Thank you for your interest in Loveland Living Planet Aquarium’s unique educational Field Trip experiences! The Aquarium is excited to welcome all field trip groups and offer free, engaging EcoVenture classes for students. To help you plan the best visit possible, please take a moment to review our policies and FAQs page. We look forward to providing a memorable and educational experience for your group!
Need to contact us?
Phone: 801-355-3474 (ext. 257)
Email: [email protected]
How do Field Trips at the Aquarium Work?
Welcome school groups! School groups are defined as:
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- Public Schools (Pre-K through 12th Grade)
- Charter Schools (Pre-K through 12th Grade)
- Accredited Private Schools (Pre-K through 12th Grade)
- Private Pre-Schools
- College Classes
- Non-Profit Residential Treatment Centers
- Non-Profit Day Programs
- Post-High School Programs
- District-funded After School Programs, School Clubs, and Summer School Programs
Non-school groups are welcome. These groups are defined as:
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- Church Groups
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- Communities Groups
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- Day Care Programs
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- Recreation Centers
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- Assisted Living Centers
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- Family Groups
These groups can book a visit by calling or emailing the following:
Phone: 801-355-3474 (ext. 225)
Email: [email protected]
Aquarium School Group Policies
Pricing
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Students: Only $4.95 each!
Teachers and paraprofessionals: Admission is free!
Chaperones: one free per 5 students
Extra chaperones and siblings: Join us for just $6.95 each!
Chaperones paying separately: Please refer to our general admission pricing.
Children under 2: Free of charge.
Title I: Free of charge. Click here to see Utah’s Title I list.
Special needs assistance: One free caregiver per guest.
Payment: No prepayment required. Pay upon arrival.
Already a member? Don’t forget to bring your membership card.
Chaperones
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– For every 5 students we offer 1 free chaperone entry.
– Additional chaperones are welcome at a rate of $6.95 each.
– Chaperones and students must arrive at the designated time.
– Late chaperones must contact a teacher to let them in at the Welcome Center.
– Chaperones are invited to take advantage of discounted field trip pricing by paying at the school prior to their visit.
Parking
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– Buses are welcome to park in the designated area in the back parking lot nearest to the road. Please refer to the map for a visual guide. View Bus Parking here.
– For student drop off and pick up, please utilize the designated area in front of the exit gates near the Welcome Center. Thank you!
Lunches
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– We are pleased to offer an indoor space available for eating and storing lunches during your visit (locations subject to change).
– Indoor lunch areas can be reserved for 20-minute blocks on the day of your field trip, during check-in.
– Guests are also welcome to enjoy their lunches on the outdoor plaza any time after check-in (weather and Aquarium event permitting).
– The grass area outside the Aquarium entrance is not available for lunches to ensure guest safety.
– Please note that indoor seating areas, including the café, are reserved for non-school visitors.
FREE EcoVenture Class
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A link to request an EcoVenture class can be found in your confirmation email after booking your visit. These classes are FREE and make for a fun add-on to your visit.
Booking Information
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Field trip visits are encouraged to be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. The Aquarium takes reservations up to 180 days in advance.
Additional Info
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– “Tuki’s Island” indoor playground is currently reserved for non-school guests, school groups are invited to enjoy the outdoor Coral Playground, Microscope Playground, and ECCO Voyager Virtual Reality on our plaza.
– If school groups wish to visit the gift shop, Chaperones may take small groups at a time. The gift shop kindly asks that backpacks be left outside the gift shop.
FAQ
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Cancellations
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For cancellations or questions, please contact school programs.
Phone: 801-355-3474 (ext. 257)
Email: [email protected]
Have a Question?
For questions, cancellations, or rescheduling, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 801-355-FISH (3474) ex 257.