JHS Field Trip Request

The Jacksonville Humane Society is proud to offer field trips for students in all grades, K-12. Field trips are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups must have a minimum of 10 students. Groups are permitted to bring less than 10 students if the minimum payment for a group of 10 students is met based on package pricing.

The following packages are available:

Package 1:

Length: 1 hour

Includes an orientation to JHS with Q&A time, tour of the JHS Adoption Center, and tour of the JHS Hospital (for grades 2 and up only). Students may be able to meet a cat or dog depending on availability at the shelter.

Maximum Students: 30

Provided: Weekdays beginning at 10:00, 10:30, or 11 a.m.

Cost: $10/student (no charge for adults)

Package 2:

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Includes an orientation to JHS with Q&A time, tour of the JHS Adoption Center, and tour of the JHS Hospital (for grades 2 and up only). Students may be able to meet a cat or dog depending on availability at the shelter.

At end of tour, students will be allowed to read to the cats and dogs as part of our Pawsitive Reading enrichment program. Students may bring a book to read or borrow one from our library.

Maximum Students: 30

Provided: Weekdays beginning at 10 or 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $15/student (no charge for adults)

Note: JHS is an animal shelter and, as such, cannot guarantee that an animal suitable for interaction will be available. All efforts will be made but student interaction with a dog or cat is never guaranteed. Hospital tours are also not guaranteed, as there may be procedures taking place at the time of the field trip that would prohibit groups of children from entering.

We receive many requests for Scout troops and other groups to visit in the afternoon and on weekends. We are unable to provide tours to groups at these times.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Name of school or group:*

Grade(s):*

Approximate number of students attending:*

Remember: We can only accept groups with a minimum of 10 and maximum of 30 students at this time.

Approximate number of adults attending:*

We suggest at least a 1:7 ratio of adults to children.

Package requested:*

Package 1 (1 hour)Package 2 (1.5 hours, includes Pawsitive Reading)

Three dates that work for your group:*

We will do our best to accommodate your requests.

Is there any additional information you would like to provide?*

For example, will this trip be coinciding with a specific lesson or unit of study?

Allergy Information

Field trips are not recommended for children with allergies to pets, pet dander or nuts. JHS houses more than 200 dogs and cats on a daily basis. Dogs are given peanut butter daily and many treats contain nut allergens. For this reason, we do not recommend that children with these allergies participate in field trips at JHS. Please email education@jaxhumane.org for more information.

Payment and Cancellation Information:

Payment must be received within 14 days of your visit, unless previous arrangements have been made.

Cancellations must be made at least 14 days prior to the date of your visit and must be received in writing via email or fax to qualify for a full or partial refund depending on circumstances. JHS does not provide refunds for individual cancellations within a group.

Questions? Email education@jaxhumane.org or call 904-493-4588.