One of the most exciting programs we offer are school field trips to the Amphibian Foundation. Classes of any size are welcomed and we can provide a diverse selection of indoor and outdoor programming.

Located on the beautiful 30 acre Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Atlanta (Buckhead), with streams, ponds and beaver impacted wetlands, there is a lot of safe exploration which occurs on the grounds. We have a large outdoor amphibian lab with 20 artifical wetlands containing Georgia's most endangered amphibians, and students can witness first-hand, the efforts to conserve these imperiled species.

Indoors, we have a large, beautiful amphibian-themed classroom which can hold up to 50 students at a time. Field trips can be set up for a full day, or a half day, depending on the school needs.

We offer a variety of programs, which can all be customized to your school's individual needs and programming. We would be delighted to discuss with you the best way taylor our lessons to support your school's curriculum.


We offer comprehesive and customizable explorations in:

Animal Structures: Animal features, and how they are studied

Amphibians: Frogs, Salamanders

Reptiles: Turtles, Lizards, Snakes

Amphibian and/or Reptile Conservation


Behind the Scenes Tours of the Research Labs can be arranged for an additional $300 per field trip.


Book a Field Trip to the Amphibian Foundation!


Preview Our Facilities

If you would like to learn more about what you will see on your field trip, click on the links below!


Learn More About Our Outdoor Amphibian Research & Conservation Lab


Learn More About Our Amphibious AF Classroom

Pricing

2 hours

$20/student, 15 student minimum ($300)
Includes presentation, animal handling, and if time permits — outdoor critter exploration.

4 hours

$35/student, 15 student minimum ($525)
Includes presentation, animal handling, outdoor critter exploration and outdoor lab.


Teachers and Chaperones: Free
Parking: Free

Behind the Scenes Tours of the Research Labs can be arranged for an additional $300 per field trip.

Please fill out the following form to book a Field Trip to the Amphibian Foundation.


Field Trip Form

Maximum 100 students per field trip.

Critter Second Sundays in Atlanta @ AF

Critter Café - Ages 0-5

Critter Café - Ages 0-5

A delightfully casual family experience for our youngest critter enthusiasts, including ones too young for Critter Camp! Our amazing educators lead critter discovery sessions for young children and their parents. A different group is explored each time, such as: frogs, salamanders, GA native species, turtles, lizards, and snakes. All animals are friendly and can be handled if desired.

  • 2nd Sunday, 10-11 am
  • Ages 0-5
  • Coffee, tea, and cocoa provided for parents.
  • $20 each session, includes parents!

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Critter Café - Ages 6-9

Critter Café - Ages 6-9

A delightfully casual family experience for our youngest critter enthusiasts! Our amazing educators lead critter discovery sessions for young children and their parents. A different group is explored each time, such as: frogs, salamanders, GA native species, turtles, lizards, and snakes. All animals are friendly and can be handled if desired.

  • 2nd Sunday, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
  • Ages 6-9
  • Coffee, tea, and cocoa provided for parents.
  • $20 each session, includes parents!

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Critter Class - Ages - 6-11

Critter Class - Ages - 6-11

Critter Class is for students only, and has more structured learning than the earlier Critter Café events. Critter Class includes a lesson, followed by hands-on learning and animal handling with our amazing AF Educators. Critter Class can be enjoyed as a series, or if someone would simply like to drop in for a certain topic. A different group is discussed each time.

  • 2nd Sunday, 1:00-2:30 pm
  • Ages 6-11
  • $30 each session, $175 for the 6 session series

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