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Urban Advantage participants receive vouchers for admission to our institutions. Click on the button below that applies to you to learn more about reserving tickets. Check www.uanyc.science/vouchers confirm ticket availability for the date you'd like to visit.

Student +3

Thank you for your interest in visiting! Vouchers are valid for general admission on holidays and weekends ONLY. To gain free admission to Zoo grounds, you must present your "Student + 3" voucher on your mobile device or on paper at the ticket booth to be scanned by the booth attendant. Free parking is available in our lot on the corner of Clove Road and Martling Avenue. Please visit http://www.statenislandzoo.org/calendar/ to view our events calendar. The Zoo is open every day from 10:00 am - 4:45 pm, and is CLOSED on Thanksgiving day, Christmas day, and New Year’s day. SIZ offers free admission Wednesdays 2pm-4:45pm http://www.statenislandzoo.org/plan-your-visit/admission-rates/.

Guidelines

This voucher can only be used by students taught by UA-participating science teachers.
Student +3 vouchers expire June 30th.
All UA institutions, except for Queens Botanical Garden and New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), require advance timed-entry reservations. Please see instructions listed under each institution to reserve your timed entry tickets.
UA institutions require that you show your timed entry tickets; please keep any emails with admission information.
Each voucher admits 4 people.
Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

Teacher

Thank you for your interest in visiting! Vouchers are valid for general admission. To gain free admission to Zoo grounds, you must present your "Teacher/PC/Admin + 3" voucher on your mobile device or on paper at the ticket booth to be scanned by the booth attendant. Free parking is available in our lot on the corner of Clove Road and Martling Avenue. Please visit http://www.statenislandzoo.org/calendar/ to view our events calendar. The Zoo is open every day from 10:00 am - 4:45 pm, and is CLOSED on Thanksgiving day, Christmas day, and New Year’s day. SIZ offers free admission Wednesdays 2pm-4:45pm http://www.statenislandzoo.org/plan-your-visit/admission-rates/.

Guidelines

This voucher is for planning class and school community trips by UA-participating Teachers/Parent Coordinators/Administrators.
Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator Vouchers expire on June 30th.
All UA institutions, except for Queens Botanical Garden and New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), require advance timed-entry reservations. Please see instructions listed under each institution to reserve your timed entry tickets.
UA institutions require that you show your timed entry tickets; please keep any emails with admission information.
Each voucher admits 4 people.
Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

Class Trips

Thank you for your interest in visiting! Teachers can redeem their class trip voucher for a self-guided Zoo visit, in-Zoo education program, or a Traveling Zoo program.

Self-guided Zoo visit: Go to this page http://www.statenislandzoo.org/urban-advantage/ and click the button for “UA Class Trip & School Community Trip Registration” to complete the reservation form.

In-Zoo education programs: Reservations and program topic selection can be made online at http://www.statenislandzoo.org/education/in-zoo-school-programs/.

Traveling Zoo programs:You can find out more information and make reservations at http://www.statenislandzoo.org/education/traveling-zoo-programs/.

*Please note:

● Programs MUST be booked 4 weeks in advance.

● When booking your experience with us you will be required to upload a copy of your voucher (can be a digital copy or a picture of a hard copy). We MUST receive a copy of your voucher in order to finalize your registration.

● Teachers can inquire about utilizing in-Zoo time, and the Zoo’s diverse animal ambassadors, to meet specific curriculum goals or objectives by emailing the Zoo’s UA Partner Team at [email protected] in advance of the program.

SIZ offers free admission Wednesdays 2pm-4:45pm http://www.statenislandzoo.org/plan-your-visit/admission-rates/.

Guidelines

Class Trip vouchers are for UA-participating science teachers to bring only the students they teach on up to two trips per school year.
Class trip vouchers expire on May 31st.
UA school groups can visit UA institutions and book online (virtual) class programs.
Class Trip Voucher ID numbers must be presented at the time you book your reservation.
Each voucher admits 40 people.

