Scout Programs
Day Programs
These half day programs are lead by a trained zoo instructor and specifically designed for your scout group to complete badge work all while having a wild fun time at the zoo. Simply choose your time, date and register and let the zoo do the rest.
Cost: $10.00 per scout. 1 Free adult per program
Specifics:
- Maximum number of scouts is 15 (Please call if your group is larger)
- Minimum number of scouts is 8
- One adult minimum (free)
- This program is intended for scouts only, siblings will not be admitted
- Program times begin at 9:00 am or 1:00 pm
- Registration must be in advance (601) 352-2580 ext 240
| Program Name | Badge | |
|---|---|---|
| Webelos | Naturalist | Naturalist |
| Bears | Wildlife Conservation | Sharing Your World with Wildlife |
| Daisy | Caring for Animals | Red Robin Award |
| Brownies | Caring for Animals | Pets |
Don't see a program here that you need? Call to see how we can help you out.
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Slumber Safari
The Jackson Zoo comes alive at night! Come see the zoo as you have never seen it before. The night will include a ton of fun activities that are geared towards earning badges. These activites include an animal presentation, team building games, a camp fire and more! Guests will sleep inside the Gertude C. Ford Education Building and wake up the next morning to a continental breakfast and a guided walk around as the keepers "wake up" the zoo.
Call to book your Scout Slumber Safari today!
Cost: Each participant will be $35
Specifics:
- Maximum number of participants is 40
- Minimum number of participants is 15
- Minimum age is 7
- For every 5 children there must be at least 1 adult
- Program will start at 7pm and end at 9am the following day
- Registration must be in advance
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Girl Scout Summer Day Camp:
Are you looking for a wild adventure this summer? Come to The Jackson Zoo and be a part of special zoo hikes, up close animal encounters, games, crafts, and more!
What: Wildlife Defenders
Who: Brownies
When: July 1, 2013 - July 5, 2013 (Camp will occur on July 4th)
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $175 ; includes t-shirt and Pets Badge
What: Let's Go Green
Who: Juniors
When: July 8, 2013 - July 12, 2013
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $175 ; includes t-shirt and Animal Habitats Badge
Additional Options: Before Care - $7 per day
Lunch - $7 per day or pack your own lunch
Contact: Carrie Sanders csanders@jacksonzoo.org or 601-352-2580 ext 240.