School Year Bus Registration

• Zoo Bus is FREE
• Zoo Bus is available to schools in Cuyahoga County or Hinckley Township only.
• During the school year (October through May), the bus is available to Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle schools.
• Zoo admission is free for school groups during the regular school year.
• Groups must include a minimum of 30 riders and a maximum of 60 riders.
• Education Programs are held in the Reinberger Education Building for students in grades 1 through 3 on Monday through Thursday.
• Veterinary Bags are available in the Sarah Allison Steffee Center for Zoological Medicine for students in grades 4 through 6.
• Students in kindergarten, 7th and 8th grades are welcome to ride the Zoo Bus on Fridays.

Register for the Zoo Bus by grade and classroom programs by month.

KINDERGARTEN

• September/October 2010
• November 2010
• December 2010
• January 2011
• February 2011
• March 2011
• April 2011
• May 2011

GRADES 1-3

• September/October 2010
• November 2010
• December 2010
• January 2011
• February 2011
• March 2011
• April 2011
• May 2011

Connections to Africa Pilot Testing

When African Elephant Crossing officially opens in Spring 2011, a NEW educational program, Connections to Africa, will open as well. Be one of the first to experience this inquiry-driven program by registering your group to take part in pilot testing this fall. As we wait with anticipation for the elephants to return, we will be busy testing new activities and preparing for the grand opening. Be a part of Connections to Africa Pilot Testing and register your class for this new experience in the making.

• October 25-29, 2010
• November 1-5, 2010

GRADES 4-6

• September/October 2010
• November 2010
• December 2010
• January 2011
• February 2011
• March 2011
• April 2011
• May 2011

GRADES 7-12

• September/October 2010
• November 2010
• December 2010
• January 2011
• February 2011
• March 2011
• April 2011
• May 2011

Zoo Bus Only – No Program

• September/October 2010
• November 2010
• December 2010
• January 2011
• February 2011
• March 2011
• April 2011
• May 2011

Summer Bus Registration

Day camps, senior centers, and other groups may register for the summer bus (June - September).

• Zoo Bus is FREE, see below for group zoo admission rates
• Zoo Bus is available to groups in Cuyahoga County or Hinckley Township only.
• Groups are limited to two trips, with only one trip per month.
• Groups must include a minimum of 30 riders and a maximum of 60 riders.
• Chaperones must ride bus with children and groups must have at least one adult for every 10 children.
• Registrations are taken on a first come, first served basis.
• Zoo Admission fees apply to all groups. Tickets must be purchased two weeks in advance to qualify for discounted rates.

Register for the Summer Zoo Bus

For more information on our bus service, please call the Education Registration Staff at (216) 635-3391.

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