Scouts

Scout Workshops and Overnight Programs at the Zoo.

The Oakland Zoo offers a variety of on-site field trip programs for scout groups.  Our programs fill up fast, so call 6-8 weeks in advance to help you reserve the date that works best for your group.

Girl Scout Badge Workshops

Gather up your troop and head on down to the Oakland Zoo for a day full of fun and adventure! You'll earn your patch/badge* (provided by the Zoo at the end of the program) by playing games, touring the Zoo, learning about animals, and taking part in a fun craft. Workshops are available for: Daisies; Brownies; Junior Girl Scouts and Older Girls. Minimum group size is 15; maximum 30-50, depending on program. Zoo admission is included for the day of your program.

 
Girl Scout Overnights

Spend the night at the Oakland Zoo with your troop and meet girls from other troops as you come together at our Girl Scout Council Events! Earn a patch/badge (provided by the Zoo at the end of your program*) while you play games, learn about animals on a private tour of the Zoo, meet an Education animal up-close, and take part in exciting activities. Overnight Council events are offered for Brownie, Junior, and Older Girls Scout Troops.

Minimum group size is 15, maximum group size is 100. Zoo admission is included for the day after your program. 

 
Cub Scout Council Overnights
What happens at the zoo when all of the guests leave? Find out during your Cub Scout overnight!  Bring your pack to spend the night at the Oakland Zoo.
 

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