThe official page does not publish a minimum or maximum; confirm class count, rotations, chaperone ratio, animal-pen supervision, hayride or gem mining add-on capacity, and curriculum or grade level needs before confirming the date.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Lunch space is not published on the field-trip page; ask whether groups may bring bag lunches, where students eat, and what weather backup exists. · Arrival: Use the official 1224 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC address and confirm bus/van unloading, parking surface, mud/weather route, and driver waiting plan directly with the farm.
Chapel Hill
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3 Palms Zoo Field Trips photo from the official site
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Animal rescue zoo, educational tours, group visits, animal care learning, and field trip planning16 · Full official gallery
3 Palms Zoo Field Trips
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $6.00 Per Person, $6, $1.00, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Townsend
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Abbott’s Mill Nature Center photo from the official site
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Nature center15 · Full official gallery
Abbott’s Mill Nature Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Milford
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Student touching a reptile with an ABQ BioPark educator during a learning program
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ABQ BioPark school and youth group field trips, Albuquerque Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden, Tingley Beach, staff-led life science programs, self-guided school pricing, chaperones5 · Full official gallery
ABQ BioPark School & Youth Group Field Trips
Mixed indoor/outdoor BioPark visit across Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden, or Tingley Beach, with Aquarium temporary entrance changes, weekday scheduling, lunch planning, and weather exposure
Age fitStrong for Pre-K through middle school animal science, habitats, botany, aquatic life, conservation, outdoor observation, and Albuquerque school or youth groups.
CostOfficial price page lists free and paid options.
Group planMinimum group size is 10 youth, counting students and infants; at least one adult chaperone is required for every 10 students, and adult chaperones may not exceed the number of students without full-price tickets.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsLunch: Groups may bring bag lunches or order boxed lunches from the cafe using the school lunch order form; plan the eating location around the chosen BioPark site and weather. · Arrival: Use the official BioPark directions for the specific Zoo, Aquarium/Botanic Garden, or Tingley Beach destination, and confirm bus unloading because the selected route determines arrival flow and walking distance.
Albuquerque
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Participants in the Albuquerque Museum School for the Summer Activities page.
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Zoo and public garden18 · Full official gallery
ABQ BioPark Zoo
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $10, $19.50, $5.50, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Albuquerque
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Memorial Building at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
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Public history, civics, and interpretive learning6 · Full official gallery
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Hodgenville
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Park ranger talks with a visitor on a boat program.
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Geology, caves, fossils, and earth science7 · Full official gallery
Acadia National Park
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $20.00, $35.00, $100 per person, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Bar Harbor
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A SCDNR educator showing a male stingray to students
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Estuary education, coastal ecology, research reserve programs, teacher resources, and field learning18 · Full official gallery
ACE Basin NERR Education Programs
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for school groups and family outings
CostGroup price source available.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Beaufort / ACE Basin
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Adkins Arboretum photo from the official site
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Botanical garden or arboretum18 · Full official gallery
Adkins Arboretum
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostOfficial prices listed.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
RIDGELY
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Pullman sign in front of the Administration Clock Tower building on a blue sky day.
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Pullman National Historical Park field trips, Chicago labor history, Pullman Porters, 1894 Strike, industrial town planning, architecture, ranger tours, and Google Maps listing11 · Full official gallery
Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center
Indoor NPS visitor center plus outdoor historic neighborhood walking around privately occupied Pullman buildings
Age fitStrong for grades 4-12 studying labor history, civil rights, immigration, industrialization, urban planning, architecture, rail travel, and Chicago neighborhood history.
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planNo public school-group minimum is listed; NPS says ranger-guided visitor center programs are usually about 45 minutes, so plan chaperone groups for indoor exhibits and outdoor neighborhood walking.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: NPS meal guidance says the park has no concessions or vending machines; plan lunch through bus, neighborhood, partner site, or school logistics. · Arrival: Use the official visitor center approach at 610 E. 111th Street; Recreation.gov warns that the parking lot entrance is on 111th Street and not through the historic stone worker's gate.
Chicago
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Adventure Aquarium photo from the official site
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Aquarium18 · Full official gallery
Adventure Aquarium
Mostly indoor aquarium with Camden Waterfront arrival planning and optional outdoor/riverfront transition time
Age fitStrong for elementary through high school marine science groups, especially aquatic habitats, adaptations, conservation, animal care, and Camden/Philadelphia waterfront logistics.
