Field Trips

Step outside the classroom and book an engaging educational visit to Virginia Safari Park for a wildly fun school outing. Explore our living classroom, where students can enjoy the interactive experience of a lifetime.

The Virginia Safari Park makes learning fun! Our packages are suitable for all grade levels.

Board a wagon ride led by a knowledgeable guide where students will see and feed bison, deer, elk, llamas and zebras, to name just a few. In addition to the Safari Drive-Thru, students can enjoy the Safari Village, where they will encounter animals such as king cheetahs, penguins, primates, giraffes, budgies and more.

Plan your outing today, spark your student’s curiosity, and help them connect with the wonders of wildlife at the Virginia Safari Park.

The Virginia Safari Park offers two school package options: Safari and Adventure.

• 1 Hour Guided Safari Wagon Tour
• 1/2 Bucket of grain
• Village Walk-Thru

*Free teacher to student ratio is 1:10

• Everything included in the Safari Package, plus:
• 1 Giraffe Romaine Leaf
• 1 Budgie Stick

*Free teacher to student ratio is 1:10

• Self-guided tour through the Safari Village to visit the giraffe tower, kangaroo walkabout, king cheetahs, penguins, primates, barnyard and more!
• Gift Shop with drinks, snacks and souvenirs to fit any budget.
• Plenty of picnic tables for student lunches under the covered picnic pavilion.

Wagons can hold a total of 35 students and adults. We can accommodate most group sizes with our multiple wagons.

10:15a, 11:30a, 1p and 2:30p Monday – Friday, March through November

Specially priced school lunches are available (when booked in advance).

A field trip group is 15 or more paying guests from a public or private school or organization, consisting of students, teachers and chaperones. Your group must visit the park Monday through Friday and book in advance to receive these rates.

We strongly recommend scheduling your visit a minimum of 4 weeks in advance as space fills up quickly.

A $50 deposit is required to confirm your reservation.

Please note that your group reservation is not finalized until your signed group contract has been returned and your deposit has been received.