SCHOOL GROUPS: Okefenokee RESA Public School
Reservations for Okefenokee Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) area school districts must be made by filling out the form below. Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Pierce, and Ware County public schools are included in Okefenokee RESA. Public K-12 schools in Camden County will continue to benefit from the OK RESA field trip rates only in the 2025-2026 school year.
We consider school groups to be 25 or more paid students/adults. Advance reservations are required and must be made at least 4 weeks prior to the trip date – the sooner the better. Our peak season is March, April, and May, so reservations may need to be made sooner if you are planning your trip for those times. Your reservation date is NOT secured until you receive a confirmation email from us.
You will need the following information when completing the School Field Trip form below:
- Name of school or group
- School’s or group’s address
- 2 Contact phone numbers
- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Choice preferred dates
- Time of arrival
- Time of departure
- Approximate number of students, teachers, & parents/chaperones
- If you will be bringing and eating lunch or if you plan to utilize our on-site cafe options.
- Your selection of field trip options. View current options here: Field Trip Rotation Descriptions
If chaperones/parents will be attending with your group and wish to participate in the field trip or tour, we must have an accurate count prior to your arrival. Parents may submit payment to the school (for one total payment for all participants), pay upon arrival, or pay ahead of time online (by teacher request). Chaperones who arrive at Okefenokee Swamp Park who were not included in the total count may not be able to participate in field trip activities.
Rates:
***(Please bring your tax exempt form on the day of your trip.)***
Standard Field Trip (Includes 3 Educational Programs)
- Students (Middle Grades and Under): $13.00
- Adults (High School and Over): $15.00
Premium Field Trip (Includes Boat Tour & 2 Educational Programs)
- Students (Middle Grades and Under): $19.00
- Adults (High School and Over): $20.00
Memorial Satilla Health Nature Space (Includes 3 Educational Programs)
- Students & Adults: $15.00
Additional programs are available by request at $1/child/program.
SCHOOL GROUPS: Non-Okefenokee RESA School
Reserve a School Field Trip: Reservations for school groups of 25 or more must be made by filling out the form below.
We consider school groups to be 25 or more paid students/adults. Advance reservations are required and must be made at least 4 weeks prior to the trip date – the sooner the better. Our peak season is March, April, and May, so reservations may need to be made sooner if you are planning your trip for those times. Your reservation date is NOT secured until you receive a confirmation email from us.
You will need the following information when completing the School Field Trip form below:
- Name of School or Group
- School’s or Group’s address
- 2 Contact Phone Numbers
- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Choice Preferred Dates
- Time of Arrival
- Time of departure
- Approximate number of students, teachers, & parents/chaperones
- Transporation type
- If you will be bringing and eating lunch or if you plan to utilize our on-site cafe options.
- Your selection of field trip options: View the current options here: Field Trip Rotation Descriptions. Please note pricing changes for the 2025-2026 school year.
If chaperones/parents will be attending with your group and wish to participate in the field trip or tour, we must have an accurate count prior to your arrival. Parents may submit payment to the school (for one total payment for all participants), pay upon arrival, or pay ahead of time online (by teacher request). Chaperones who arrive at Okefenokee Swamp Park who were not included in the total count may not be able to participate in all field trip activities.
Rates:
***(If you are tax exempt, please bring your tax exempt form on the day of your trip.)***
Standard Field Trip (Includes 3 Educational Programs)
- Students (Middle Grades and Under): $18.00
- Adults (High School and Over): $19.00
Premium Field Trip (Includes Boat Tour & 2 Educational Programs)
- Students (Middle Grades and Under): $22.00
- Adults (High School and Over): $23.00
Additional programs are available by request at $3/child/program.
All Group Rates based on 25 or more paying customers.
All group programs are 35-40 minutes long unless other arrangements are made with the trip coordinator.
All rates require GA Sales Tax unless paying through the school with Tax ID form.
All rates are subject to change at the discretion of OSP Management.
RESERVE A PRIVATE TOUR
Reserve a Private Tour: Reservations for private groups of 25 or more must be made by filling out the form below.
We consider private group tours to be 25 or more paid participants. Advance reservations are required and must be made at least 4 weeks prior to the trip date – the sooner the better. Our peak season is March, April, and May, so reservations may need to be made sooner if you are planning your trip for those times. Your reservation date is NOT secured until you receive a confirmation email from us.
You will need the following information when completing the Private Group Tour form below:
- Name of Group
- 2 Contact phone numbers
- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd choice of preferred dates
- Time of arrival
- Time of departure
- Approximate number of participants
- Transporation type
- If you will be bringing and eating lunch or utilizing our on-site cafe options.
- Your selection of field trip options: View the current options here: Field Trip Rotation Descriptions. Please note pricing changes for the 2025-2026 school year.
