Group Visits

Discounted Admission Groups

Preschools, family day cares, summer youth programs, church groups, moms and dads groups, playgroups and others are encouraged to book your visit in advance for discounted admission of just $5.50 per person.

Group visits may be scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, or on Friday afternoons. Some dates may not be available due to special programming.

To qualify for the discounted rate, the group visit must:

• have a minimum of 6 children but not more than 15 children, with one adult for every 6 children
• be booked at least one week in advance
• be paid for in one transaction (check, cash or credit card) on or before the day of the visit

NOTE: Just as with regular admission, there is no charge for children under 12 months.

FREE Admission Groups

Head State and state-supported preschools, social service agencies, hospital based programs and many others may be eligible for free admission. Depending on grant support, reimbursement for transportation may be available. Free admission groups receive return visit passes for the families of each child.

Free admission groups must have a minimum of 6 children but not more than 15 children, with one adult for every 6 children. Free admission groups are scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, or on Friday afternoons. Some dates may not be available due to special programming. Free admission group visits must be booked at least one week in advance.

To determine eligibility and/or to book your group visit, please contact our Family Outreach Coordinator at 510-647-1111 x15. or email us at familyoutreach@habitot.org or habitotreservations@lmi.net.

Family Engagement Groups

Teen parent programs, agencies serving special needs children, homeless shelters, prison based programs and others are eligible to participate in Habitot's free, weekday afternoon visits when Habitot is closed to the public.

Parenting support programming is incorporated into these visits which are implemented in partnership with cooperating agencies.

To inquire about participating in the program, please contact our Family and Community Partnerships Manager at 510-647-1111 x16 or parented@habitot.org.

This program is funded by community grants and donations. For more information see Community Partnerships.

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