New!!! Easy Field Trip Registration Procedure

Beginning this academic year, teachers wishing a self-guided field trip (no tour or other program) to Lincoln Park Zoo no longer have to mail in completed field trip applications. At least two weeks before your trip, simply call (312) 742-2055 and provide the following information.

• Date of field trip
• Contact name
• School name and address, including zip code
• Number of buses
• Number of students and chaperones
• Grade Level of Students ( If students are special education, simply state the grade level range at which they are operating.)

A confirmation letter and an information packet will be sent to each registered teacher.

Field trip calls will be accepted according to the following schedule:

Field trips occurring September through December, beginning August 1;

field trips occurring January through March, beginning November 1;

field trips occurring April through August, beginning February 1.

To apply for any teacher workshop, tour or exhibit activity, complete the appropriate application form and mail to:

Lincoln Park Zoo

Education Department

P.O. Box 14903

Chicago, IL 60614

or FAX to 312-742-2040

Teachers will receive confirmation letters.