Bring your school group out to Rolling Hills Zoo & Wildlife Museum for an unforgettably FUN adventure! Offering discounted admission rates to public, private home-schooled, and licensed daycare providers, Rolling Hills Zoo can accommodate your school's next great expedition!

Field Trips:

$7.50 per Student

$7.50 per Chaperone (1 per 10 Students)‍

$13.50 per Extra Chaperones

‍School Group Online Reservation Inquiry Form

School Group Gift Shop List.pdf

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‍During your field trip you can enhance your visit with:

DISCOVERY CLASS‍

Have an extra special adventure at Rolling Hills Zoo with this 45-minute grade-specific lessons during this interactive, thematically-based program. This program features three live animals and hands-on activities with animal bio-facts, such as skins, skulls and teeth. Suggested class size of 35 or less.

Choose from age-appropriate K-8 lessons in the following themes:

Special requested themes can be considered.

$65 for the first program • $35 for each additional program scheduled on the same day.

For more information or assistance with our Discovery Class, please contact us at 785-827-9488 ext. 132 or email teagan@rollinghillszoo.org

PERSONAL GUIDED TOUR‍

A one-hour Zoo or Wildlife Museum tour lead by an Education Team Member is $50. Additional tours can be scheduled for the same day at $40 each. 30 person limit per tour.
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TRAM RIDES‍

Our extended tram ride allows students to get off to visit various outdoor exhibits. $10 per person and available by reservation only, with a minimum of 12 people. Tram ride lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Our reserved non-stop tram is $7 per person, with a minimum of 12 people for a 45-minute ride through the Zoo.

For more information or assistance with any of our school group reservations please contact us at 785-827-9488 ext. 114, or email kris@rollinghillszoo.org.

DISCOVERY CLASS

Have an extra special adventure at Rolling Hills Zoo with this 45-minute grade-specific lessons during this interactive, thematically-based program. This program features three live animals and hands-on activities with animal bio-facts, such as skins, skulls and teeth. Suggested class size of 35 or less.

Choose from age-appropriate K-8 lessons in the following themes:

Special requested themes can be considered.

$65 for the first program • $35 for each additional program scheduled on the same day.

For more information or assistance with our Discovery Class, please contact us at 785-827-9488 ext. 132 or email teagan@rollinghillszoo.org‍

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ZOO PALOOZA

This program is designed for groups of up to 20 people and is ideal for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, sports teams, classes and small groups. Children 7 years and younger are allowed with adult supervision.

Zoo Palooza includes:

For your group's admission to the Zoo & Wildlife Museum, ask about group pricing which is dependent upon number of participants.

Group lunch is available at an additional cost of $7.50 per person, which includes a choice of hamburger, corndog, or Uncrustable, served with Lay's potato chips, granola bar, and 8 oz. bottled water.

Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. (to 12 p.m. if lunch is included)

Program Cost: $75

Scheduling: Please schedule two weeks in advance. Scheduling programs will be based on date availability. To schedule your program contact Teagan Miller at teagan@rollinghillszoo.org or call 785-827-9488 ext. 132.

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GROUP OVERNIGHT EXPEDITIONS

Kids of all ages will enjoy an Overnight Expedition at Rolling Hills Zoo! Whether it is for scouts, teams, birthday parties, school groups, family reunions, or any other group, this is one unique experience you won't soon forget.

You're adventure will include:

All Overnight Expeditions require a $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve.

For more information or assistance with any of our Educational Opportunities, please contact us at 785-827-9488 ext. 132, or email teagan@rollinghillszoo.org.

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TODDLER TUESDAY

Toddler Tuesday takes place the first Tuesday of every month, and every Tuesday during the months of June and July in the Conference Center located in the Wildlife Museum.

Toddler Tuesdays is an educational experience for toddlers, ages 1 – 5, where they will enjoy a special story time, learn more about the animal featured in the story, create a fun craft, and enjoy playtime. Together, toddlers will connect with nature, wildlife and each other.

Toddler Tuesday is a free event with your paid admission. Members get in free.

KIDS SUMMER CAMPS

June 6th - July 14th, for children ages 4-12 years old.

Your child will enjoy a wild adventure during Summer Camp as they explore different species during our exciting interactive programs which engage the mind and body through hands-on activities. Each week features different animal friends and offers new activities daily.

‍JUNIOR ZOO KEEPER CAMPS

May 30th - June 2nd, for ages 12-18 years old. Teens will learn what it takes to work in a Zoo!

Rolling Hills Zoo offers unpaid internships.

Location: Salina, Kansas

Requirements:

Areas of Interest: Animal Department

To apply for any of the above animal internships, please email your resume and cover letter indicating your area of interest to headkeeper@rollinghillszoo.org or mail to:
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Attn: Head Keeper | Rolling Hills Zoo | 625 N. Hedville Rd. | Salina, KS 67401

Areas of Interest: Rolling Hills Zoo Departments

To apply for any of the above operations internships, please mail your resume and cover letter indicating your area of interest to:

Zoo Internships, Attn: Rolling Hills Zoo Departments | Rolling Hills Zoo | 625 N. Hedville Rd. | Salina, Kansas 67401