To book a yellow bus, use this link: https://www.opt-osfns.org/opt/schools/field_trips/ftriplogin.aspx

Parent Coordinator

Guidelines

This voucher is for planning class and school community trips by UA-participating Teachers/Parent Coordinators/Administrators.
Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator Vouchers expire on June 30th.
All UA institutions, except for Queens Botanical Garden and New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), require advance timed-entry reservations. Please see instructions listed under each institution to reserve your timed entry tickets.
UA institutions require that you show your timed entry tickets; please keep any emails with admission information.
Each voucher admits 4 people.
Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

School Community

Thank you for your interest in visiting! Parent Coordinators can redeem their School Community Trip voucher for either an in-Zoo self-guided trip or for the Zoo’s Virtual Conservation Near & Far events.

In-Zoo self-guided trip: Reservations can be made at http://www.statenislandzoo.org/urban-advantage/

● To be redirected to the correct reservation form please click the button under the option “UA Class Trip & School Community Trip Registration”

● You will be required to provide relevant information, including uploading a copy of your voucher (can be a digital copy or a picture of a hard copy) in order to complete your registration.

● Once your form has been submitted you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for how to enter the zoo on the date of your visit.

*Please provide an email address that you check regularly so you can easily access your confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation email please check your spam folder!

Virtual Conservation Near & Far events: These events take place periodically throughout the year. For more details about upcoming events, and for instructions for how to reserve your spot, please visit http://www.statenislandzoo.org/calendar/.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email us at [email protected].

SIZ offers free admission Wednesdays 2pm-4:45pm http://www.statenislandzoo.org/plan-your-visit/admission-rates/.

Guidelines

School Community trip vouchers are for Parent Coordinators to host the families and students taught by UA-participating teachers on up to two trips per school year.
School Community trip vouchers expire on June 30th.
UA school groups can visit UA institutions and book online (virtual) class programs.
School Community Trip Voucher ID numbers must be presented at the time you book your reservation.
Each voucher admits 40 people.

To request a bus, complete the bus request form on the portal (https://myua.amnh.org)

Administrator

Guidelines

This voucher is for planning class and school community trips by UA-participating Teachers/Parent Coordinators/Administrators.
Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator Vouchers expire on June 30th.
All UA institutions, except for Queens Botanical Garden and New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), require advance timed-entry reservations. Please see instructions listed under each institution to reserve your timed entry tickets.
UA institutions require that you show your timed entry tickets; please keep any emails with admission information.
Each voucher admits 4 people.
Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

I have it! What next? | Is my school in UA?

The student must be present to redeem a "Student +3" voucher, and cannot be during school hours. Only students at UA schools will receive vouchers.

All voucher rules (PDF)

www.statenislandzoo.org Visitor Information

614 Broadway, Staten Island, New York,10310

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Hours of Operation
10 AM – 4:45 PM
closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years

Dedicated to its founding mission in 1936 as an educational institution, the Staten Island Zoological Society remains at the forefront of weaving effective education programs into its cultural role as a place of adventure, discovery and fun for all age groups. As New York’s “Biggest Little Zoo”, the Staten Island Zoo showcases more than 1,200 animals nestled in a beautiful 8-acre park, reflecting more than 350 species of animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates from six of the world’s seven continents. As an AZA accredited member, the Zoo remains a leader in wildlife conservation, maintaining more than 70 endangered or threatened species and participating in breeding programs and education to highlight the plight of vanishing wildlife throughout the world.

CLASS FIELD TRIP INFO SCHOOL COMMUNITY TRIP

Resources For Students and Teachers:

For educators

Elementary School: Class Field Trip Information

For students

For families

Vouchers can be used only during non school days or during non-school hours. Free parking is available. The green “Student + 3” vouchers provide Urban Advantage students access to all exhibits throughout the Zoo!