We look forward to your visit and hope you have a wonderful experience exploring the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We ask school groups to follow our rules and respect the wildlife and property.

CHAPERONES

To help prevent any problems, and for the safety of your students, you are required to bring enough adults to assist your group. We recommend a 1:4 ratio: 1 adult for every 4 students in the group. You are required to have at least one adult for every 10 students. Classes including students with disabilities may bring one adult per student needing assistance. Unsupervised students will be escorted to Park Base. 

LUNCHES

The best option is to have students carry their lunches in their backpacks or purchase food vouchers at the time you make a reservation. If you are bringing your lunches with you, there is a storage area outside of the park at the Log Ring; however this storage area does not lock nor is it monitored.

PARKING AND ARRIVAL

Parking is free for school and youth groups that book in advance and have a reservation. Simply mention the name of your school at the parking booth. Upon arrival, have your entire group wait at the Log Ring located between RV Parking and Guest Services while the group leader collects their admission tickets. The group must remain in this area until you are ready to enter the Safari Park.

PAST PROBLEMS

Unfortunately, in the past, a small number of students have been caught vandalizing Park property, swearing at other guests, and harassing the wildlife. Students who are found unescorted will be brought to Park Base, and their group may be asked to leave. Students vandalizing or shoplifting will be prosecuted. Schools will be asked to pay for any damage caused by their students. Serious violations will suspend that school's privilege of visiting the Safari Park for one year.