Fees & Reservations

All donations are appreciated. Fees are payable in the Wild Side Gift Shop.

.Admission Fees

Families and individuals: Free-donations welcome

Schools and organized groups from Wheaton: Free

Schools and groups outside of Wheaton: $1.50 per person

Program Fees

Families and Individuals: Fees vary by program

Schools and organized groups from Wheaton: $3.00 per student excluding scout programs

Schools and organized groups outside of Wheaton: $4.50 per student (includes admission) excluding scout programs

Reservations

Please note: Reservations are required for all groups.

One (1) chaperone for every four (4) students is included at no charge. Additional chaperones are $1.50 each.

A minimum 2-week advance notice is required for scheduling a program. Scheduling is on a first come first served basis. We may not be able to accomodate every request so please have an alternate date in mind.

When making your reservation please have the following information available:

1. Group contact information
2. Date(s) you wish to come to the zoo
3. Time of arrival or program if applicable
4. Anticipated number of students
5. Age/grade of students
6. Any special needs or accomodations


For more information or to make reservations, please call 630-665-5534