Rates:
*(If you are tax exempt, please bring your tax exempt form on the day of your trip.)*
- General Admission (Train Exploration, Reptile Encounter, 1 Education Program) School Field Trip Rate:
- Students (Middle School and Under): $18.00
- Adults (High School and Over): $19.00
- Adults (if paid individually on the day of the trip): $20.00
- Each additional program (excluding the boat tour) beyond the first three is an additional $3/person/program.
- 45 Minute Boat Tour Package (Replaces Education Program in General Admission with Boat Tour) School Field Trip Rate:
- Students (Middle School and Under): $22.00
- Adults (High School and Over): $23.00
- Adults (if paid individually on the day of the trip): $24.00
- Each additional program beyond the first three is an additional $3/person/program. (example: Water Excursion, Train Exploration, Reptile Encounter, and Living History would cost $23.00 per student and $24.00 per adult.)
TOUR OPERATOR GROUPS
Reservations for tour operator groups of 25 or more must be made by filling out the form below. The programming options for a tour group are limited to a water excursion, train ride, and reptile encounter.
We consider tour operator groups to be 25 or more paid participants. Advance reservations are required and must be made at least 4 weeks prior to the trip date – the sooner the better. Our peak season is March, April, and May, so reservations may need to be made sooner if you are planning your trip for those times. Your reservation date is NOT secured until you receive a confirmation email from us.
You will need the following information when completing the Tour Operator Field Trip form below:
- Name of Group
- 2 Contact Phone Numbers
- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Choice Preferred Dates
- Time of Arrival
- Time of departure
- Approximate number of group participants
- If you will be bringing and eating lunch while at the park or plan to utilize our on-site cafe options.
Rates:
*(If you are tax exempt, please bring your tax exempt form on the day of your trip.)*
- General Admission (Train Exploration, Nature Show, 1 Education Program) School Field Trip Rate:
- Students (Middle School and Under): $18.00
- Adults (High School and Over): $19.00
- Adults (if paid individually on the day of the trip): $20.00
- Each additional program (excluding the boat tour) beyond the first three is an additional $1/person/program.
- 35 Minute Boat Tour Package (Replaces Education Program in General Admission with Boat Tour) School Field Trip Rate:
- Students (Middle School and Under): $22.00
- Adults (High School and Over): $23.00
- Adults (if paid individually on the day of the trip): $24.00
- Each additional program beyond the first three is an additional $1/person/program. (example: Water Excursion, Train Exploration, Nature Show, and Living History would cost $22.00 per student and $24.00 per adult.)
FAQ
Can groups visit the gift shop?
The park has one gift shop available to guests. We ask that teachers only allow 25 students at a time and as soon as purchases are made to exit to make room for others. Prices range from $1.99 and up.
How much time will our group need?
Depending upon the size of the group, you will need from 4 to 6 hours.
Do you have educational materials for teachers
Please contact Katie Antczak at kantczak@okresa.org to arrange access to educational materials.
The school will provide lunch, but where can we eat?
We have picnic areas, one covered (with restroom facilities available), on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not charge for these facilities, but ask that you clean up after yourself.
Are there lunch options at the park?
Lunch may be available from our Snack Shack for an additional cost. Please contact Jolie Hoyle at jolie.hoyle@okeswamp.org to make lunch arrangements at least 2 weeks prior to your field trip date.
What if it rains?
Unless there is a severe weather event, all programs will continue as normal. Most of the field trip/tour activities are outdoors, so prepare for the weather. If the weather forecast predicts heavy rain, you may reschedule your trip/tour, but we need at least a 24-hr advanced notice. Sorry – no refunds for weather conditions or insects!
Is the admission for teachers free?
In order for things to go smoothly for you and the park, we request at least one teacher per ten children. We will extend complimentary passes to the one teacher per ten children. Teachers will be with their kids at ALL times (in the park and gift shop) to ensure respectful behavior to our animals and other guests.
Is this tour on your own or will we have a guide?
How much of your tour or field trip is guided is dependent upon your selections for field trip rotations. For example, if you choose the “Treasures of the Okefenokee” science program, you will have a naturalist or educator with you during the program, but you may have to walk to your next program (Water Excursion, Train Experience, Eye on Nature Show, etc.) on your own. We will take the guess-work out of “where do I need to be and when” by scheduling your group for the rotations that you have selected. It will include times for the gift shop, meals and bathroom breaks. If you have any special needs we will accommodate you the best way we can.
Can we take a boat tour?
Water excursions via boat are dependent upon water levels and guide availability. There are times when we cannot take a large group due to low water which prevents us from taking the maximum number of persons per boat. Group boat excursion length is approximately 20 minutes.
How do we reserve for our group?
To reserve your field trip or tour, please fill out the form and refer to the information found here.
