How much is admission for a field trip? Monday thru Friday groups of 25 or more are only $10 per student. Teachers and chaperones that come on the bus are free. Reservations are required.
Should we divide into small groups? Yes! Each group will need a responsible adult.
Can we feed the animals on field trips? Yes, feed bags are available to students for $3 each
Do the animals bite? Yes, they can bite and you feed them at your own risk.
How long does it take to see the animals? On average about 1 1/2 hours.
When is a final head count required for a field trip? The day of arrival is fine.
Can parents come with the field trip? That is your decision. They must bring cash the day of the field trip. Parents must carpool because we are limited on parking once the buses are here. Everyone must arrive at the same time or the $10 group discount will not apply.
Can we pay the day of our visit? Yes.
Do you take school checks? Yes. Make checks payable to Chestatee Wildlife Preserve, Inc.
Do you take credit cards? Yes, but a 2% fee will be added.
Do you require a deposit for a field trip? No.
What if it rains? We can reschedule.
Is there a charge to use the picnic table or pavilions? No, however: you must bring your own large garbage bags to dispose of the lunch trash at your own facility. The reason is that many times student have thrown away items by mistake. If you take it with you, you will have the items and not have to come back to retrieve the item from our dumpster.
Can we bring a packed lunch? Yes and be sure to pick up and remove all trash. See above.
Is there a specific start time? We open at 10 a.m. but schools may arrive at 9:15 with reservations.
What is the latest we can arrive? 2:00 pm.
Is there a tour or is it self-guided? Field trips are divided into groups and led by one of us.
Any parking instructions for buses? Yes, direction upon arrival. (Encourage parents to carpool!)
What kind of trails do you have? All of our trails are bark chips and gravel. (After a hard rain it takes several days to get re-barked.)
Are pets allowed? No, they are not allowed for their own safety and this includes emotional support animals. We do not have any areas for them go to the bathroom.
Do you sell refreshments and snacks? Coke products. No food.
Do you have restrooms? Yes porta johns and outdoor sinks.
