During a field trip to the Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary, students will learn about our resident animals, each with a captivating story to share. Our staff and volunteers will lead aneducational guided tour of the facility. Each visit is tailored to be age-appropriate and aligned with your academic goals. Students will leave with a deeper understanding of the natural world and their role within it. These tours are an intimate and personal look at our mission at Animal Ark and will be sure to engage your wild side!

Tours last between 45 minutes and an hour. We offer picnic tables and an outdoor play area at our facility, providing a perfect spot for lunch after your tour.

Please note that groups must include at least 8 children in order to book.

To book an educational program, see the booking page, or email animalarkedu@gmail.com

Pricing:

Standard Field Trips are $8 for adult chaperones and $6 for children.

Title One School pricing is $6 per adult chaperone and $4 per child.

Redfield sponsored schools receive grant funding for child tickets, but adult chaperones are $6 each.

Please note: the following programs are free in 2026 for school groups only.

Ark Encounters: Critter Close-Ups — $200 (Free until August 2026!)

Bring Animal Ark’s ambassador animals to you. Each 45 to 60-minute presentation combines live animal appearances with engaging lessons about wildlife adaptations, habitats, and conservation. Participants also explore replica skulls, tracks, and other educational artifacts that bring science to life.

Every encounter is unique, offering an unforgettable opportunity to connect with wildlife and understand the important role these species play in our world.

Duration: 45 to 60 minutes
Cost: $200 per program
Programs are subject to animal cooperation, schedule availability, and weather conditions.

Ark Encounters: Wild Discoveries (No Live Animals) — $150 (Free until August 2026!)

This 45 to 60-minute presentation focuses on wildlife education through interactive materials such as replica skulls, tracks, pelts, and visuals. Participants discover how animals adapt, communicate, and survive in their natural habitats through engaging stories and hands-on exploration. Wild Discoveries provides the same educational excitement and connection to wildlife without live animal participation.

Duration: 45 to 60 minutes

Cost: $150 per program Programs are subject to schedule availability. 

To book an educational program, see the booking page, or email animalarkedu@gmail.com

With “Animal Ark: Coming to the Classroom,” elementary schools can arrange an in-person, interactive presentation, free of charge, without the hassle and expense of arranging a bus, paying for a field trip, or making up missed instructional time.  Information about the sanctuary, its animals, and the animal species will be covered, and opportunities for other presentations, field trips, or family visits will be provided.

As a bonus, one free VIP pass will be raffled off at the end of each presentation.

Please contact our coordinator Nancy directly with any questions or scheduling requests: nbandersonnv@att.net