How much do Fairyland field trips cost?
The cost is $4 per person (adult or child). Infants under the age of 1 are free.

Does Fairyland offer subsidies for low-income groups?
Yes. Through our outreach program we’re able to underwrite field trips to eligible organizations. If you believe your organization qualifies for a subsidized field trip, please contact us. In your subject line, please write “outreach request.”

How many adults should plan on coming?
You must provide one adult for every five children.

When can we bring a group?
We accept field trips year round, weekdays only. Please see our field trip calendar for restrictions.

How do I reserve a field trip?
We offer four convenient ways to make a reservation:

• Register online. Your information will be secure, and you’ll receive the fastest possible response.
• Download a form and fax it to us at (510) 452-2261. You may also mail it to us or drop it off during our open hours.
• Call our programs supervisor at (510) 452-2259 or leave a voicemail message at (510) 238-6878 #4. We will mail you a reservation form.
• Stop by our office during open hours and ask for a reservation form.

How will I know my reservation is confirmed?
To save paper, we will email your confirmation letter and packet to your email address. If you don’t have email, we will mail the letter and packet to you.

Do I need to bring my confirmation letter with me on the day of the field trip?
Yes. Please print your confirmation and bring it.

I lost my confirmation letter. What should I do?
Please email the programs supervisor or call us at (510) 452-2259.

I never received a confirmation packet. Am I confirmed for my date?
Email the programs supervisor or call us at (510) 452-2259 to make sure we received your field trip request.

Does Children’s Fairyland accept purchase orders?
Yes. Make sure your school name and the date of your trip are on your purchase order. If the P.O. is less than the total amount on the day of your trip, you will need to pay in full the day of your trip. If the P.O. is more than the total amount on the day of your trip, we will send your school a check for the balance.

What if it rains?
Our operations department determines all park closures by 9:30 a.m., based on safety conditions. If we decide to close the park, our programs supervisor will call the school, notify you, and reschedule your field trip. You may also call our office at (510) 452-2259 to check about park closures.

We have additional adults who would like to bring siblings of the children in the class. May they join us?
Yes. As long as you have one adult for every five children, we will honor the field-trip rate for the additional visitors. There is no charge for infants under the age of 1.

What if the chaperones pay for themselves?
Please ask teachers or group leaders to collect the money before arriving at Children's Fairyland. To receive the field trip rate, the chaperones must be included in the total head count for your trip.

What if some parents show up after the class has entered the park?
Late arrivals—adults or children—must pay $6 per person to enter the park. Lone adults will be escorted by a Fairyland manager into the park; they must be identified as part of your group by a teacher or group leader.

How can I speed up check-in?
Please be sure the teacher or group leader who made the reservation has received full payment for the trip. If additional people have joined your group, please collect their money before arriving at Children's Fairyland. It would also be helpful if you know the total number of children, the total number of adults (including you) and the total number of infants under the age of 1.

More than one group from our school will be arriving on the same bus. Will we need separate reservations?
The teacher or group leader who made the reservation will pay for the field trip to enter the park. If there is more than one class and each is paying separately, each teacher must make his or her own reservation.

If I don’t make a reservation and simply show up with my group, can I still receive the field trip discount?
No. You must have a confirmation letter to receive the field trip discount.

What special program do you have for Field Trips?
Our Dr. Doolittle Education Program is great for school groups. Join one of Dr.Doolittle’s special helpers and enjoy an interactive session with Fairyland’s furry friends where you can find out the answers to all your questions. For an additional $40 your group of 20 or less can participate in this creative learning experience. Sessions run for 30 minutes with a trained animal keeper. This program is only available for Field Trips booked Wednesday-Friday (and Thursday-Friday in June-August). Ask for this program when registering for your Field Trip.

Where can we have lunch?
The Johnny Appleseed Café inside Fairyland has tempting munchies, healthy lunches and drinks. There are also picnic tables and a large grass area open to the public at our Teddy Bear Picnic Area. Or if you need some group quite time for lunch, or just to create a general meeting spot your Field Trip group can rent our Cinderella Party Area for $40 per hour.