Gather your troops for a wild adventure at the Philadelphia Zoo!
Schedule your own trip or join us for a special scout program. The Zoo
offers special daytime badge and patch programs and overnight programs for girl scouts and boy scouts of all ages. These programs present unique opportunities to experience wildlife and discover the natural world in ways only the Zoo can offer. Scouts hike the zoo with an animal expert, meet animals up close and personal, play games and complete scouting requirements along the way!
General admission tickets for the Zoo are available at the rate of $13 per scout. One free chaperone ticket is given per every 10 scout tickets purchased. Additional chaperone tickets can be purchased at the above-listed price. Advanced booking is necessary to obtain the discounted group price - call 215-243-5235 to book your visit.
All buses (charter, tour, and school) should discharge and pick up passengers along 34th Street. Bus drivers receive free admission to the Zoo. Bus parking is always free.
Daytime Scout Workshops
Through hands-on activities, hikes through the Zoo and live animal encounters, completing your badge at the Zoo is tons of fun! You will also receive a self-guided scavenger hunt to continue your learning beyond the workshop, as well as a special Zoo ‘Salute to Scouts’ badge.
Other badges and customized programs are available – call
Jennifer Labows, Manager of Overnights and Scouts, at 215-243-5275 for more information. Perfect for groups of twenty scouts or more. These programs can also be booked for church groups, nature clubs and other youth groups. $26 per scout, $13 per adult. Please call 215-243-5353 to book a Daytime Workshop!
Workshop times – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. except where noted
Brownie Try-its
Watching Wildlife – December 4 or March 5
Eco-explorer – April 2
Junior Girl Scout Badges
Wildlife – November 20 or May 7
Cub Scouts*
Tiger Cubs – Let’s Go Outdoors
Wolf Cubs – Your Living World
Bear Cubs – Sharing Your World with Wildlife
Webelos – Naturalist Badge
*December 11, February 19 or May 21
Boy Scout Merit Badge
Bird Study – October 9
Reptile and Amphibian Study – October 9 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Mammal Study – March 19
Environmental Science – March 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Night Flight Overnights
Grab your sleeping bag and camp inside the Philadelphia Zoo Treehouse! Night flighters hike the Zoo in the dark, meet an animal keeper and more! Girls-only nights offered throughout the year.
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Scout Badge Overnights
This program is designed for scouts of all ages, with a minimum of 20 people. Choose any scout badge or one of our special themed programs!
Council leaders-please contact
Jennifer Labows, Manager of Overnights and Scouts, at 215-243-5275 to arrange a special council-wide program!