Outreach Programs
About Our Field Trips
Elementary and middle school adventurers will participate in hands-on activities designed to test their observation and scientific reasoning skills. Teenage explorers will learn about animal psychology, positive reinforcement as a training tool, symbiotic relationships, and the dangers of invasive species in wild habitats.
Each Field trip guided tour and hands-on interactive experience delivers:
An increased appreciation for our planet’s oceans.
A new respect and awe for marine life and the rich aquatic resources of our planet.
Understanding our ecosystems as they engage the senses for maximized learning.
Free time to explore.
Encounters with:
Sharks and stingrays
Birds and reptiles
Amphibians, snakes and so much more!
Pricing
Standard mileage charged in addition to flat program fee for venues located more than a five-mile radius from AquaZoo at a rate of $0.70/mile.
Complete our request form to schedule. After submitting the form, a member of the AquaZoo team will reach out to confirm details and finalize your booking.
Title One Schools
Dive into an engaging, hands-on learning adventure with our Science Labs field trip activity! Led by our knowledgeable Keepers and Educators, this interactive experience gives participants a glimpse into everyday science and what goes into our animal care practices. After completing three (3) lab activities (selected by our Educators), your group will have the chance to ask questions and engage in a brief Q&A session with your instructor. The activities are correlated to various Commonwealth of Virginia Science Standards of Learning (SOL). Each lab activity is approximately 30 minutes in duration and is designed for 10-15 students.Important: Some activities may involve shellfish. Please let us know if anyone in your group has allergies.
$12.99
(per student)
$13.99
(per chaperone pre-booked)
Chaperones full admission price day of field trip if not pre-booked.
1 Teacher, PCA or teaching assistant admitted free with school ID for every 15 paid students. Maximum number of chaperones is 10 for any group.
NOTE: The Science Labs Field Trip does NOT INCLUDE aquarium access.
Standard Field Trip
Dive into an engaging, hands-on learning adventure with our Science Labs field trip activity! Led by our knowledgeable Keepers and Educators, this interactive experience gives participants a glimpse into everyday science and what goes into our animal care practices. After completing three (3) lab activities (selected by our Educators), your group will have the chance to ask questions and engage in a brief Q&A session with your instructor. The activities correlate with various Commonwealth of Virginia Science Standards of Learning (SOL). Each lab activity is approximately 30 minutes in duration and is designed for 10-15 students. Important: Some activities may involve shellfish. Please let us know if anyone in your group has allergies.
$16.99
(per student)
$13.99
(per chaperone pre-booked)
Chaperones full admission price day of field trip if not pre-booked.
1 Teacher, PCA or teaching assistant admitted free with school ID for every 15 paid students. Maximum number of chaperones is 10 for any group.
NOTE: The Science Labs Field Trip does NOT INCLUDE aquarium access.
While there is a difference in pricing between Title One and Standard for the lab activity alone, any group that chooses to include aquarium access
will pay $19.99 per student, regardless of their Title One or Standard status.
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Homeschool Field Trips
Homeschool Field Trips will be available for booking quarterly:
● February, May, August and November
● Booking on the second Monday of those months
● Book at 10:30 AM for Guided Tour
● Book at 11:00 AM for Science Labs (only Middle & HS, grade 6 & up)
(aquarium access additional $19.99/pp with Science Lab field trips)
● Standard Field Trip pricing applies - no other discounts
2025 dates:
● Monday, May 12
● Monday, August 11
● Monday, November 10
AquaZoo Outreach Programs
Let AquaZoo come to you! Enjoy a program at your location with set-ups for individual classrooms to whole assemblies. We offer fun and educational presentations along with Q&A, all while meeting a few members of our AquaZoo family, including our animal ambassadors. Our programs can be booked for schools, businesses, retirement homes, birthday parties, and so much more!