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Schools and School Groups
Learn about the diverse ecosystems at Indiana Caverns ~
Schools love our group tours!
Experience an environment that includes cave formations, a waterfall, unique cave life, and Ice Age fossils! Discover how the cave was formed, and how it was discovered by explorers. PLUS, ride a boat on an underground stream.
Call 9-4 Monday through Friday to schedule a visit.
our schools and school group tours include
Diverse Ecosystems
Indiana Caverns is considered one of the top biologic “Hot Spots” for cave life.
Learn about some of the over 20 different forms of life that live only in caves!
Ice Age bones
Our Ice Age Fossils are renowned in Indiana. In fact, some of the Ice Age Fossils on display in Indiana State Museum were excavated from Indiana Caverns!
Come and see a paleontological dig in process to discover where these ancient bones have been found.
Interpretive Exhibits
Learn about the vast Binkley Cave System with maps to learn just how far this cave stretches beneath the surface.
- We make student purchases simple at our gift shop by bagging them up so you can give them out once they return to school.
- Groups of 40+ students can schedule extra free activities, including Information Station activities, self-guided Karst Interpretive Trail, and Woodland Nature Trail. Call to discuss which options may be right for your group.
Sluice through your own bag of sand and rocks to discover treasures. Identify the gemstones, fossils, and more. See more about Gemstone Mining here!
Wondering what it’s like to explore a cave? This fun activity gives students a fun and safe way to experience “caving” without the mud!
Part zip line, part roller coaster, totally fun! This wild ride is fun and exciting, as students can ride the Bat Chaser and fly high above the cave park with their feet dangling!
- Must Be At least 75 pounds and 52 inches.
- You currently have to be at least 75 pounds, but no greater than 260.
- You also need to be at least 52 inches (4′, 4″), but no greater than 79 inches (6′, 7″).
Fun, Challenging, and Exciting!
Immerse yourself in an adventure as your investigative team works together to escape. Solve puzzles and uncover clues to beat the clock and escape in this interactive and unique experience. Create memories and build relationships while working together on a shared mission.
Must be at least 12 years of age.
Parents of kids ages 12+ may include them in the experience. Ages 12-15 must be accompanied and supervised by adults.
Games are not suitable for children under the age of 12. Younger children will be happier feeding the goats, gem mining or perhaps walking one of our trails.
Indiana Caverns Family Adventure Park Is Perfect For Schools and School Groups of all ages
Pricing by grade level
Call (812) 734-1200 In Advance To Reserve Your Schools Group Adventure
At These Discounted Group Prices!
All field trips include one teacher or paid school staff member FREE per 10 students. Parent chaperones are $18.
The bus driver is always FREE. There is ample parking for buses and parents.
Advanced reservations required to properly accommodate larger school groups.
Call Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM to make reservations 7-10 Days in advance.
Tickets for Schools and school groups are not available for online purchase
Schools And School Group Tours FAQs
Open rain or shine!
Rain makes the cave even more beautiful! Our cave tours are still open even with the rain. Our staff can modify your group’s schedule of outdoor activities in the event of rain.
Give us a call!
For Schools and School Group Tours we prefer you to give us a call two weeks or more in advance, so we can adequately accommodate you for the best experience.
You sure can!
Indiana Caverns Family Adventure Park has something for everyone including cave tours, riding on Bat Chaser, plummeting on the Plunge, panning for gemstones, and more. Give us a call at (812) 734-1200 and we can help arrange an itinerary for your group’s day of fun at Indian Caverns.
On Average
80 minutes
Time times may vary from 75-90 minutes depending on the size of the tour, walking ability and even the questions asked. Visit our tour pages for tour distance, boat ride time, depth, and other tour-related information.
If You wish!
56 Degrees
The cave is 56 degrees year round-like a pleasant spring or fall afternoon. You may appreciate a jacket or long sleeves during the underground boat ride. Good walking shoes are recommended. However, most anything without high heels should be fine. Thong sandals and flip flops are not suitable.
People Of All Ages Are Able To Enjoy The Cave Tour.
Although Indiana Caverns is not wheelchair accessible, almost anyone who can walk unassisted and do stairs at home should be able to enjoy the tour.
Elevation Details
There are 110 feet of elevation change in Indiana Caverns. Visitors must be able to walk up ramps and several sections of stairs to get to the boat ride portion of the tour. There are handrails throughout. After the boat ride, it's back up the way you came via several sections of stairs and a ramp.
Small Children or Infants
We have children of all ages do the tour. They must be carried in a front carrier for the cave tour if they cannot yet walk. Strollers, back carriers, and large diaper bags are not allowed; remember, there is no place to change the baby once in the cave.
Please enjoy your drinks and snacks before the tour—no food, drink, or snacks allowed in the cave.
That depends...
On the ages of those in the group of course!
Our cave tour is often combined with Gemstone Mining for school-age groups, while teens and adults enjoy combining the tour and the Bat Chaser. Don't forget to ask about our Escape Rooms for the 12+ age group!
the more the merrier!
In general 100-200 is maximum at one time.
However, larger groups can be split up to stagger through in different time periods. We offer other outdoor activities that can be done while the other part of the group waits for the cave tour.
Give us a call and we can discuss the details. We strive to provide the best experience possible for our guests.
We sure do!
Our shelter house can seat up to 80 at one time.
We also have picnic tables scattered around the shelter house and we have a large fire ring for group gatherings.
Yes! Can you believe it?
- Our karst interpretive trail is available year-round as is the Wooded Nature Trail.
- We have several exhibits in the Welcome Center that we discuss with groups that are split into groups of approximately 18.
- For schools, we offer several “Information Station” activities free of charge, combined with tours and gem mining.