Education Overview
After providing group tours and unique animal encounters to the public for nearly a decade, Tanganyika Wildlife Park is excited to expand its Education Department by offering a variety of education programs for all ages. Tanganyika’s education programs, whether held onsite or offsite, provide a fun atmosphere to learn about conservation and the natural world. With programs for scouts, classrooms, and families, you’re sure to find your next wildly different educational experience waiting for you at Tanganyika!
General Requirements for School Groups and Scouts
- One adult per 15 students must accompany at all times.
- Programs must be booked 2 weeks in advance. Please contact us if you have a more immediate need, though dates and times may not be available with less than 2 weeks' notice.
- Please have several dates and times available during the week for your program. Having multiple options available ensures that you are able to book the program that you want.
- Currently, we do not book classroom programs or guided tours on weekends.
- Onsite programs are offered year round, but they may only be coupled with admission to the Wildlife Park during the "open" season. There is no minimum fee required for onsite programs.
- Offsite programs are offered year-round, and a $200 minimum fee applies. To meet this minimum, programs can be booked for multiple classes and/or grade levels. If you feel you have extenuating circumstances, please contact the Education Department.
- Full payment is required before the start of your program.
- If you wish to reschedule, please provide at least 48 hours notice. Rescheduling may affect dates and times available for your program and dates and times cannot be guaranteed.
General Requirements for Safari Classes
- Registration must be received at least 1 week before the class date. Registrations received after the deadline may be assessed a $2 late fee.
- Parents may attend with children only where noted in class descriptions. We do ask that siblings (either younger or older) do not attend classes outside of their age group.
- Full payment is required before your child may begin a Safari Class, and payment will be due at registration.
- Please note: classes may fill up quickly. The Education Department also reserves the right to cancel classes based on low enrollment.
- Refund/Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued should you cancel up to 1 week before the class date. A partial (50%) refund will be issued should you cancel up to 48 hours before the class date. If you cancel with .less than 48-hours' notice, no refund will be issued.
