Please note:

• Younger siblings under the age of 5 are not currently permitted to participate
• No more than 3 adults per troop are currently able to participate

“Badge in a Day” Programs

Looking for a fun way to earn a badge (or Elective or Award, etc.) while visiting one of your scouts’ favorite places? Then explore our new programs offered to scouts. Your scouts will have a great time discovering zoo animals and learning along the way!  Each program meets all requirements for the intended badge, unless otherwise noted.  Our scout programs incorporate many exciting and interactive ways for children to earn their badges. While here, your scouts may enjoy:

• Animal meet-and-greets, with the opportunity to touch most animals
• Informative and intriguing PowerPoint presentations
• Crafts, games, and other hands-on activities
• A tour of certain zoo exhibits

Please note, due to the Zoo Boo event needs, we cannot book Badge programs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October.

Cost

• $5 per session per scout or sibling participant (in addition to zoo admission)
• $2 per session per adult (in addition to admission to the zoo)
• Minimum of $35 per session when booking privately
  
  • The $35 is required in advance to hold the program date; fees for the additional students and adults not covered by the $35 reservation payment will be due one week prior to the program date
  • Zoo Admission is not included in the program fee and is required for all participants; Zoo Pass Members may use their memberships for entry, as long as the named adult passholder(s) is/are present

Length

• Approximately two hours per session

To Register

• Call 920-662-2405 or email education@newzoo.org
• *Please note: the zoo reserves the right to schedule other troops/dens/etc. at the same time for the same program, in order to accommodate our maximum number of scouts.

Girl Scout Program Options

Brownie Level:

Bug Badge

Butterflies, bees, and bugs, OH MY!  During this program, scouts will find out what makes a bug, a bug, and create their own bug to take home.  We’ll go on a bug hunt to discover our own backyard bugs and the different places they can live.  (Meets all requirements)

Upcoming Workshop Dates for Bugs Badge

Check back for dates soon!

Pets Badge

In this program, scouts will find out which animals can make good pets and learn how to keep them clean and comfortable. We will also learn what it takes to clean up after them, as the scouts clean in our Children’s Zoo! Participants will create enrichment for pets and zoo animals alike, and learn how to schedule feedings for different types of animals! (Meets all requirements) Please note, this program can only accommodate a maximum of 20 scouts.

Upcoming Workshop Dates for the Pets Badge:

Saturday, April 12th, 2:30-4:30pm: SOLD OUT

Junior Level:

Animal Habitats Badge

Come learn all about where animals live! Scouts will learn about the adaptations animals in different habitats have and how some habitats are endangered. We will also tour the zoo and engage in animal observation, learn about the “homes” animal parents make for their babies, and help organize a habitat clean up! (Scouts will need to complete a “habitat improvement” project after the zoo program to meet all requirements)

Upcoming Workshop Dates for the Animal Habitats Badge:

Saturday, April 5th, 9:30-11:30am:  Register Here

Cadette Level:

Animal Helpers Badge

Scouts will become Animal Helpers! We will learn about how keeping and caring for an animal can help someone emotionally and how animals can help people with disabilities. Scouts will tour the zoo and learn how some animals have altered human history.  Participants will also hear stories of animal heroes and how some animals unique abilities could help us in the future.  (Meets all requirements)

Upcoming Workshop Dates for the Animal Helpers Badge:

Check back for dates soon!

Boy Scout Program Options

New programs coming for 2025 soon – stay tuned!