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OVERNIGHT SAFARI - SCOUT AND GROUP

Available Dates
Binder Park Zoo offers Overnight Safaris nearly every Friday and Saturday of our season! 

The table below lists our 2012 dates. Other dates may be available upon request. A date is listed as “Open” until a group has registered for an evening. The first group to register for a specific evening gets to pick the age or scout level and program. Once a level and program have been set, only groups of the same level wishing to do the same program may register for that overnight. The last column shows the total number of spaces that remain for an overnight.      

Please keep in mind that overnights are registered daily, therefore this table may not be completely accurate. If possible, pick multiple dates for your group. 

Overnight Safari Program Topics  

Binder Park Zoo’s Overnight Safari program offers a wide range of programs for scouts, schools, and groups.  A description of each program is listed below and specific scout badge information is located at the bottom of the page.  Are you interested in a particular subject not listed below?  Custom programs may be available, please contact the zoo for more details!  

African Eco-Action: Discover the importance of conservation both near and far in this exciting African overnight.  Groups will learn what they can do to become more environmentally conscious and how to help animals around the globe!  

African Olympics: Introduce your group to the culture and wildlife of Africa by competing in your very own African Olympics! 

Animal SENSE-ability!:  Ever wonder how a snake finds its prey?  Do you know how well a fox can hear?  Discover how our senses compare to our animal friends and how they use their senses to communicate, all while experiencing the sights and sounds of Wild Africa.

Circle of Life: Have you ever wanted to experience Africa without traveling halfway across the world?  Guests will experience African animals, habitats, and culture, all without boarding a plane!

Dog Days of Africa: Explore the mysterious African Wild Dog, and learn what makes it stand out from the pack. 

Do You Have What It Takes?:  Think you have what it takes to be an African park ranger?  Come and test your skills!  Guests will learn what you need to be a successful park ranger, how people around the world are protecting wildlife and what you can do to help save endangered species. 

Survive Your Safari: Would you be able to survive the struggles of a true African safari?  Put your skills to the test as you help plan a safari, avoid an elephant stampede and cross over quicksand.  Only the strong will survive! 

Twilight Safari:  This nighttime adventure is a thrill seeking experience for anyone wanting to learn about African animals after dark!

Scout Badge Information:
The table below lists what programs are available for each scout level, as well as what badges and requirements the programs aim to cover.  Girl Scouts, programs listed with * indicate a program that works towards the old badges and requirements.  Programs without * work towards new badges and requirements.  Some programs may offer both options, please indicate which badge you would like to work towards when registering.