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. Activities include a live animal presentation, a tour of the Zoo, behind-the-scenes tours, wildlife games, crafts and badge projects. A light breakfast is provided in the morning. Dates are still available but space is limited! 

Girl Scout Badges Earned:

• Brownies:  Watching Wildlife, Around the World, Eco-Explorer, Animals, or Senses
• Juniors:     World Neighbors, African Style, or Wildlife
• Cadettes:   Wildlife

Cub and Boy Scouts Badges Earned:

• Cub Scouts - mixed ages (combined ranks): Assorted activities – participation patch given
• All Cub Scout ages - Academic - Geography (belt loop badge)
• All Cub Scout ages - Academic - Weather
• Tigers: Let's Go Outdoors - Achievement 5 (electives 31, 32 & 42) April - October only
• Wolves: Your Living World - Achievement 7 (elective 15)
• Bears: Maps (elective 23)
• 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
• 30 maximum participants

There is a minimum charge of $350, which must be made to secure the date.

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:

• Contact us to book Fall snoozes now!

Badge for a Day:

Customized Badge for a Day programs are available upon request. For information and fees on specific programs, call (757) 441-2374, ext. 229 or e-mail judy.totten@norfolk.gov.