A total of 10*2=<<10*2=20>>20 students went on the field trip.
Some chaperones showed up, letting the group grow to 20+5=<<20+5=25>>25 individuals.
The teachers had to come as well, making the group as big as 25+2=<<25+2=27>>27 individuals.
When the school day ended, 27-10=<<27-10=17>>17 individuals were left.
A couple of chaperones followed suit, leaving 17-2=<<17-2=15>>15 people at the zoo.
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