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.
