Educational Programs
Gilroy Gardens has many educational programs available for your group. Choose from park directed programs available on select dates, or come any public operating day for self-led education and fun! Click a title below to learn more.
Touch and feel the natural world in our Living Laboratory. This program includes 3 hours of directed education, 6 Learning Stations with Docent presenters, workbooks for each student, Nature Detective certificates with a discount offer to return on a public operating day, and a hot lunch. Stay after the morning activities and enjoy selected rides—just for fun!
A helping hand (or six eight). Students participate in different educational activities throughout the day. Plus, the kids will have a chance to experience some of the rides and attractions that are designed to continue the educational process. These are education days only, the Park is not open to the general public.
If you can’t visit on a private education day, school groups of 15 or more can visit during regular operating days for just $20.00 per person, or $25.00 per person with a box lunch. Self-led educational activities packets are also available for download. Call (408) 840-7100 to speak with a park representative to book your visit. All tickets must be pre-purchased at least 3 days in advance for discount pricing.
•Private Education Program: Natural Sciences Days
Set Dates in May & OctoberTouch and feel the natural world in our Living Laboratory. This program includes 3 hours of directed education, 6 Learning Stations with Docent presenters, workbooks for each student, Nature Detective certificates with a discount offer to return on a public operating day, and a hot lunch. Stay after the morning activities and enjoy selected rides—just for fun!
•Private Education Program: Backyard Monsters
Set Dates in May & JuneA helping hand (or six eight). Students participate in different educational activities throughout the day. Plus, the kids will have a chance to experience some of the rides and attractions that are designed to continue the educational process. These are education days only, the Park is not open to the general public.
•Public Education Program: Discovery Days
Available on any regular Park Operating DayIf you can’t visit on a private education day, school groups of 15 or more can visit during regular operating days for just $20.00 per person, or $25.00 per person with a box lunch. Self-led educational activities packets are also available for download. Call (408) 840-7100 to speak with a park representative to book your visit. All tickets must be pre-purchased at least 3 days in advance for discount pricing.
