Girl Scouts
The Central Park Zoo is a great place for Girl Scouts of all ages to learn about animals, conservation, and earn badges! Each 90 minute program is packed with fun activities, animal meet and greets and exhibit visits, all while completing the steps to earn a badge — included at the end of the workshops.
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Individual Girl Scout Programs
These hands-on workshops are a great way for your Girl Scout to earn a badge! Each 90 minute program is packed with fun activities, animal meet and greets and exhibit visits, all while completing the steps to earn a badge! Badges are handed out to all Girl Scouts who complete the activities at the zoo. Drop-off programs available for Daisies through Cadettes. Badges are included for all Girl Scouts that participate the activities at the zoo.
Troop Programs
Calling all Girl Scout Troop Leaders! Book one of our private Girl Scout Badge in a Day workshops for your whole troop at the Central Park Zoo. Workshops include steps toward earning the badge plus visits to select exhibits and meeting an animal up-close. Programs available for Daisies through Cadettes. Badges are included for all Girl Scouts that participate the activities at the zoo.
Programs for Individual Girl Scouts
Dates of individual Girl Scout programs at the Central Park Zoo
| Daisy | Saturday,10/19 & Sunday, 4/27 |
| Brownie | Saturdays, 11/16, 1/18 & 3/1 |
| Junior | Sundays, 12/8 & 2/9 |
| Cadette | Sunday, 2/9 |
See below for details and to book programs for individual Girl Scouts. Continue scrolling for troop programs.
Daisy: Eco Learner
Saturday, 10/19: Daisies will earn their Eco Learner badge by going on a nature trek in the Central Park Zoo! Through games and challenges, you will discover the many ways you can take action to protect nature. During the trek through habitats at the zoo, they will make a few pitstops to meet animal guests up close.
Daisy: Shapes in Nature
Sunday, 4/27: Daisies, you can now earn your Shapes in Nature Badge at the zoo! Using the zoo as our field site, we'll observe the natural world up close, paying attention to patterns we notice, and create nature inspired art.
For Daisies (grades K-1) Price: $25
Brownie: Pets
Saturday, 11/16: Looking for the purr-fect way to earn your Pets badge? Together, we'll explore which animals make appropriate pets and how to be a responsible pet owner. You’ll also embark on a quest to learn how to care for different types of animals and how to make simple enrichment for their own pet.
Brownie: Shapes in Nature
Saturday, 1/18: Brownies, earn your Shapes in Nature badge at the zoo! Through observation and data collection, animal-themed activties and games, Girl Scouts will complete all 5 of the steps for this badge. This workshop includes up-close animal encounters, zoo exhibit visits and more!
Brownie: Bugs
Saturday, 3/1: Brownies, have you heard the latest buzz? You can earn your Bugs badge at Central Park Zoo! We’ll learn all about insects and cover the badge steps including meeting some insects from the Zoo, exploring insect habitats, and taking a bug themed micro-field trip!
For Brownies (grades 2-3) Price: $25
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Junior: Animal Habitats
Sunday, 12/8: Juniors will earn the Animal Habitats badge by exploring animals and their habitats at the Central Park Zoo! In this workshop, troops will learn the importance of animal habitats, explore habitats from all around the world and get an insider view of how the zoo recreates some animal habitats right in our park! You'll also meet an ambassador animal and explore zoo exhibits.
Junior & Cadette: STEM Careers
Sunday, 2/9: Do you dream of becoming a zookeeper or veterinarian? Maybe a field biologist? In this badge workshop, you will explore different STEM careers in wildlife conservation by meeting animals and the people that work with them. You'll also explore the zoo grounds and meet an animal ambassador up close! Available for both Juniors and Cadettes.
For Juniors (grades 4-5) and Cadettes (grades 6-8)
Price: $25
Programs for Girl Scout Troops
Available select weekend dates.
See below for details.
Daisy Troop: Outdoor Art
Book a Daisy Outdoor Art Maker Badge Workshop for your troop and they'll use the zoo as their canvas! During this adventure, your troop will observe color and music in the natural world, create their own masterpiece using natural materials, and of course, have up-close animal encounters and explore zoo exhibits.
Daisy Troop: Eco Learner
Daisies will earn their Eco Learner badge by going on a nature trek in the Central Park Zoo! Through games and challenges, your troop will discover the many ways they can take action to protect nature. During the trek through habitats at the zoo, they will make a few pitstops to meet animal guests up close.
Daisy Troop: Shapes in Nature
Daisies can earn their Shapes in Nature Badge at the zoo! Using the zoo as their field site, they'll observe the natural world up close, paying attention to patterns they notice, and create nature inspired art. They'll also meet an animal up close, play games and explore the zoo grounds.
For Daisies (grades K-1st)
Price: $250
Brownie Troop: Bugs
Brownies can earn their Bugs badge a the Central Park Zoo! Troops will learn about the important role bugs play in our environment and insect identification. They'll also participate in science-based activities, explore zoo exhibits and meet animal guests in the classroom!
Brownie Troop: Pets
Looking for the purr-fect way for your Brownies to earn their Pets badge? In this workshop, Girl Scouts 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 enrichment for their own pet.
For Brownies (grades 2nd-3rd)
Price: $250
Junior Troop: Animal Habitats
Juniors will earn their Animal Habitats badge by exploring animals and thier habitats at the Central Park Zoo! In this workshop, troops will learn the importance of animal habitats, explore habitats from all around the world and get an insider view of how the zoo recreates some animal habitats right in our park! They'll also meet an ambassador animal and explore zoo exhibits.
Junior Troop & Cadette Troop: STEM Careers
Do your Girl Scouts dream of becoming a zookeeper or veterinarian? Maybe a field biologist? In this badge workshop, troops will explore different STEM careers in wildlife conservation by meeting animals and the people that work with them. They'll also explore the zoo grounds and meet an animal ambassador up close! Available for both Juniors and Cadettes.
Cadette Troop: Animal Helpers
Cadettes will 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.
For Juniors & Cadettes (grades 6th-8th)
Price: $250
