Date

October 18, 2016

Additional Information

Home School

'Tuesdays in the Field' is a home school opportunity at Georgia Aquarium. A fascinating field trip for your students to explore the depths of the Aquarium. During this program, home school students and their accompanying adults will have exclusive access to our interactive Discovery Zone for a unique self-paced experience. Georgia Aquarium educators will be positioned at age appropriate activity stations throughout our Discovery Zone and in our classrooms to allow you students to explore, investigate and engage. 

(Note: the 'Tuesdays in the Field' atmosphere will resemble a science festival setting, where students are encouraged to stop and engage at activity stations located throughout our Discovery Zone. This is a self-paced experience and students are welcome to spend as much or as little time as they would like at each station.)

All Guests are required to purchase a Home School ticket for entry.

Tickets will go on sale in mid-August.

HomeSchoolers

Zoo Atlanta welcomes HomeSchoolers; check out the various programs we offer just for you.

Programs:

• HomeSchool Field Trip Days
• HomeSchool Academy
• Career Exploration Series
  Join Zoo Atlanta for an all-new series highlighting careers in the sciences! Designed for middle and high school students, the Career Exploration Series gives participants an in-depth look into the careers of a diverse set of panelists. 

HomeSchool Field Trip Days

Time/duration: Zoo hours; allow 2-3 hours to see most exhibits
Reservations: Advance reservation only required for groups of 10 or more (students and parents/chaperones)*
Fee: $9.95 per participant, plus tax

• To reserve tax-free, submit a tax exemption form at the time of your reservation
• One chaperone per every 10 students is admitted for FREE (required for groups of 10 or more) 
• Additional chaperones pay the same rate as student participants 
• Payment is collected at any admission window upon arrival 
• The Zoo will be open to the general public and other school groups on HomeSchool Days
• If you are a Zoo Atlanta Member, you do not need a reservation and may use your membership for FREE admission on HomeSchool Field Trip Days. Please note that only the individuals on your Membership will be admitted for free; non-members pay $9.95 admission fee
• For groups of 10 of more, Zoo Atlanta members are not counted toward group size

Home School Field Trips - the first Tuesday of every month:

• No minimum group size required
• Groups under 10 participants - register at any admission window upon arrival for HomeSchool Field Trip Days; groups over 10 MUST use the registration link below

HomeSchool Field Trips Groups:

• Available any day
• Minimum group size of 10 required (students and adults/chaperones)
• Reservation must be made at least 48 hours prior to the date of the visit
• *Effective Jan. 1, 2016 - groups that arrive without a reservation will be charged $10.95 per person, no free adults

HomeSchool Academy
Join Zoo Atlanta for an afternoon of learning and discovery designed specifically for homeschool students! HomeSchool Academy is a unique program that allows students to explore animal and science concepts in a fun, interactive environment. Programs are grade-appropriate and include games, activities, Zoo tours and animal encounters. HomeSchool Academy runs monthly on specific days from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., September through May.

Learn more about HomeSchool Academy with these Frequently Asked Questions (PDF).

Registration Information

• Advance registration and payment required. Walk-up registrations not accepted.
• Registration Policy: Entire Semester (PDF)    Individual Classes (PDF)
• Register for the ENTIRE SEMESTER and automatically save $10!
• Classes fill quickly! Register online early!
• NEW! Career Exploration Series - Join Zoo Atlanta for an all-new series highlighting careers in the sciences! Designed for middle and high school students. 

Dates & Topics for 2016-2017 school year

Fall 2016 Class Descriptions (PDF)

Call 404.624.5822 with questions or email education@zooatlanta.org.