CostPublished rates found: $13.99, $15.99, $20, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: Lunchroom tables are listed at $20 per table, each seating 12-16 people; boxed lunches and meal vouchers may be available through Group Sales, so confirm food timing before finalizing the schedule. · Arrival: Use the official 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103 address; confirm bus arrival, prepaid bus parking, Camden Waterfront timing, and any construction or event-day parking with Group Sales before sending driver notes.
Philadelphia
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Children watching a shark at Adventure Aquarium
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Aquarium12 · Full official gallery
Adventure Aquarium Field Trips
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $13.99, $15.99, $20, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Camden
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Live Science fog
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Adventure Science Center Nashville field trips, K-12 STEM exhibits, Sudekum Planetarium, science shows, hands-on labs, dissections, school group pricing, MNPS free admission18 · Full official gallery
Adventure Science Center Field Trips
Mostly indoor Nashville science center with exhibit galleries, Sudekum Planetarium, labs, theater-style science shows, covered outdoor lunch pavilion, free bus parking, and accessibility/sensory supports
Age fitStrong for preschool through grade 8 STEM, physical science, space science, health science, engineering, fossils, makerspace learning, planetarium shows, science demonstrations, and Nashville school groups.
CostPublished rates found: $20, $7 per person. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planSchool group rates require 20 or more students, at least one adult teacher or chaperone for every 10 students, and a maximum of 140 students per field-trip group before splitting across multiple days.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: covered picnic pavilion seats 180 first-come, first-served in the lower parking lot; no indoor lunchroom is available, but students may bring lunches or pre-order Subway box lunches with indoor food and drink storage. · Arrival: Use the official 800 Fort Negley Boulevard address. The guide says bus parking is free but requires an advance bus count, and the directions page says guest parking is free with gated lower-lot hours.
Nashville
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Exterior view of African Burial Ground visitor center
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Texas Panhandle archaeology, geology, Indigenous technology, flint quarry, visitor center, and ranger-guided tour field trips12 · Full official gallery
African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Texas Panhandle / Fritch
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African Safari Wildlife Park
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Zoo, aquarium, or wildlife place18 · Full official gallery
African Safari Wildlife Park
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostOfficial prices listed.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
PORT CLINTON
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Two large light colored fossil skeletons stand reflecting in a replica of a water puddle. One fossil skeleton lies on its side.
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Geology, caves, fossils, and earth science18 · Full official gallery
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Harrison
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Large fossilized creatures tower overhead inside the visitor center
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Geology, caves, fossils, and earth science6 · Full official gallery
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Agate Fossil Beds / Harrison
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Air Zoo Field Trips photo from the official site
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Air Zoo field trips, Kalamazoo aerospace museum, aviation STEM, Smithsonian-affiliated aircraft and spacecraft, $8 student visits, scholarships, group lunches, bus parking, and18 · Full official gallery
Air Zoo Field Trips
Mostly indoor aerospace and science museum with Flight Innovation Center, Flight Discovery Center, aircraft exhibits, simulators, rides, theater, cafe, boxed lunches, and free bus parking
Age fitStrong for elementary through high school aviation, aerospace, engineering, space science, restoration, transportation history, simulations, rides, scouts, camps, and Michigan school groups.
CostPublished rate found: $8.
Group planDo not treat the 20+ general group-tour threshold as the only school field-trip rule; confirm school headcount, grade band, optional program choices, chaperones, and scholarship needs with the Events Team.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: Official group-tour guidance says Kitty Hawk Cafe is open daily and seats up to 100, and boxed lunches can be pre-ordered for groups of any size; confirm order deadlines and whether lunches are tied to the field-trip schedule. · Arrival: Use the official Flight Innovation Center address at 6151 Portage Road, Portage, and confirm whether the itinerary also uses the Flight Discovery Center at 3101 E. Milham Road. Official group-tour guidance says parking is free for buses, motorcoaches, and groups of cars.
Kalamazoo
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Vet tech holding a red breasted goose
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Akron Zoo field trips, 2026 school group rates, animal adaptations, Zoovivor education program, one free adult per ten students, bus parking, group lunch, accessibility18 · Full official gallery
Akron Zoo Field Trips
Mostly outdoor Akron Zoo campus with animal habitats, education program space, weather exposure, first-come bus parking, group lunch ordering, and accessibility/sensory planning
Age fitStrong for preschool through middle school animal adaptations, habitats, conservation, life science, zoo observation, ambassador animals, scouts, camps, and Northeast Ohio school groups.
