Scout Programs
Workshops & Special Events just for Scouts!
Join us at the Zoo with your scout group for fun activities, up-close animal encounters, and jump start your group’s badge or adventure requirements!
Scout Night
Saturday, Apr. 5, 4:30-7pm
Enjoy an evening at the zoo for this specially designed event for scouts and their families! There will be activities and learning stations geared toward scout requirements. This program takes place in the zoo so dress for the weather. If you wish to be added to our Scout Night mailing list to receive an email when spring Scout Night registration opens, please email meghan.hoopes@delaware.gov
FEE: $10/person (scouts, parents, and siblings ages 3+)
PATCHES: Zoo Fun Patches available for $2 at the Gift Shop.
BADGES & REQUIREMENTS SCOUTS CAN WORK TOWARDS
During Scout Night, we will have various learning stations, animal encounters, and keeper chats scheduled for you to maximize your visit! Below are the badges and adventures your Scout could start to work toward during this event. Please note offerings are subject to change; not all requirements for each badge or adventure will be covered.
**These activities will reflect the new Cub Scout Adventure requirements.
GIRL SCOUTS
Daisies – 3 Cheers for Animals, Buddy Camper, Eco Learner, Outdoor Art Maker, Trail Adventure
Brownies – Eco Friend, Cabin Camper, Hiker, Letterboxer, Making Games, Outdoor Art Creator, Senses
Juniors – Animal Habitats, Detective, Camper, Eco Camper, Outdoor Art Explorer
Cadettes – Animal Helpers, Eco Trekker, Outdoor Art Apprentice, STEM Career Exploration
CUB SCOUTS**
Lions – Mountain Lion, Champions for Nature, Count on Me, Let’s Camp
Tigers – Tigers in the Wild, Champions for Nature, Curiosity Intrigue and Magical Mysteries, Let’s Camp
Wolves – Paws on the Path, Campions for Nature, Code of the Wolf, Let’s Camp
Bears – Bear Habitat, Balancing Bears, Critter Care, Roaring Laughter
Webelos – Webelos Walkabout, Champions for Nature, Art Explosion
Arrow of Light – Outdoor Adventurer, Into the Wild
SCOUT NIGHT FAQ
Should we arrive at 4:30
Not necessarily! Gates open at 4:30 pm and the zoo closes to all event guests at 7 pm. Entry is allowed at any point up to 6:30 pm, but but we ask that you enter with the entire group on this registration.
How much time does it take?
We recommend planning for at least an hour and a half visit in order to have time to complete all activities. However, Scout Night is designed to be flexible to suit your group. Do as many or as few activities as you would like.
Cub Scouts have new requirements for completing their adventures. Will Scout Night match the changes?
Yes. We will have updated the activities at Scout Night to ensure that we are meeting the new requirements.
Some scout parents want to purchase their tickets separately from the troop/pack. Is that ok?
Yes. Feel free to organize your ticket purchases however it makes sense for your group. Some groups prefer to purchase the entire group’s tickets together and some prefer to have each family purchase separately.
How soon do I need to purchase tickets? Will tickets be available at the gate?
Scout Night often sells out by two weeks before the event! We recommend planning ahead as there will most likely not be any tickets available at the gate.
Someone in my group has a zoo membership. Do I still need to get them a ticket?
Yes. Membership does not apply to Scout Night registration.
We can’t make this date. When is the next Scout Night?
Our spring Scout Night will be April 5 2025. If you would like to be added to the Scout mailing list to receive an email when registration for our spring Scout Night opens, please email meghan.hoopes@delaware.gov.
QUESTIONS? Email: meghan.hoopes@delaware.gov
Private Workshops
WE ARE CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED AND NOT ACCEPTING REQUESTS AT THIS TIME.
CHECK BACK HERE FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE PROGRAMMING AVAILABILITY.
Our hour-long scout workshops are designed to help scouts experience wildlife and discover nature. This program takes place in the zoo so dress for the weather. Each workshop includes a discussion of the topic, a hands-on learning activity, game, or craft, and meeting two of our Ambassador Animals up close. Workshops also include admission into the zoo after the program concludes. Workshops can accommodate a maximum of 25 participants. Groups that book more than one program in a day receive a $15 discount.
FEE: April-November: $230 | December-March: $200
VIEW CUB SCOUT WORKSHOPS
LIONS: Mountain Lion Adventure
TIGERS: Tigers in the Wild Adventure
WOLVES: Paws on the Path Adventure
BEARS: Critter Care Adventure
WEBELOS: Champions for Nature Adventure
ARROW OF LIGHT: Into the Wild Adventure
CUSTOM WORKSHOP
Do you have another adventure in mind? Custom workshops are prefect for all ages, including mixed scout groups!
VIEW GIRL SCOUT WORKSHOPS
DAISIES:
- 3 Cheers for Animals: Birdbath Award
- Animal Observer Badge
BROWNIES:
- Pets Badge
- Bugs Badge
JUNIORS:
- Animal Habitats Badge
- Shapes in Nature Badge
CADETTES:
- Animal Helpers Badge
- STEM Career Exploration Badge
CUSTOM WORKSHOP
Do you have another badge in mind? Custom workshops are prefect for all ages, including Seniors, Ambassadors, and even mixed scout groups!
QUESTIONS? Email: meghan.hoopes@delaware.gov