School Tickets

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!

Educational Program Links:


•Private Education Program: Natural Sciences Days
May Dates: 4, 11, 18 & 25; October Dates: 19, & 26
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!

•Private Education Program: CSI: Crime Scene Insects
June Dates: 4-8
Learn the secrets of crime solving bugs in this year's new exhibit!  This program includes 1 hour of directed education, 1 hour self-led natural science exploration, 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!

•Public Education Program: Discovery Days
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.