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Gilroy Gardens
Explorer
Educational Field Trip
Reservations are now closed for the rest of 2025 but will reopen soon for 2026. Want to reserve your spot for 2026? Simply fill out the form below!
Program Highlights
Our Gilroy Gardens Explorer Educational Field Trip includes:
- Admission to all rides and attractions, some of which feature local horticulture.
- Chaperone instructions and sample itinerary for self-guided educational exploration.
- Educational Activity Packets for each participant.
- Exclusive Gilroy Gardens Explorer Badge as a keepsake.
Pricing & Booking Details
- Minimum of 25 paid participants required
- $30 per participant
- One FREE chaperone admission for every 15 paid guests
- Guests holding Premium or Value Memberships are $7 for supplies and keepsake patch
- Lunch Option: Make your day hassle-free by adding a special box lunch available for just $10.00 plus tax.*
*Each meal includes your choice of turkey, ham or peanut butter & jelly sandwich, plus potato chips, fruit, and bottled water.
This educational experience is perfect for:
- Schools
- Summer Camps
- Daycares
- Homeschool Groups
- Other educational organizations seeking to add an additional educational component to their visit.
Gilroy Gardens is a Living Laboratory!
Watch students’ curiosity bloom as they explore nature through immersive, hands-on learning experiences.
Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle
Immerse your students in the magical journey from caterpillar to butterfly and discover the wonders of metamorphosis up close!
Marvel at the Circus Trees
Discover the art and science behind our Circus Trees while exploring grafting, horticulture, and tree conservation.
Find the Food You Eat
Discover how plants sustain us with a hands-on look at the foods we eat every day!
Explorer Program Interest Form
Reservations for Gilroy Gardens Explorer Program are currently closed for the remainder of 2025. Fill out the form below to be the first to know when 2026 dates are available!
Support Our
Educational Mission
Gilroy Gardens, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution whose mission is to educate and inspire families, especially children, to appreciate horticulture and the importance of trees in our lives by providing fun and memories in a beautiful garden setting.
Donations are always welcome. Find out more about ways you can help support our educational mission!