Field Trips
Tulsa Botanic Garden is a living laboratory for students of all ages!
Pre-K through college students can experience the wonders of nature through hands-on learning and discovery.
Our Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden offers areas for discovery and exploration at the Round Pond, Bog Bowls, Sensory Walk, Spring Giant, Art Wall, Stream Valley, Meadow, Tree Fort, Butterfly Stroll, Hummingbird Walk, and our new Teaching Garden!
The entire garden offers areas to investigate pollinators, plant adaptations and more!
Field Trip Information
Bring your students to the Garden for an engaging, hands-on field trip that inspires curiosity, exploration, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world! As students discover the beauty of the Garden, they’ll observe plants, insects, wildlife, and the changing seasons while making meaningful connections to science, nature, and their environment. Our educational experiences encourage critical thinking, observation, and outdoor learning in a fun and memorable setting.
Now booking Fall Field Trips (September–November)! Celebrate the season with exciting fall-themed activities, including:
- A visit to our Pumpkin Patch
- Our annual Scarecrow Contest
- Fall-themed educational curriculum
- A seasonal Fall Scavenger Hunt
- plus, a FREE mini pumpkin for every child!
Schedule your fall field trip today and give your students an unforgettable outdoor learning experience in the Garden!
FIELD TRIP PRICING: May 5 – November 21 (Minimum of 10 tickets; Scheduled at least 48 hrs in advance.):
Students & Teachers : $3
Title 1 Students: $1
To schedule your field trip, fill out our inquiry form below. ↓
What We Offer:
- Story Walk in Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden to promote health and literacy
- Seasonal scavenger hunts are available in our Visitor Center.
- You may each lunch on our Great Lawn or in our New Teaching Garden!
- We require a minimum of 1 Educator per 8 students. (Any additional adults beyond that ratio pay regular admission.) These discounted admissions only apply for groups paying for the students and required chaperones in one payment. No other discounts/offers apply. Payment method must be confirmed 48 hours in advance.
- Discounted Admission for Students and Educators for Title 1 Schools
- To schedule a field trip/group visit, please fill out the form below. Allow a minimum of 10 days for scheduling and confirmation.
Field Trip FAQ's:
What hours can I come out for a Field Trip?
Tue – Fri | 10am – 5pm. The Garden is closed for general admission & Field Trips during BGOL (After November 21 – December) and when the Garden is closed completely (January & February).
What happens if it rains?
Bring the rain boots! We are open during all types of weather! If necessary, we can reschedule your trip date at no additional cost, if space/scheduling permits.
Can I get a tours or lessons from staff?
At this time we are unable to accommodate private tours and lessons.
How many parents should I bring?
We require at least 1 chaperone per 8 children. If chaperones are purchasing tickets on their own, please encourage them to purchase advanced tickets online ahead of the field trip. It will make the check-in process go smoother and more quickly.
What should I bring?
Pencils are needed for the scavenger hunt. A trash bag is great if you plan on eating lunch on site. The Garden has first aid kits on hand, but please bring any necessary medications/inhalers/EpiPens.
Are there any indoor spaces available?
No.
I am a homeschool group, are parents considered educators?
Yes. However, you must pay for your group with one payment method. Group discounts do not apply if each family pays separately at the door.
Are you ADA accessible?
Our Visitor Center has ADA accessible restrooms, and a ramp that leads to the paved walkways in the Garden. We have paved walkways through the Children’s Discovery Garden, Tandy Floral Terraces, Bumgarner Family Foundation Lotus Pool and Stanford Family Liberty Garden. The Great Lawn with the picnic tables is flat lawn, but does not have a paved walk way. Portions of the Lake Trail are gravel and sloped and are not accessible. The Cross Timbers Nature Trail is mowed path through native prairie and forest and is not accessible.
