Field Trip Admission Scholarships

School Field Trip Admission Scholarship Application

**This is for field trips/ Zoo admission only – if Transportation Scholarship was submitted, do not submit this application **

Limited funds are available for free Zoo admission to certain schools thanks to the Cleveland Zoological Society. Due to construction, scholarships are only available for visits on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Successful applications will be forwarded to our Program Registration team, who will make a reservation for your group and send you ticketing information. You DO NOT need to reach out to Program Registration or reserve tickets separately if you complete this form. If your application is not successful, you will be notified.

Successful applicants will:

  • be a grade preK-12 group from an Ohio school (public or private)
  • have 30% or more of students receiving free/ reduced lunch as documented by the State of Ohio
  • schedule a visit on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday in 2025

If you would like to check eligibility or have questions, please contact Zoo Education & Engagement at [email protected] or 216-635-3392.


If your school is in Cuyahoga County and you need assistance with transportation to the Zoo, please complete a transportation scholarship application instead of this form.  


(must be at least 30% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch)
(Please schedule on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only)

A ratio of at least 1 chaperone/ 10 youth is required. Tickets will be provided for all students and chaperones, up to a ratio of 1 chaperone/3 youth.  We may not be able to accommodate changes to group size. Last minute additions will be charged general admission.

*** Due to the Primate Forest Construction and limited parking, please let us know how many buses will be arriving and if they are staying during your field trip.  


Any questions, please contact [email protected] or Program Registration at 216-635-3991.