Scouts
| Upcoming Scout Programs |
| Cub & Boy Scout Day - June 22 |
| Girl Scout NightCrawler - November 1 |
Thousands of Scouts visit Zoo Atlanta each year because we share the belief that all children have the power to make the world a better place. From NightCrawler overnights to Scout Days, Zoo Atlanta offers Girl and Boy Scouts several opportunities to learn about animals, environmental issues and conservation.
Scout Days
While the wild things play, Zoo Atlanta welcomes you with an admission discount and special activities, private animal encounters and extra fun for Girl Scouts, cub and Boy Scouts.
Upcoming Scout Days:
Group NightCrawler Overnights
After the sun sets, your Scout group of ten or more can go behind-the-scenes to see what really happens at the Zoo after dark! Spend the night in climate controlled facilities and wake up to the sound of lions roaring! Each NightCrawler overnight includes:
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"Thank you for an outstanding experience! The girls will remember this adventure forever. We will be sure to recommend this excursion to other Girl Scout Troops!" |
- A fun themed program
- A night time scavenger hunt of the World of Reptiles
- A tour of the Animal Nutrition Kitchen
- An animal encounter with several education animals
- Continental breakfast and private guided tour of the Zoo
- Unique Zoo Atlanta NightCrawler scout patches available for only $4 each!
Girl Scout NightCrawler
November 1, 6 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.
$60 per participant
Join Zoo Atlanta in celebrating Juliette Gordon Lowe's birthday with a unique Zoo sleepover, while working toward your Girl Scout Way Legacy Badge. Come with a parent or with your troop. The night will be filled with crafts, entertaining activities and after-hours tours. Wake the next morning to a continental breakfast.
Learn more about other Group NightCrawlers available for Scouts.
Scout Workshops
Have a wild time exploring the Zoo, meeting animals up-close, and working on your scout requirements. Girl Scouts can work toward Petals, Try-Its, or Badges, while Boy Scouts work toward Belt Loops, Activity Badges, or Merit Badges. Come on your own or bring your entire troop. Designed specifically for your scout, these workshops are sure to be an adventure! Badges and belt loops not provided by Zoo Atlanta.
Upcoming Workshops:
- Stay tuned for upcoming workshops!
| Cub Scout field trip guides (PDF) | |
| Tiger rank packet | |
| Bear rank packet | Webelos rank packet |
Field Trip Guides for Cub Scouts
Try out a Cub Scout field trip guide to support your Scout initiatives while visiting the Zoo! Bring the whole family and enjoy an exciting, educational experience while completing Cub Scout activities and electives. Download your Cub Scout field trip guide today!
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