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Group Reservation Form

Before submitting your Group Reservation registration, please review the rates, policies, and frequently asked questions: CLICK HERE

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Group Reservations

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Organization / School*

Group Leader / Teacher*

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Business Email*

Business Phone*

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State Zip Code

Visit Details

Preferred Date*

Your preferred date will be approved for your group visit unless we receive an overwhelming number of group reservations for that date. In that case, we will book your alternate date. Program requests must be approved based on availability, and will be approved via a confirmation email.

Alternate Date*

Please choose an alternate date for your visit in case of overwhelming group reservation requests on your preferred date. Please note: Fridays are our busiest day for field trips in late April and May!

Estimated Arrival Time*

Arrival time must be between 9AM and 3:30PM. Entry between 9-10 a.m. is our busiest time for school groups entering the zoo, especially in late April and May! Please anticipate a slight wait to get all groups through the gate at that time.

Estimated Departure Time*

Your estimated departure time will help us better plan for zoo services and programming.

Grade Level(s)*

# of Adults / Youth age 13+ ($9.00)*

Estimate only. Final headcount will be determined at entry. All parent / volunteer adult chaperones paying WITH the group should be counted here. Adults that are members should not be counted here. They do not need to pay, and can enter individually at the gate.

# of Youth under age 13 ($8.00)*

Children age 3-12 years.

# of Youth under age 3 (Free)*

Children under the age of 3 years.

# of Chaperones (Free)

PAID staff chaperones – teachers, teaching aides, & bus drivers – are not charged zoo admission or program fees – up to 1 chaperone for every 10 children. They should not be included in the # of Adults/Youth estimate above. We ask that you limit the number of free chaperones to 1 chaperone per 10 children.

# of Members (Free)

Adult chaperones that are members should be counted here. These should not be included in the # of adults or # youth above. They will provide a membership card or name at entry.

On-site Leader Contact*

First Last

On-site Leader Mobile Number*

Add an attraction or service to enhance your zoo experience!

Lunch service at the Rainforest Grill

Tokens for Attractions

Tram

Tokens are $1 each, and 2 are required per attraction. Tram is $2 per person for all day. Lunch prices vary, and an order form and contact for questions is available on the website under “Group Reservations”.

Number of tokens requested:

(Each attraction requires 2 tokens per person. Tokens are $1 each)

Add a custom educational program!

Classroom Program

Interactive Stations

Animal Encounter

To get more details about our program options, see our Program Menu under “Educational Resources” on our website. Programs range 20-40 min. on average, and cost $2/person. Programs should be booked at least 2 weeks in advance, and are subject to availability. $50 minimum required for all programs.

Payment

Billing Contact

First Last

Billing Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Billing Email

Billing Phone

Rules / Policies

Chaperones*

Our group will have one adult staff or volunteer chaperone per every 10 children. Chaperones will stay with children at all times, and be informed to understand and model zoo rules & expectations.

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Payments*

I understand that groups must pay upon arrival with one form of payment for the entire group to get the group rate. Paid staff chaperones are free – UP TO the required ratio 1:10 children. Adult / volunteer chaperones must pay, but they get the group discount rate when paying in the same transaction as the group. Those paying separately will be charged full admission. Please be sure your parent/ volunteer chaperones know the conditions of getting the group rate.

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Payments*

Payments can be made at the front gate at the time of entry. The fees for admission and attractions are payable to Mesker Park Zoo.

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Discounts*

I understand that passes, coupons, or other promotions DO NOT APPLY to the group rate and that general admission is always free for Zoo Members. I agree to provide photocopies of membership cards for any Zoo Members in my group in order to receive free admission for those individuals.

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Food*

I understand that outside food and drinks are generally not permitted on zoo grounds. Lunch is available for purchase on-site at the Rainforest Gril, and arrangements must be made with the Grill in advance for large groups. Picnics are allowed in the surrounding Mesker Park. picnic shelters and parking lot areas. The Mesker Park picnic shelter across the street from the Zoo is free and first come/ served. The nearby screened picnic shelter at Mesker Park is within walking distance, and rented for $110 through the Parks Dept.

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Programs*

I understand that while my group arrival date is guaranteed upon submission of this form, a requested program is not guaranteed until I receive a confirmation email from the Education Department.

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NOTICE*

PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION WAS RECEIVED! We should contact you via email or phone within 3 business days to confirm your reservation request. Once your reservation is made, you should receive an email with an order balance due. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE AN ORDER BALANCE DUE VIA EMAIL, please contact us to make sure we received the request. Online form tech glitches can and do happen. Email education@meskerparkzoo.com. Thank you!

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Signature

By entering your name above, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to adhere to all conditions presented within this registration form.

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