Scout Quests

Earn merit badge requirements by visiting the Detroit Zoo! Bring your group and choose one of our daytime adventures. Programs consist of a guided tour through the zoo and a hands-on bio-fact presentation. Most programs meet all requirements for the described program. Check out our Animals Afer Dark Scout Overnight program, too!

Programs are offered on Saturdays at 10am or 1pm and last 90-120 minutes. There is no limit on group size and parents and siblings are welcome to attend at the same cost as the scouts. Admission to the zoo needs to be secured though Group Reservations at 248-541-5717 ext. 3800.

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Sharing Your World (Bear Scouts)
Bear Scouts will discover how zoos protect and save wildlife and learn about endangered species. Scouts will also find out how they can life safely with wildlife. Requirements for Acheivent 5, Sharing Your World are met. $2 per person.

Naturalist's Pin (Webelos Scouts)
Webelos will be tuaght how to identify venomous snakes found in their area, learn ways humans have changed the balance of nature, and become aware of what people can do to help protect the environment. Scouts will also learn the dynamics of a food chain of an ecosystem. Most requirements are met for the Naturalist Pin. $2 per person.

Reptile and Amphibian Merit Badge (Boy Scouts)
Boy scouts and an adult will tour the zoo with a Volunteer Educator, visiting the Backyards for Wildlife Sight, National Amphibian Conservation Center Wetland Area, Holden Museum of Living Reptiles and other habitats as time allows. Various requirements for the merit badge study will be discussed and scouts will learn abotu Michigan native and non-native species. Cost is $30 per adult/scout pair. Program lasts about 3 hours.

Zoo Patch (All Scouts)
Order a unique zoo patch for your scouts! The patch comes with a self-guided Zoo trek that you can use on your next visit to the zoo to visit many of our animal residents throughout the zoo and take a closer look at what makes them successful in their habitats. Self-guided tour and patches are mailed upon request. You do not need to choose a time or date to visit the zoo. Cost is $2 per patch/trek package.

Brownie Animal Try-It (Brownies)
Discover the world of animals at the Detroit Zoo. Take a tour and learn how enjoy animals in a safe way, learn how animals move, and why animals have different adaptations for their environments. Cost is $2 per person.

Junior Wildlife Badge (Junior Girl Scouts)
Junior Girl Scouts will learn how zoos provide habitats for wildlife and what zoos are doing to protect endangered species. Scouts will also learn about wildlife groups like; mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and much more. Cost is $2 per person.

Animals After Dark (All Scouts)
Spend the night at the Detroit Zoo! The Animals After Dark Overnight Program provides a unique experience as you explore and discover the zoo in a way very different from most visitor's experiences.

Look for more information and OVERNIGHT DATES here

Junior Girl Scouts: Frosty Fun

All badge requirements will be fulfilled in this indoor/outdoor program. Fee is $2 per scout.

Audience	Location	TIME	FEE/MEMBER/MATLS
Jr. Girl Scouts	Belle Isle	Sunday, February 3, 1:00 p.m.	$2 per person

Wolf Cubs: Bird Elective

Cub Scouts! Through hands-on activities, we'll search for winter birds while fulfilling your bird elective.

Audience	Location	TIME	FEE/MEMBER/MATLS
Wolf Cubs	Belle Isle	Sunday, February 24, 1:00 p.m.	$2 per person