Education: Self-Guided Activities at the Wild Animal Park

Advance reservations are required for self-guided visits to the Wild Animal Park: call (760) 738-5057 for availability.

Make the most of your field trip time at the Wild Animal Park. Our Journey into Africa tour vehicle is not available to self-guided school groups from April 1 to June 15, but this is the perfect opportunity for you and your students to see the rest of the Park. In addition to using our free self-guided materials, you can add either of the following experiences to your visit:

Animal Presentations

Grades Pre-K to 12
Enhance your self-guided field trip visit to the Wild Animal Park. Talk with a trainer about a subject you choose and meet two animals up close. Call for a list of topics relevant to your grade level.
Fee: $75 for a 30-minute presentation. Program fee must be received no later than two weeks after the reservation has been made. Presentation is also available in Spanish. Call (760) 738-5057 for reservations.

California Condor Classroom Kit/Actividades Sobre Condores de California NEW!

Grades 3 to 6
Check out our bilingual kits and study the endangered California condor in your classroom. Each kit contains hands-on materials and classroom lessons.
Fee: $5 for two-week loan, plus a refundable $75 deposit. Call (760) 738-5057 to reserve a kit.

Safari Backpacks

Grades 5 to 8
Check out a Safari Backpack to use at the Wild Animal Park while visiting the Heart of Africa exhibit. Each backpack contains seven hands-on activities that allow students to explore the African savanna while experiencing the life of a field researcher. The backpacks are designed to be taught in groups of five with at least one adult per group (limit six backpacks per reservation).
Fee: $5 per backpack for two-week loan for use in the classroom and during a visit to the Wild Animal Park. There is a refundable $25 deposit. Call (760) 738-5057 for reservations.