CostPublished rates found: $6.50-$9 per person. Use the linked price page for the student, adult, or group line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Group lunch options are $9 per person for 10-100 meals, with availability limited and lunch orders due at least two weeks before the visit; confirm meal counts, allergies, and where the class will eat before arrival. · Arrival: Complimentary parking is available for buses and group vans on a first-come, first-served basis, but spaces are not guaranteed; have a backup plan with the driver if the bus parking lot is full on arrival.
Akron
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Group of hikers walking along trail through lava
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Public history, civics, and interpretive learning18 · Full official gallery
Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Kailua-Kona
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Octopus exhibit at the Alabama Aquarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab
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Alabama Aquarium Dauphin Island Sea Lab field trips, Mobile Bay estuary, coastal Alabama habitats, touch tank feedings, group rates, aquarium curriculum, free parking, snack shop5 · Full official gallery
Alabama Aquarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab Field Trips
Mostly indoor Dauphin Island aquarium with exhibit galleries, an outdoor touch tank feeding, barrier-island arrival, free parking, optional Mobile Bay Ferry travel, and weather exposure between spaces
Age fitStrong fit for K-8 marine science, coastal Alabama habitats, estuaries, barrier islands, Mobile Bay ecology, rays, sharks, conservation, and Alabama Gulf Coast school groups.
CostGroup price source available.
Group planUse 10 people as the published group-rate threshold; confirm final student count, adult count, chaperone expectations, curriculum use, indoor/outdoor feeding timing, and whether the group should split for tighter exhibit spaces.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Snack Shop is listed as open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with winter hours varying, but school groups should confirm lunch rules, snack timing, indoor/outdoor eating space, coolers, and bus timing before promising families a meal plan. · Arrival: Use the official 102 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island, AL address. Official directions say to take I-10 Exit 17A toward Dauphin Island, turn left at the water tower, continue about 2 miles, and use free parking; groups can also consider the Mobile Bay Ferry from Fort Morgan after checking the schedule.
Dauphin Island / Mobile
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Alabama Nature Center Field Trips photo from the official site
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Nature center field trips, wildlife education, conservation, and outdoor science programs10 · Full official gallery
Alabama Nature Center Field Trips
Mostly outdoors on the Lanark campus with Discovery Hall and indoor rainy-day alternatives
Age fitStrong for Pre-K-12 nature study, Alabama habitats, wildlife observation, animal ambassadors, Discovery Hall, insects, forests, streams, pollinators, and ecology.
CostPublished rates found: $16, $12, $1, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Double-package trips include a half hour for lunch, so plan packed lunches, timing, and weather backup when confirming the schedule. · Arrival: Use the Alabama Nature Center/Lanark campus arrival guidance for 3050 Lanark Road in Millbrook, and confirm bus flow before sending driver instructions.
Millbrook
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capitol
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state capitol, Alabama government, Civil Rights Trail, school groups, free tours, history, and civics18 · Full official gallery
Alabama State Capitol School Tours
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostOfficial prices listed.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Montgomery
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Alabama Wildlife Center photo from the official site
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Zoo, aquarium, or wildlife place18 · Full official gallery
Alabama Wildlife Center
Indoor wildlife center plus nearby Oak Mountain State Park context; plan quiet indoor observation and park arrival logistics
Age fitStrong for K-5 wildlife rehabilitation, birds of prey, conservation, animal needs, habitats, life science, and human impact on native wildlife.
CostOfficial prices listed.
Group planUse the official education or contact path before bringing a class, especially if you need a staff-led program, accessibility support, or wildlife intake guidance.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsLunch: Plan lunch through Oak Mountain State Park or your bus schedule rather than assuming indoor lunch space at the wildlife center. · Arrival: Use the 100 Terrace Drive address inside Oak Mountain State Park and build in gate, parking, and short walking time before the visit block.
