FIELD TRIPS
TAKE LEARNING INTO THE
WILD
Layton Aquarium offers an exciting, hands-on educational experience your students will remember long after they
leave!
Interactive Learning
Up-Close
Animal Encounters
Curriculum Aligned
Safe & Fun Environment
Save 25% on field trips if your trip is booked and paid between August 1 and December 31, 2026.
FIELD TRIP OPTIONS
Affordable experiences for schools and groups of all sizes!
STANDARD FIELD TRIP
Affordable experiences for schools and groups of all sizes!
- $9.99 (per student)
- $14.99 (per chaperone)
- Certified Teachers = FREE
Title one Schools
Incl. Admission + Guided Tour
- $7.99 (per student)
- $12.99 (per chaperone)
- Certified Teachers = FREE
Home Schools
Incl. Admission + Guided Tour
- $14.99 (per student)
- $14.99 (per chaperone)
- Certified Teachers = FREE
Hands On Activity
Incl. Admission + Guided Tour + Science Lab
- $12.99 (per student)
- $12.99 (per chaperone)
- Certified Teachers = FREE
Outreach Options
| Outreach Option | Price |
|---|---|
| School Outreach Day – Up to 3 Groups / 90 Students | $750 |
| Animal Ambassador Outreach Day | $1,150 |
| Additional Group | +$250 |
| Second Program Topic | +$250 |
| Third Program Topic | +$350 |
| Extended Travel or Program-Specific Materials | Quoted When Applicable |
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FIELD TRIP?
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Field Trip
ADD-ON EXPERIENCES
Take your party to the next level!
$75
REPTILE ENCOUNTER
Meet one of our amazing reptiles up close!
$75
STINGRAY FEEDING
Feed our friendly stingrays and learn fun facts!
$75
SNAKE ENCOUNTER
A slithery, fun experience for your guests!
$75
PENGUIN ENCOUNTER
Meet our penguin and take unforgettable photos!
$75
REPTILE ENCOUNTER
Meet one of our amazing reptiles up close!
$75
STINGRAY FEEDING
Feed our friendly stingrays and learn fun facts!
$75
SNAKE ENCOUNTER
A slithery, fun experience for your guests!
$75
PENGUIN ENCOUNTER
Meet our penguin and take unforgettable photos!
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Bring science to life with an education experience designed around active participation, exploration, and discovery. Programs are adaptable for different ages and include hands-on learning and/or a take-home craft. Activities encourage students to ask questions, investigate scientific concepts, and connect classroom learning to animals, habitats, ecosystems, and conservation.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Explore aquarium habitats and exhibits
- Choose self-guided or educator-led options
- Discover aquatic and terrestrial animals
- Participate in a hands-on education activity
- Add a 30-minute animal program to your visit
- Enjoy scheduled time for independent exploration
SCHOOL OUTREACH DAYS
- Bring a trained educator directly to your school
- Serve up to three groups during one visit
- Select one hands-on program topic for all groups
- Accommodate up to 30 students per presentation
- Receive standard activity or craft materials
- Connect science concepts to real-world ecosystems
LIVE-ANIMAL OPPORTUNITIES
Select programs may include an approved animal ambassador component. Animal participation depends on animal welfare, availability, transportation conditions, student age, room setup, and staff approval. Specific species cannot be guaranteed.
HANDS-ON EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Students learn best when they can move, investigate, create, and make discoveries for themselves. Our education activities turn important science concepts into memorable, hands-on experiences. Activities can be adapted for different ages and may be offered as part of an on-site field trip or School Outreach Day. Each presentation includes hands-on learning and/or a craft unless the program listing states otherwise. Program availability may vary by location, group size, student age, scheduling, and material requirements.
- The Incredible Journey
- Oh Deer!
- Tree-Mendous
- Seed Bombs
- Owl Pellets
ANIMAL PROGRAM ADD-ON
Make your on-site field trip even more memorable with a 30-minute educator-led animal program.
Students meet approved animal ambassadors while learning about adaptations, behavior, habitats, responsible animal care, and conservation. Programs are designed for active observation and age-appropriate participation.
On-site animal programs start at $300.
Animal participation is based on welfare, availability, student age, group size, room setup, and staff approval. Specific animals cannot be guaranteed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Field trips at Layton Aquarium & Wildlife Encounters include aquarium admission, educational exploration, and opportunities to learn about aquatic and terrestrial animals. Depending on the field trip package selected, groups may also receive a guided tour, hands-on science activities, or an educator-led animal program.
Yes. Layton Aquarium offers educational field trips for schools, homeschool groups, youth organizations, and other student groups throughout Utah. Programs can be adapted for different ages and focus on animals, habitats, ecosystems, science, and conservation.
Field trip pricing varies by program. Standard field trips currently start at $9.99 per student, while qualifying Title I school field trips start at $7.99 per student. Science Lab options are also available, and certified teachers receive free admission with qualifying field trip packages.
Yes. Layton Aquarium offers School Outreach Days for schools that would rather have the educational experience brought to them. Outreach programs can accommodate multiple student groups and include hands-on learning activities that connect classroom science concepts with animals, habitats, ecosystems, and conservation.
To request a field trip, complete the field trip request form on this page with your school or organization information, preferred date, expected number of guests, and desired field trip option. Layton Aquarium is located at 1201 N Hill Field Rd #1072, Layton, UT 84041.
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