BONHAM ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Ringtail Encounters and Giraffe Feeds: School Field Trips at North Texas Safari Park
A focused, three-hour education program in Bonham that gets students feeding giraffes, riding the park train and meeting ringtail lemurs inside the exhibit.
Ringtail Encounters and Giraffe Feeds: School Field Trips at North Texas Safari Park.
At North Texas Safari Park in Bonham, Field Trips put students inside the park’s living classroom: a private, education-guided tour that includes hands-on animal encounters and guided experiences through multiple exhibits.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Face-to-face with ringtail lemurs
The program brings students into the lemur exhibit for a close encounter where they can feed and pet ringtail lemurs — a memorable, tactile introduction to animal behavior and care.
Giraffe lettuce feed and park train
Alongside the lemur encounter, groups take a train ride through the park and participate in lettuce feedings with the giraffes, adding variety to the guided educational stops.
Private education-guided tour of the whole park
The field trip is run as a private, educator-led experience through the Safari Park’s exhibits, designed for organized school groups and focused on direct animal interactions and learning moments.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Over the course of a three-hour visit, students move through a series of guided stops: a train ride, close-up feedings and interactive exhibits culminating in an in-exhibit lemur encounter led by a staff educator.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The field trip program is scheduled for a total of 3 hours.
Sack lunches are welcome and can be brought by groups for use during the visit.
A minimum of 25 students is required; two teachers per class plus the bus driver are admitted free.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the minimum group size for a Field Trip?
The program requires a minimum of 25 students.
Are teachers or chaperones charged admission?
Two teachers per class and the bus driver are admitted free.
Can students bring lunch?
Yes — sack lunches are welcome.
How long does the field trip last?
The scheduled duration for the field trip is 3 hours.
What activities are included in the visit?
Activities include a train ride, lettuce feedings with the giraffes, and guided experiences through the park’s exhibits, including a lemur encounter.
Who operates the Field Trip program?
The Field Trip program is operated by North Texas Safari Park in Bonham, Texas.