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 April 1–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–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 3–6
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– 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.