PELHAM
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Alaska Botanical Garden photo from the official site
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Botanical garden and outdoor education18 · Full official gallery
Alaska Botanical Garden
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $10, $100, $75, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Anchorage
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Alaska Museum of Science and Nature School Field Trips photo from the official site
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Natural history and science museum17 · Full official gallery
Alaska Museum of Science and Nature School Field Trips
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: $5.00.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Anchorage
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I AM Smiling - Adult Sized Long Sleeve Tee
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Raptor rehabilitation, wildlife education, guided tours, local educational programs, and animal conservation15 · Full official gallery
Alaska Raptor Center Education Programs
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $45, $60, $100, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Sitka
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center photo from the official site
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Wildlife conservation and outdoor education18 · Full official gallery
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $24-$140.00 per person. Use the linked price page for the student, adult, or group line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Portage
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Alaska Zoo photo from the official site
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Zoo, wildlife, and conservation education18 · Full official gallery
Alaska Zoo
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $25, $18, $16, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Anchorage
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Aldo Leopold Nature Center School Field Trips photo from the official site
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Nature center, K-8 field trips, pond studies, seasonal ecology, outdoor learning, and Wisconsin environmental education18 · Full official gallery
Aldo Leopold Nature Center School Field Trips
Mostly outdoors on prairie, woodland, and wetland trails with indoor staging and weather backup planning
Age fitStrong for K-8 ecology, habitats, insects, adaptations, food webs, aquatic studies, weather, climate, and outdoor observation; younger grades should use a shorter trail route.
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Groups may bring sack lunches to eat on site before or after programming, but should tell ALNC when booking. · Arrival: Staff meet groups at ALNC's bus parking lot, the first lot on the right after pulling into the driveway.
Madison
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Aldridge Gardens photo from the official site
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Botanical garden or arboretum18 · Full official gallery
Aldridge Gardens
Mostly outdoors in a 30-acre garden with lake trails, picnic areas, and weather or special-event closure checks
Age fitStrong for K-5 trees, habitats, soil science, worms, plant propagation, seasonal plant observation, and outdoor Alabama science standards.
CostOfficial price page lists free and paid options.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: A picnic area is available for outdoor lunch after the field trip, first come, first serve; tell the Gardens if your group plans to use it. · Arrival: Use the 3530 Lorna Road entrance and confirm bus or car arrival details with the Gardens before sending family instructions.
HOOVER
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visitors walking in front of Land of the Jagaur temple
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Public agency field trip18 · Full official gallery
Alexandria Zoological Park
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $ 32, $ 79, $ 99, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
ALEXANDRIA
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Alibates Visitor Center
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Geology, caves, fossils, and earth science16 · Full official gallery
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
Indoor visitor center plus ranger-guided outdoor quarry hike on exposed Panhandle terrain
Age fitStrong for grades 4-12 studying archaeology, geology, Indigenous technology, Plains cultures, natural history, ethnobotany, and Texas Panhandle landscapes.
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planNo public school-group minimum is listed; confirm class size, ranger capacity, chaperone grouping, health limits, and whether students should split between visitor center and tour.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Plan lunch through bus, Lake Meredith-area, or picnic logistics; the quarry tour itself needs water, sun protection, and no loose lunch gear on the trail. · Arrival: Use the official route to 37084 Alibates Road near Fritch; from TX 136, take Cas Johnson Road and stay right at the Y or intersection until the visitor center appears.
Potter County
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Alibates Quarries
Small photo set
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education3 · Small photo set
Alibates Visitor Center
Indoor visitor center plus ranger-guided outdoor quarry hike on exposed Panhandle terrain
Age fitStrong for grades 4-12 studying archaeology, geology, Indigenous technology, Plains cultures, natural history, ethnobotany, and Texas Panhandle landscapes.
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planNo public school-group minimum is listed; confirm class size, ranger capacity, chaperone grouping, health limits, and whether students should split between visitor center and tour.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Plan lunch through bus, Lake Meredith-area, or picnic logistics; the quarry tour itself needs water, sun protection, and no loose lunch gear on the trail. · Arrival: Use the official route to 37084 Alibates Road near Fritch; from TX 136, take Cas Johnson Road and stay right at the Y or intersection until the visitor center appears.
Amarillo / Alibates
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Panoramic view of Old Main, Abel Commons and Acklie Hall of Science
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Alice Abel Arboretum self-guided school visits, Nebraska Wesleyan campus tree walk, Lincoln NE outdoor plant study, 25-acre arboretum, 100+ woody plant species, campus map, parking9 · Full official gallery
Alice Abel Arboretum
Outdoor Nebraska Wesleyan University campus arboretum in Lincoln, with campus paths, tree and landscape observation, visitor campus-map planning, and weather exposure
Age fitBest for upper-elementary through middle school self-guided plant identification, campus tree observation, urban ecology, Nebraska plant adaptation, sketching, photography, and short Lincoln outdoor learning stops.
