FIELD TRIPS & GROUPS
Zoo Educational Tours & Field Trips
Get ready for Delaware's most interactive animal experience. 3 Palms is a sanctuary for animals that needed a second chance—from surrendered exotic pets to unreleasable wildlife.
Real Rescue. Real Education. Really Fun.
A Field Trip for Every Group
From Homeschool Co-ops and Church Groups to Summer Camps, Daycares, and Corporate Teams, we have a spot for you!
🏡 Small Groups (Under 10)
No forms needed! Just check our Current Hours and visit for a self-guided tour.
🚌 Large Groups (10+)
Schools, Camps & Organizations: Please Book Online to secure your date.
🦊 The Fox Posse
Meet our resident Red, Silver, and Gray foxes. During our zoo educational tours, students learn about their adaptations and rescue stories.
🐊 Gator Alley
Viewable year-round (April-October for full views). A unique opportunity to discuss reptilian biology and the importance of responsible pet ownership.
🐐 Farmyard Friends
Interactive learning is at the heart of our Delaware homeschool field trips. Students can get hands-on with llamas, goats, sheep, and more!
Admission & Provisions
PAYMENT & INVOICES
- Cash/Check: Preferred.
- Credit Cards: +4% processing fee.
- Invoices: An estimated invoice is automatically emailed upon booking. You can pay online in advance, or pay on-site the day of your trip.
LOGISTICS & SAFETY
- ⚠️ Zoo Rules: Please read before visiting!
- 📋 Survival Guide: Mandatory tips for your staff.
- ❓ Field Trip FAQs: Everything you need to know.
- 🧺 Lunch & Facilities: 3 Palms is a rustic, outdoor rescue—dress for farm terrain! We have a clean porta-potty, 6 picnic tables, and grassy areas for picnics. Bring your own food or order delivery.
- 🚌 Parking: Bus-friendly. Gravel driveway (drive slowly!).
Schedule Your Trip
Scheduler & Live Quote
Fill out your group details below to instantly view real-time availability and secure your spot.
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Estimated Group Size
Please provide a rough estimate. You can easily update your final headcount closer to your date! (Infants under 12 months are free).
If extra family members are coming but paying for themselves at the gate, enter the estimate here. They will NOT be on your invoice, but we must count them for park capacity.
Choose a Date
Select a highlighted day to see available times.
3. Trip Details & Billing
*An official invoice will be emailed. Payment is required prior to or upon entry.
For the dietary health and safety of our animals, feed scoops are strictly limited to a maximum of 30 per group. If your group requires more feeding opportunities, we highly recommend adding bamboo! Bamboo is a healthy, universally enjoyed treat that all of our animals—including our rabbits and prairie dogs, Chip and Dale—can safely eat.
Billing Information (If different from above)
If your school's finance department handles the invoice, enter their details here. Otherwise, leave these fields entirely blank.
Estimated Trip Quote
*This is an estimate. Final invoices may vary based on exact headcount on the day of arrival.
What Happens Next?
Once you secure your booking, your spot is locked! Check your email for your secure portal link. Inside the portal, you will find a shareable link for the mandatory Safety Quiz. Simply send this link to your staff and chaperones—as they pass the quiz and earn their Chaperone Access Badges, your Live Roster Dashboard will automatically update to show who is cleared for entry.
Master Liability & Behavior Waiver
By submitting this booking, I agree to the following on behalf of the attending school/organization:
- Institutional Liability: The school assumes full responsibility for the behavior of all attending students and adult chaperones.
- Zero Tolerance for Harassment: 3 Palms Zoo is a rescue sanctuary, not a playground. Any harassment of the animals—including chasing, crowding, or unauthorized feeding—will result in the immediate ejection of the entire group without a refund.
- Chaperone Accountability: I agree to distribute the Staff & Chaperone Code of Conduct, and I understand our group will not be permitted entry until every attending adult has digitally signed the agreement.
Embark on an interactive field trip experience to 3 Palms Zoo where you can get up close and personal with our rescued animals!
