Scout Programs
Scout Zoo Snooze:
Girl Scout Badges | Cub and Boy Scout Badges | Reservations | Cost |
Dates Available | What to Bring | Badge for a Day
Have you ever wondered what happens at the Zoo after it closes? Venture into the unknown with us during an overnight Zoo Snooze and share the night life with our animals. We offer Scout, birthday, and organization snoozes while getting close to nature. Activities include a live animal presentation, a tour of the Zoo, behind-the-scenes tours, wildlife games, craft, and badge projects. A light breakfast is provided in the morning. Dates are still available but book up quickly!
Girl Scout Badges Earned:
- Brownies: Watching Wildlife (or) Around The World
- Juniors: World Neighbors, African Style (or) Wildlife
- Cadettes: Wildlife (or) Climate Change – How Can I Help
Cub and Boy Scouts Badges Earned:
- Cub Scouts (combined ranks): Assorted activities – participation patch given
- Webelos: Naturalist Activity Pin
- Boy Scout Merit Badge: Bird Study
- With advance notice, we can even customize a program that fits your needs.
Reservations:
Snoozes are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and require payment in full before the Snooze can be booked. Scout Snoozes may be booked in person at the Zoo during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, or by mail or fax.
Cost:
- $35.00/Scout
- $20.00/Adult
- 15 minimum participants
- 30 maximum participants
If you are the first group to book a date: A minimum deposit of $350.00 must be made to secure the date. If another group books the same date as your group and together you meet the minimum, you will be refunded accordingly (and charged only for the scouts and adults that are attending from your group).
What to Bring:
Bring appropriate clothing for the weather, nutritional snacks and drinks, sleeping bags, pajamas, toothbrush, and flashlight. Participants must have dinner prior to the start of the program. Dinner and snacks are not provided; however, breakfast is provided in the morning. Badges, pins, belt loops, etc. are provided for each scout completing the program.
For information about upcoming sessions, call (757) 441-2374, ext. 229 or e-mail judy.totten@norfolk.gov.
Dates Available:
April
Friday 4/2 | Saturday 4/3 | Friday 4/9 | Saturday 4/10 | Friday 4/16 | Saturday 4/17 | Friday 4/23 |
May
Friday 5/7 | Saturday 5/8 | Friday 5/14 | Friday 5/21 | Saturday 5/22
June
Friday 6/4 | Saturday 6/5 | Friday 6/11 | Saturday 6/12
Badge for a Day:
Customized programs are available upon request. For information and fees, call (757) 441-2374, ext. 229 or e-mail judy.totten@norfolk.gov.
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