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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.