Caves and Critters
Ruby Falls has partnered with the Chattanooga Nature Center to bring your students an exciting opportunity to learn about both caves and the animals that inhabit southeastern forests.
The Caves and Critters program includes a tour of Ruby Falls, time for lunch, a program at the nature center, and opportunity to explore the wet-lands and animals in captivity at the Nature Center.
Pricing
Adults: $20.50
Students: $9.00
Complimentary Policy: 1 adult free per 10 paid students.
Advance reservations required. Call 1-800-755-7105 or fill out the reservation request form.
Typical Itinerary
This itinerary is meant to be a guide in the planning process. While it is typical, it is not the only way to schedule the program. Program start time can be altered to suit your group needs, however, please plan on allowing at least 4 1/2 to 5 hours to complete the program.
10:00am Ruby Falls Tour
12:00pm Lunch, Observation Tower, and Gift Shop
1:00pm Depart Ruby Falls for Chattanooga Nature Center
1:30pm Chattanooga Nature Center Program begins. (plan to spend 1 - 1 1/2 hours at the Nature Center)
More Information
- Groups larger than 80 will be divided into two groups.
- Lunches available at Ruby Falls with two weeks advance notice. See Menu here
- Educational Materials Available. Download the Ruby-Falls-Educational-Resource-Guide and the Caves-and-Critters-Educational-Resource-Guide to prepare your students for the trip.



