Girl Scout Juniors grades 4 - 5
Our Summer Snooze at the Zoo dates and registration information will be available in March. Please check back for complete details.
Girl Scout Juniors Snooze at the Zoo
Call of the Wild!
If you love animals and enjoy spending the night out, then Snooze at the Zoo is an adventure you won't want to miss!
This year our theme is animal communication and we will learn all about how animals use sound, gestures, colors, and scents to "talk" to one another. Throughout the night you will become animals who have to communicate to each other!
Overnight evening activities will include a live animal encounter, rotations through four exciting activities, an evening pizza snack (with a soft drink), and a night hike around Zoo grounds which includes a flashlight tour of the Herpetarium. The morning portion of the overnight adventure includes a continental breakfast, a morning stroll around Zoo grounds to see the animals wake up, a souvenir Zoo patch and glow-in-the-dark overnight cup!
To register, please print/complete the Snooze Registration Forms. For more information check out Snooze FAQ's.
Who registers: Girl Scout Junior troops with adult leaders or parents.
Maximum: 60 or 180 participants depending on the location. Dates marked with * are scheduled in The Living World (max. 180 participants). All other programs are held in the Exploration Outpost (max. 60 participants).
Fee: $35/person
| Code | Date | Day/Time | Pymt by Check Registration Deadline | Pymt by Credit Card Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1104JR | Nov. 4, 2011 | 6:30pm Fr-8:30am Sa | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| S1112JR | Nov. 12, 2011 | 6:30pm Sa-8:30am Su | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| S0127JR | Jan. 27, 2012 | 6:30pm Fr-8:30am Sa | SOLD OUT |
SOLD OUT |
| S0204JR | Feb. 4, 2012 | 6:30pm Sa-8:30am Su | SOLD OUT |
SOLD OUT |
| S0210JR | Feb. 10, 2012 | 6:30pm Fr-8:30am Sa | SOLD OUT |
SOLD OUT |
| S0218JR | Feb. 18, 2012 | 6:30pm Sa-8:30am Su | SOLD OUT |
SOLD OUT |
| S0224JR | Feb. 24, 2012 | 6:30pm Fr-8:30am Sa | SOLD OUT |
SOLD OUT |
| S0303JR | Mar. 3, 2012 | 6:30pm Sa-8:30am Su | SOLD OUT |
SOLD OUT |
| S0316JR | Mar. 16, 2012 | 6:30pm Fr-8:30am Sa | SOLD OUT |
SOLD OUT |
| S0324JR | Mar. 24, 2012 | 6:30pm Sa-8:30am Su | SOLD OUT |
SOLD OUT |
| S0407JR* | Apr. 7, 2012 | 6:30pm Sa-8:30am Su | Mar. 16, 2012 | Mar. 23, 2012 |
Do You Have a Mixed Age Group of Scouts?
If you have a scout troop/pack/den that has multiple age levels and our Snooze at the Zoo programs do not match your needs, you can schedule your own private scout overnight. When you schedule your own overnight we use the themes which we are currently offering but tailor them to match your needs. These overnights cost $35 per person and we require a minimum of 30 participants (this total includes scouts and adults) and a maximum of 60 participants.
Please contact Keri Lammering, Overnight Programs Coordinator at (314) 646-4614 or klammering@stlzoo.org for more information.
Girl Scout Junior Badge Day Program
Animal Habitats
At these events, Junior troops can spend a couple hours, or a leisurely day at the Zoo doing activities to earn a badge. Upon checking in at the Zoo, registered troops will receive a guide booklet. The booklet will show where activity stations are located and will help you to record your experiences. Zoo Instructors will be on hand to lead or help with activities. Activity stations that are set up can be visited anytime during the event and can be completed in any order. Juniors completing all five activities can receive their badge at the Zoo.
To register, please print the Scout Program Registration packet. For more information call the Education Department at (314) 646-4544.
Who registers: Girl Scout Junior troops
Maximum: 400 scouts and adults (please no siblings and only one free adult per scout)
Fee: $8 / scout
| Code | Date | Day/Time | Pymt by Check Registration Deadline | Pymt by Credit Card Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y0331JR | Mar 31, 2012 | Sa; 9am-1pm | Mar 9, 2012 | Mar 16, 2012 |
Girl Scout Junior Journey - The Wild Side
Junior scouts can attend an evening program at the Zoo while completing their Get Wild about Energy session. Scouts will learn about animal communication while observing some of our Zoo animals and study some of their communication methods. We will also look at how energy is transferred along the food pyramid. This program will include a live animal class and a night hike around Zoo grounds.
This program will complete session 3 Get Wild about Energy for the Get Moving journey.
To register, please print the Scout Program Registration packet. For more information call the Education Department at (314) 646-4544.
Who registers: Girl Scout Junior troops
Maximum: 45 scouts (please no siblings and only one free adult per scout)
Fee: $15 / scout
| Code | Date | Day/Time | Pymt by Check Registration Deadline | Pymt by Credit Card Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0423JR | Apr 23, 2012 | M; 6:30-8:30pm | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 9, 2012 |
| N0514JR | May 14, 2012 | M; 6;30-8:30pm | Apr 23, 2012 | Apr 30, 2012 |
Dates not working with your schedule? We may be able to schedule another Journey program just for your troop. Fees are $15 per scout with a minimum fee of $450. After April 2, 2012 programs are available throughout the school year. Call 314-646-4544 for additional information.
Girl Scout Junior After School Badge Program
Do you want an exciting after school activity for your Girl Scout Junior troop? Come to the Zoo for an after school Junior badge program. The program includes a live animal presentation as well as other fun activities that are designed to meet all the criteria for your badge. Juniors completing the activities will receive their badge at the Zoo.
Animal Habitats Badge
A major part of understanding the animals we love and knowing how to help them is by understanding where they live. For this badge, we will dig deeply into the world of wild animals through observations and activities. Then we will study why their habitats are so important and what we can do to save and protect habitats.
Who registers: Girl Scout Junior Troops (max. 30 scouts and adults)
Times: Classes are offered on weekdays from September to May
Fee: 60 minute program is $90
For registration information, please call (314) 646-4544.
Tours
The Zoo's Education Department offers tours seven days a week from September through May, unless otherwise noted. Tours are offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Grades 3 - 6
Cold Weather Adaptations
Web of Life
Grades 4 - 6
Deserts
Grasslands
Classification
Endangered Species
The River's Edge
Rainforest
See Educational Tours for details and registration information.
Classes
Magnificent Missouri Wildlife
This 45-minute program explores Missouri wildlife through classroom presentation and contact with live animals. Classes available year round. Click on link above for more details.