Fees & Reservations

All donations are appreciated and may be made in the donation box on the gift shop porch, in the Vern Kiebler Learning Center, or in the gift shop.

Fees are payable upon arrival in the Wild Side Gift Shop.

Admission Fees

• Families and individuals: Free! (donations welcome)
• Schools and organized groups of 10 or more from Wheaton: Free
• Schools and groups of 10 or more from outside of Wheaton: $1.50 per person
• Fees are payable upon arrival in the Wild Side Gift Shop

Program Fees

• Families and Individuals: Fees vary by program
• Schools and organized groups from Wheaton: $3.00/student, excluding scout programs
• Schools and organized groups outside of Wheaton: $4.50/ student (includes admission fee), excluding scout programs
• Fees are payable upon arrival in the Wild Side Gift Shop

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 accommodate 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 accommodations

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