CostPublished rates found: $179, $114, $129, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planNo official school-group minimum is published for the arboretum; choose chaperone ratios based on outdoor campus walking, street crossings, plant-observation stops, and NWU guidance if staff confirms the visit.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Do not assume lunch space from campus dining or event pages. Confirm whether a class may eat on campus, where trash should go, and what happens in rain before scheduling a lunch stop. · Arrival: Use the official Nebraska Wesleyan visitor/campus map path for navigation to the 5000 Saint Paul Avenue campus and confirm where school vans or buses may unload, wait, or park before arrival.
LINCOLN
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Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge programs, Gateway Visitor Center, tram and canoe tours, bird walks, Outer Banks wetlands, red wolvesLimited photos
Alligator River and Pea Island NWR Programs
Outdoor coastal refuge programming anchored by the Gateway Visitor Center, with sun, wind, bugs, and seasonal program changes.
Age fitStrong for coastal refuge habitats, birds, red wolf context, marshes, canoe/tram interpretation, and Outer Banks ecology.
CostOfficial prices listed.
Group planConfirm group capacity and chaperone needs for tram, canoe, or presentation formats.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Plan lunch/water separately around visitor center and refuge route timing. · Arrival: Use the Gateway Visitor Center or selected refuge program meeting point and confirm bus handling.
Outer Banks / Manteo
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Alpine Ministries Adventure Activities photo from the official site
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Outdoor adventure education12 · Full official gallery
Alpine Ministries Adventure Activities
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for school groups and family outings
CostPublished rates found: $60-$109 per person. Use the linked price page for the student, adult, or group line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Mount Hope
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Alpine flowers surrounded by snowy mountains
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education18 · Full official gallery
Alpine Visitor Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostOfficial prices listed.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: No public reservation window is captured yet.
Rocky Mountain / Trail Ridge
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Visit the Farm
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Alstede Farms school field trips, group farm tours, hay wagon rides, pick-your-own crops, planting activities, farm animals, lunch tables, and agriculture learning16 · Full official gallery
Alstede Farms
Mostly outdoor Chester working farm with tractor-drawn hay wagon routes, fields, orchards, animals, picnic tables, restrooms, and weather-dependent activities
Age fitStrong for preschool through grade 5 agriculture, food systems, plant life cycles, animal care, seasons, and outdoor class trips that can handle farm terrain.
CostPublished rates found: $75, $50. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Official tour pages provide picnic or lunch tables after the tour; groups can bring lunch or ask about Farmhouse District snack availability for the visit date. · Arrival: Follow the official Tour Parking signs, use the designated tour area, and check in at the Information Shed with the Tour Supervisor; groups are asked to arrive 15 minutes early.
Northern New Jersey
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American Airpower Museum photo from the official site
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Long Island aviation history field trips, WWII aircraft, Republic Airport hangar tours, social studies, and STEM flight learning18 · Full official gallery
American Airpower Museum
Indoor Republic Airport hangar museum with outdoor tarmac aircraft context
Age fitStrong for grades 4-12 social studies, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, local Long Island industry, aviation history, and STEM flight learning.
CostPublished rates found: $18, $15, $12, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planNo public school-group minimum is published; confirm class size, docent availability, chaperone expectations, and whether the group will split between hangar exhibits and any outdoor aircraft viewing.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Official school pages do not publish lunch guidance; Destination Accessible reports no food services on the premises, so plan bus, school-packed, or nearby lunch logistics directly. · Arrival: Use the 1230 New Hwy / Hangar 3 Republic Airport location; confirm bus drop-off, airport gate flow, and event-day parking directly with the museum before sending drivers.
Long Island
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Color photo of a dog on an overlook at the american camp prairie
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education9 · Full official gallery
American Camp Visitor Center
Indoor American Camp Visitor Center plus outdoor parade grounds, prairie, shoreline, and hiking routes on San Juan Island
Age fitStrong for grades 3-12 studying the Pig War, peaceful conflict resolution, Coast Salish heritage, Pacific Northwest ecology, island geography, and public lands.
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Plan food through picnic, bus, or Friday Harbor logistics; both park units are day-use only, and outdoor plans should account for wind, rain, sun, and ferry timing. · Arrival: Use 4668 Cattle Point Road in Friday Harbor; NPS directions place the visitor center about six miles southeast of Friday Harbor along Cattle Point Road.
