Field Trips & Groups
To book a field trip:
Choose a package from the options below that best meets your group’s needs.
Scroll past the packages to the Field Trip Request Form and complete all of the fields.
To secure your reservation, we require a 25% deposit within 3 days of receiving your confirmation email, and final balance payment due 24 hours prior to your field trip date. All members of your group must be included in your reservation counts and paid for in advance.
Base Camp
“Chart Your Own Course”
includes:
Welcome Orientation
Storage space for bags, lunches, and any personal items
Access to space for lunch for one hour so your group can relax and recharge together
DISTRICT, PRIVATE, CHARTER K-12, AND HOMESCHOOLS
$3.00 per person
PRESCHOOL, PRIVATE, AND GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE
$4.00 for children, $5 per adult
Remember – You must reserve 7 or more days in advance to qualify for special group rates
FOSSIL FLATS
“Dig A Little Deeper”
includes:
Welcome Orientation
Storage space for bags, lunches, and any personal items
Access to space for lunch for one hour so your group can relax and recharge together
Take home field guides
DISTRICT, PRIVATE, CHARTER K-12, AND HOMESCHOOLS
$4.00 per person
PRESCHOOL, PRIVATE, AND GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE
$5.00 for children, $6 per adult
Remember – You must reserve 7 or more days in advance to qualify for special group rates
Expedition Zone
“Certified Junior Paleontologist”
includes:
Welcome Orientation
Storage space for bags, lunches, and any personal items
Access to space for lunch for one hour so your group can relax and recharge together
Take home field guides
Your choice of a guided activity
DISTRICT, PRIVATE, CHARTER K-12, AND HOMESCHOOLS
$5.00 per person
PRESCHOOL, PRIVATE, AND GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE
$6.00 for children, $7 per adult
Remember – You must reserve 7 or more days in advance to qualify for special group rates
Foundation Station
“Ogden’s Leading Fossil Experts”
includes:
Welcome Orientation
Storage space for bags, lunches, and any personal items
Access to space for lunch for one hour so your group can relax and recharge together
Take home field guides
Your choice of a guided activity
OGDEN/ WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Free
Remember – You must reserve 7 or more days in advance to qualify for special group rates
What to Expect
School Groups K - 12
When school groups arrive at the park, we ask that group leaders gather their students and chaperones together in front of the museum while one school representative checks in at the front desk to verify reservation information.
We will send a staff member out to greet your group and give a 5-minute orientation, after which your group is welcome to enter the Park.
Buses may unload at the curb in front of the museum, and may park in our overflow parking across the street and slightly east of our public parking lot. If that lot is full, parking can be found at the Timbermine Steakhouse further east.
Age-Customized Museum Experience
Preschool/Kindergarten Presentation
Fossil presentation geared for younger ages, including a fossil presentation with questions and answers. Plan for 20 minutes.
Hands on Paleontology Presentation for First Grade and Older
Hands-on fossil presentation covering core standards for science and much more! The discussion includes a description of the basics of paleontology using hands-on examples of the different types of fossils for field trips. Plan on 30 minutes.
School field trip FAQ
What hours are available for field trips?
The Park opens at 10 am, but we are open to school field trips at 9:00 am. We host field trips throughout the entire year.
How do I book a field trip to the Dinosaur Park?
Fields trips can be booked by completing the form found on this webpage. If you need any assistance with completing the form, contact education@dinosaurpark.org.
Once booked, we’ll send you confirmation of your reservation with more details.
What is the cost of group admission?
Group rates are available for pre-booked educational field trips. If you have questions or need to discuss cost, email education@dinosaurpark.org.
In addition, the Ogden and Weber School District Foundations offer grants for trips to the Dinosaur Park. You’ll need to contact your District Foundation directly for more information on their programs.
Can I pay for my field trip when I arrive at the park?
No. We ask for full payment 24 hours in advance in order to streamline your group’s entry into the park. With multiple school groups of hundreds of kids coming into the park on our busiest days, this makes your entrance stress-free for everyone!
Some group leaders find it helpful to collect payment in advance from their families and/or chaperones with the method of their choice (cash, Venmo, etc.).
Does admission cost include our adult chaperones?
The Group rate includes all students, teachers and adult chaperones.
What is an adequate amount of time to spend at Dinosaur Park?
All school groups receive a quick orientation about the Park upon arrival and then, depending on what activities you’ve chosen for your age group, we suggest at least 2 ½ hours. If you plan to eat lunch at the Park you’ll want additional time. The Dinosaur Park does not limit the time school groups can spend here. You’re welcome to stay as long as you want during our open hours.
Can we bring in outside food (lunches)?
Yes, you are welcome to bring outside food in for your students. We have plenty of picnic space available where your coolers or other containers will be safe while the students tour the Park. Our café is not currently operating, but we do carry snacks and beverages in the gift shop.
Are there guided tours? If so, how many students per group can be accommodated?
The Dinosaur Park provides an initial orientation for all students, and then, depending upon age – will provide a more in depth paleontology hands-on discussion or tour. We prefer to keep group tours under 30 children per group, but will accommodate your size as requested.
Do you have a student/adult ratio you recommend?
The Park offers 8 acres of outdoor trails as well as many fun playground toys. We suggest that you stay within a 5-7students: 1 adult ratio to make your visit more manageable and enjoyable.
How much advance notice do you require before booking a field trip?
Spring field trip days book quickly! We suggest you book 2-3 months in advance for spring dates and at least one month in advance for autumn or winter field trips. Field trips are booked first come-first served and subject to the size of groups.
How long does a typical activity run?
Plan for around 30 minutes per activity per group when you visit the Park.
What are your group size limits?
We do not limit the overall size of the school groups, but we do limit the size of the groups for activities and hands-on presentations.
We prefer to keep activity groups under 30 children per group.
If this will not work for your class, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate your needs.
Does the Park allow coupons or special promotional codes for school groups?
Parents are welcome to bring the rest of their family with them during field trips.
Group rates will apply for all group participants, regardless of age.
It is up to each individual school to decide their guidelines for additional participants during field trips.
What are your rules for weather related and other cancellations?
We encourage you to dress appropriately for the weather.
Weather related cancellations will be treated the same as any other cancellation and will be rescheduled as if you are booking for the first time – on a first come, first served basis.
We will do our best to reschedule your group within the dates you request, but we cannot promise that those dates will be available because our schedule fills up so quickly!
NOW BOOKING EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS!
Thank you to our second grade explorers for providing us with their experience.
Join us in Preserving the Past and Inspiring the Future
GET INVOLVED AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD
At the Dinosaur Park, we are dedicated to preserving the natural history of our planet and inspiring curiosity and wonder about the world around us. By getting involved and participating in our educational programs and events, you can learn more about prehistoric life, geology, mineralogy, and the natural world.
1:00–3:00 PM
George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park, Ogden, UT