Children & Families

Girl Scouts

Daisies can earn their Eco Learner badge by going on a nature trek in Central Park Zoo! Through games and challenges, they'll l discover the many ways they can take action to protect nature! During the trek through habitats at the Zoo, they'll make a few pit stops to meet some resident animals up close.

DATE: 4/10

$30 non-member / $24 member

Looking for the purr-fect way for your Brownie to earn thier Pets badge? In this badge workshop, Brownies will explore which animals make appropriate pets and how to be a responsible pet owner. They’ll also embark on a quest to learn how to care for different types of animals and how to make simple, fun enrichment for thier own pets.

DATE: 10/10

$30 non-member / $24 member

Have you heard the latest buzz? Brownies can earn thier Bugs badge at Central Park Zoo! They’ll learn all about insects and cover the badge steps including meeting insects from the Zoo, exploring insect habitats, and going on a bug themed micro-field trip!

DATE: 12/13

$30 non-member / $24 member

Brownies, earn your Shapes in Nature badge at the Zoo! Through observation and data collection, animal themed activties and games, scouts will complete all 5 of the steps in this badge.

DATE: 9/26

$30 non-member / $24 member

Juniors will earn their Animal Habitats badge by exploring the Central Park Zoo to learn all about animals and their habitats. They'll learn about and meet some animals from habitats all around the world and also get an insider view of how we recreate some animals' habitats in the Zoo.

DATE: 11/14

$30 non-member / $24 member

Juniors will earn their Animal Habitats badge by exploring the Central Park Zoo to learn all about animals and their habitats. They'll learn about and meet some animals from habitats all around the world and also get an insider view of how we recreate some animals' habitats in the Zoo.

DATE: 2/7

$30 non-member / $24 member

Do you dream of becoming a zookeeper or veterinarian? Maybe a field biologist? In this badge workshop, you’ll explore different careers in wildlife conservation by meeting animals and the people that work with them, begin planning your future career, and much, much more! Available for both Juniors and Cadettes.

DATES: 10/4, 5/8

$30 non-member / $24 member

Cadettes can earn their Animal Helpers badge as they explore many examples of the powerful relationship between humans and animals. During the program, they’ll meet a few resident ambassador animals and learn about the significance of the human-animal connection in wildlife conservation.

DATE: 1/9

$30 non-member / $24 member