San Juan Island / American Camp
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American Huey 369 helicopter displayed at the Peru Indiana museum hangar
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Vietnam-era Huey helicopters, veterans education, school and group visits, donations appreciated1 · Limited photos
American Huey 369
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for school groups and family outings
CostGroup price source available.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Peru
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education18 · Full official gallery
American Museum of Science and Energy
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $75, $110, $10, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Oak Ridge
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American Prairie National Discovery Center School Programs photo from the official site
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Prairie ecology, bison conservation, Montana wildlife, free K-12 educational programs, and discovery center visits16 · Full official gallery
American Prairie National Discovery Center School Programs
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostGroup price source available.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Lewistown / Central Montana
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Ames Monument at the Wyoming state historic site.
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Ames Monument State Historic Site field trips, Wyoming railroad history, transcontinental railroad route, 60-foot granite pyramid, H. H.2 · Limited photos
Ames Monument State Historic Site School Visits
Outdoor Wyoming state historic site near Buford with open landscape exposure, 60-foot granite monument viewing, historic railroad-route context, sunrise-to-sunset hours, and limited published school amenities
Age fitBest for grades 3-8 Wyoming history, westward expansion, transcontinental railroad, public art, architecture, memorial design, geography, and short outdoor social-studies stops.
CostGroup price source available.
Group planCall Wyoming State Parks at 307-745-6161 before bringing a class if you need current access, fee, bus, permit, restroom, or site-condition guidance.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Do not assume on-site lunch facilities. Treat lunch as bus, picnic, Laramie, or Cheyenne logistics, carry water, and pack out trash unless staff confirms another plan. · Arrival: Use the official location at 210 Monument Road, Buford, WY 82052. Confirm bus turnaround, gravel-road conditions, I-80 weather, and whether the group should stage in Laramie or Cheyenne before arrival.
Laramie / Sherman
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Amoskeag Fishways School Programs photo from the official site
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Amoskeag Fishways school programs, Manchester NH Merrimack River fish migration, fish ladder, hydropower and engineering, watershed science, NH Audubon field trips5 · Full official gallery
Amoskeag Fishways School Programs
Mostly indoor/outdoor Manchester river learning center context with fish ladder, Merrimack River observation, NH Audubon school-program options, possible trail or ponding components, and weather-dependent outdoor activities
Age fitStrong for grades K-8 Merrimack River ecology, fish migration, hydropower, engineering, wetlands, aquatic insects, urban wildlife, peregrine falcons, NGSS life science, and Manchester watershed learning.
CostPublished rates found: $150, $75, $100, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Do not assume lunch space from the school-program price. Confirm whether the group can eat at Amoskeag Fishways, on the bus, at school, or at a nearby Manchester park, and pack out trash for river-focused visits. · Arrival: Use the Amoskeag Fishways address at 4 Fletcher Street, Manchester, NH 03103, and confirm bus unloading, parking, center entry, river access, and seasonal construction or utility-site constraints before sending driver notes.
Manchester
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Aquatic Resources Education Center
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Anacostia Park river trail, skating pavilion, accessible picnic areas, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, wildlife watching, and outdoor school visits with18 · Full official gallery
Anacostia Park
Mostly outdoor National Park Service riverfront park with classroom prework and weather-sensitive field activities
Age fitStrong for K-8 urban watershed study, Anacostia River ecology, recreation history, civics, public lands, habitats, and environmental stewardship.
CostGroup price source available.
Group planNo public minimum is listed; confirm class size, ranger capacity, chaperone count, and any split-group plan with NPS before booking.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Plan picnic or snack logistics outdoors and confirm restrooms, trash, water, shade, and weather backup for the exact park section. · Arrival: Use the exact Anacostia Drive SE park section from the NPS field-trip confirmation and confirm bus drop-off, parking, and walking route before sending families.
Washington, DC / Anacostia River
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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
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Anacostia Park school field trips, river ecology, skating pavilion, accessible paved trail and picnic planning, ranger programs, and outdoor recreation8 · Full official gallery
Anacostia Park Field Trips
Mostly outdoor National Park Service riverfront park with classroom prework and weather-sensitive field activities
Age fitStrong for K-8 urban watershed study, Anacostia River ecology, recreation history, civics, public lands, habitats, and environmental stewardship.
CostGroup price source available.
Group planNo public minimum is listed; confirm class size, ranger capacity, chaperone count, and any split-group plan with NPS before booking.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Plan picnic or snack logistics outdoors and confirm restrooms, trash, water, shade, and weather backup for the exact park section. · Arrival: Use the exact Anacostia Drive SE park section from the NPS field-trip confirmation and confirm bus drop-off, parking, and walking route before sending families.
Washington, DC / Anacostia River
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