Randall Oaks Barnyard Zoo Group Events/Programs

School Groups

Attention Teachers! Start planning your class field trip to the Randall Oaks Park and Barnyard Zoo. Plan a picnic in one of our three shelters or six picnic areas, visit with the animals, play on one of several of our playgrounds or use the open space area for team-building games. School groups may visit daily beginning May 6 between the hours of 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Reservations are required for groups of 20 or more. Contact us at 847-551-4310.

School Group Reservation Form
Map

Hayrides (Groups Only)

Available Friday-Sunday from September 13-November 10

Experience crisp, autumn air, beautiful woodlands and open fields as you journey through Randall Oaks Park on your hayride! Each ride lasts approximately 30 minutes, and is followed by a 1 1/2 hour bonfire. Contact us between 7:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday at 847-551-4310, to make your reservation beginning Monday, June 10.
Hayride Reservation Form

Hayrides Fees (Two-hour time slots)

Front/Back Shelter

Single Rack (max 30 guests): $120 Resident Fee; $130 Nonresident Fee
Double Rack (max 60 guests): $240 Resident Fee; $250 Nonresident Fee
Double x 2 (120 guests): $480 Resident Fee; $490 Nonresident Fee

Community Shelter

Single: $155 Resident Fee; $165 Nonresident Fee
Double: $300 Resident Fee; $310 Nonresident Fee
Double x 2 (120 guests): $600 Resident Fee; $610 Nonresident Fee
*Other ride packages can be customized for your group.

Fall Hayride Pricing

Badge Programs for Scouts

Bring your troop to Randall Oaks Barnyard Zoo and earn a badge too. We offer badge programs that are nature related and hands on work areas for Cub Scout and Girl Scout activities. The programs listed offer scouts the opportunity to explore and experience nature while earning each achievement or badge. Programs are led by trained staff, and will combine games with hands on activities.