FIELD TRIPS
Nothing is more exciting to students than a field trip, especially when it includes furry creatures with tails, right?! Explore our native and exotic animals along the wooded trails. Choose to move along at your leisure or select a Guided Tour option. Break out your mobile phones and scan the QR codes to learn more about each animal that lives here at the Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary.
Field Trips are available Monday through Friday. Buses welcome – please park where indicated upon arrival.
STANDARD FIELD TRIP
For groups of 14 or more
WEEKDAYS ONLY
15.00 (13 and over)
10.00 (3-12 yrs old)
FREE (under 2)
per person
GUIDED TOUR
Add to your Field Trip
WEEKDAYS ONLY
100.00
UP TO 50 PEOPLE*
Explore the sanctuary with one of our amazing zookeepers to learn valuable details about the animals including personal stories.
*$50 per each additional 25 people
EXTRAS
SOUVENIR FEED CUP
6.00
Healthy snacks to feed the deer, bunnies, bison, tortoise, sheep, goats, cattle, donkey, alpaca, and mini-horse.
GEM MINING
10.00
Use our water-powered flume to find Pyrite, Amethyst, Jasper, Selenite, and fossils in your dirt bag!
PARENTS
20.00
Adults not paid for by organization and included in reservation will be charged general admission rates.
To book your field trip please click the button below and complete the Field Trip Request Form. More information is available within the form to help answer your questions. We look forward to seeing you and your group soon!
PARTIES
Parties at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary are a WILD time.
Reserve our dedicated party paddock located off the deer yard by the gift shop.
A Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary party package is $500 and includes:
- 20 admissions to the sanctuary (any attendee above 2 years)
- 20 feed cups (no outside food is allowed)
- A private party area with tables and chairs
- Additional guests can be added for a discounted rate of $10
Add a 30-minute Keeper Chat ($100) for an up-close visit with up to 3 of our animal ambassadors.
Bring your party food, cake, and treats to make the party extra special!
PLEASE NOTE: No balloons, plastic tinsel, or confetti are permitted for the safety of our animals.
Submitting this request form does not guarantee a spot. You will receive an email response from a YRWS representative to confirm your party.
$100 nonrefundable deposit is required during booking to reserve date.
PARTY PADDOCK
AVAILABLE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS
500.00
Includes rental of Party Paddock in the Deer Yard, 20 Feed Cups, and 20 General Admission tickets. Add a 30-minute Keeper Chat ($100) for an up-close visit with up to 3 animal ambassadors.