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 from weekdays or weekends (different rates apply) and 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. 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
CUSTOM FIELD TRIP
For groups less than 14 on weekdays
or any size on WEEKENDS
20.00 (13 and over)
13.00 (3-12 yrs old)
FREE (under 2)
per person
GUIDED TOUR
Add to your Field Trip
AVAILABLE EVERY DAY
100.00
Explore the sanctuary with one of our amazing zookeepers to learn valuable details about the animals including personal stories.
per group
EXTRAS
FEED CUPS
6.00 each
Hand-feed safe, healthy treats to the animals in our Barn Yard.
SACK LUNCHES
5.50 each
Option 1: Uncrustable®, plain chips, fruit snacks, water
Option 2: Hummus, Baby Bell® cheese, carrots, pretzels, fruit snack, water
PARENTS
If parents or chaperones will be joining you, please include them in your group count to receive the group rate. Otherwise, their tickets will be at our regular rate ($20.)
To book your field trip, or get answers to any questions you may have, please email Elizabeth at [email protected] or by clicking the button below. We look forward to seeing you and your group soon!
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Sure to be on the “best party ever,” list – enjoy a celebration with family, friends, fur, and feathers! Explore our native and exotic animals along the wooded trails. Choose from weekdays or weekends (different rates apply) and stroll through the sanctuary at your own pace. Be sure to 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. *Please note – if you decide on the Throw Your Own option, kindly notify our Gift Shop so they can direct your guests to the proper party.
STANDARD BIRTHDAY
For groups of 14 or more
WEEKDAYS ONLY
15.00 (13 and over)
10.00 (3-12 yrs old)
FREE (under 2)
per person
PARTY PADDOCK
For up to 20 people
AVAILABLE ANY DAY
500.00
Includes 2 hour rental of Party Paddock in the Deer Yard, Feed Cups for each guest, and General Admission. Add a 30-minute Keeper Chat ($100) for an up-close visit with one of the animal ambassadors.
Throw Your Own*
For groups less than 14 on weekdays
or any size on WEEKENDS
20.00 (13 and over)
13.00 (3-12 yrs old)
FREE (under 2)
per person
To book your birthday party, or get answers to any questions you may have, please email Elizabeth at [email protected] or by clicking the button below.

WALK ON THE WILDSIDE
AVAILABLE FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 10 AM AND 2 PM
If you are looking for something for a small group, try our Walk on the Wildside tour! Your behind-the-scenes tour includes the price of admission for up to 5 people, 5 feed cups, and a 2-hour guided tour with a keeper.
250.00
$50 each additional person (over the age of 2)