Girl Scout Programs
Girl Scout Camp Outs
We’ll pitch our tents near the Rare Rhinos exhibit and enjoy animal encounters, activities, an evening snack, and an after dark tour of the Zoo! In the morning, we’ll have a light breakfast, meet more ambassador animals, and take another tour before the Zoo opens.
For Girl Scout Camp Outs, kids must be ages 6 and up to attend the program. One adult can accompany up to five children; everyone ages 17 and under must have a responsible adult with them at the event. Each participant must be registered to attend, including adults.
Pricing: $30 per person. Includes Zoo admission after the program concludes.
Upcoming Dates:
May 19-20 - SOLD OUT
Camp Outs begin at 8 p.m. and end at 9 a.m. the next morning. Scouts will need to provide their own tent and bedding. A full list of what to bring will be sent to all participants in advance of the program.
Girl Scout Badge Programs
Earn a badge at the Zoo! Badge programs are two and a half hours long and include the badge! Register one scout or your whole troop. Adults who stay for the program will need to pay Zoo admission or check-in with a membership card. (A separate adult rate applies to the Cadette Night Owl Badge.)
Available badges:
Cadette Night Owl Badge:
Discover the world at night, meet nocturnal animals, and tour the Zoo after dark! This badge program is held outside of normal Zoo hours. Thursday, April 27: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Daisy Eco Learner Badge:
Explore ways to protect nature and all its living things, including yourself, while meeting an animal up-close and discovering animals at the Zoo. Sunday, April 16: 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. $21 per scout
Brownie Bugs Badge:
Discover what bugs have, do, and make as you meet some bugs (and animals that eat them) up close and visit some Zoo animals. You’ll also have the chance to make your own insect project!
Sunday, May 7: 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. $21 per scout
Brownie Pets Badge: - LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
Explore how to care for different kinds of pets, meet an animal friend up close, and visit a few Zoo animals. You’ll also have a chance to make a project to take home for your pet!
Sunday, March 26: 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. $21 per scout
Junior Animal Habitats Badge:
Explore different animal habitats, meet an animal friend up close, and visit a few Zoo animals. You’ll also have a chance to make your own animal “house” to take home!
Sunday, March 12: 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. $21 per scout
On-Demand Programs:
Dates don’t work for you? Have a mixed-level troop? Still avoiding large groups? Book a program just for your troop! We offer Badge Programs and After Dark Adventures as on-demand programs, or you can add a Guided Tour or Animal Encounter on to a Zoo visit. Contact our Education Department at education@gpzoo.org or call (605) 367-8313 x233 for more information or to schedule a program. At this time, Camp Outs are not available as on-demand programs.