Interested in planning a fun, educational, and memorable experience for a group of children? In Central New York, there is no better place for fun than the Fort Rickey Zoo! Children will not only learn about wild animals, but they will interact! Fort Rickey is the New York zoo that focuses on both fun and learning. Plan your group visit today!

Spring Group Package (May 13th-June 14th)

*We are fully booked for Spring 2024 Group Visits and no longer able to accept requests. Now booking for fall 2024 & spring 2025

Schools/Nonprofit

minimum 15 paid admissions with reservations (season passes do not apply)
Includes:
• Child’s admission
• One free portion of animal food per child
• Group animal presentations
• 1/2 hour in playland (does not include pillow bounce)
• One chaperone free for every 6 children

Cost:
$7.00 per child
Additional adults: $7.00 each
Add 1/2 hour on Pillow Bounce:
$1.50 per child

Time: 10am-1pm

Please note: The concession stand will not be operating at these times, sack / picnic lunches are advised. We also recommend children wear boots when visiting to protect feet from wet areas, socks are needed when on the pillow bounce.

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SUMMER GROUP PACKAGE (JUNE 17th - AUg. 31st)

SCHOOLS/CAMPS/clubs/NONPROFITS

minimum 15 paid admissions with reservation (season passes do not apply)

Includes:
• Child’s admission
• One free portion of animal food per child
• Private use of the party room
• Unlimited use of Playland/Pillow Bounce
• One chaperone free for every 6 children

*Daily animal presentations take place every 1/2 hour during the summer, be sure to check the schedule and plan your visit accordingly!

Cost:
$7.00 per child
Additional adults: $7.00 each

Time: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm

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Fall Group Package (Sept 19th-Oct. 27th)