ZOO SNOOZE - SCOUT AND GROUP
Available Dates
Binder Park Zoo offers Zoo Snoozes 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.
| Date |
Program |
Spaces Left |
| Friday, June 1 |
Junior Girl Scouts: Animals and Us |
7 |
| Saturday, June 9 |
Brownie Girl Scouts: Shrinking Planet |
11 |
| Friday, June 15 |
Cadette Girl Scouts: ZSI-Zoo Scene Investigation |
25 |
| Saturday, June 16 |
Brownie Girl Scouts: Wilderness Survival |
18 |
| Thursday, June 21 |
Open |
50 |
| Saturday, June 23 |
Open |
50 |
| Friday, June 29 |
Open |
50 |
| Friday, July 6 |
Open |
50 |
| Saturday, July 7 |
Open |
50 |
| Friday, July 13 |
Open |
50 |
| Saturday, July 14 |
Daisy Girl Scouts: Animals and Us |
4 |
| Friday, July 20 |
Open |
50 |
| Saturday, July 21 |
Open |
50 |
| Friday, July 27 |
Open |
50 |
| Saturday, July 28 |
Brownie Girl Scouts: ZSI-Zoo Scene Investigation |
29 |
| Friday, August 10 |
Open |
50 |
| Saturday, August 11 |
Open |
50 |
| Friday, August 17 |
Open |
50 |
| Saturday, August 18 |
Open |
50 |
| Friday, August 24 |
Open |
50 |
| Saturday, August 25 |
Open |
50 |
| Friday, August 31 |
Open |
50 |
| Saturday, September 1 |
Open |
50 |
| Friday, September 7 |
Open |
50 |
| Saturday, September 8 |
Open |
50 |
| Friday, September 14 |
Junior Girl Scouts: ZSI- Zoo Scene Investigation |
27 |
| Friday, September 21 |
Open |
50 |
| Saturday, September 22 |
Open |
50 |
| Friday, September 28 |
Open |
50 |
| Saturday, September 29 |
Open |
50 |
| Saturday, October 6 |
Open |
50 |
Zoo Snooze Program Topics
Binder Park Zoo’s Zoo Snooze program offers a wide range 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!
Act like the Animals: Do you think people are the only ones able to put on a show? Experience a one-of-a-kind overnight that gives groups a chance to write, design, and perform their own animal-themed play.
Animals and Us: Learn about animals from all over the world while examining the human-animal connection in this brand new overnight!
Birds of a Feather: Do you know why some birds leave in the fall, while others stay all winter? Have you ever wondered what kinds of birds live around the world? Discover the wondrous world of birds in this exciting overnight adventure.
Exhibit Design: Do you have what it takes to build the next great zoo exhibit? Learn about the complicated process that goes into creating natural habitats for zoo animals and take a try at designing your own exhibit.
Going Green!: Do you have what it takes to save the planet? Discover little things you can do to go green and help save animals and habitats around the world!
Forest Night: Can you name six trees found in Michigan forests? Do you know why plants are important to animals? Through exploration of Binder Park Zoo’s Swamp Adventure, discover the wonderful world of plants.
Habitats of the World: Do you know what makes a desert a desert? Can you name five products that come from the rainforest? Come to Binder Park Zoo and discover the answers to these questions, as well as many others as you learn about the importance of animals and habitats from around the world.
Mammal Study: Discover the intriguing world of mammals, and get a chance to learn some important identification techniques used by scientists.
Michigan Animals and Habitats: Have you ever wondered what might be living in your own backyard? Spend the night discovering Michigan’s native wildlife and habitats.
Nature at Night: Learn all about how nocturnal animals survive and thrive during the hours that the rest of the world sleeps.
Reptiles and Amphibians: Are snakes slimy? What is the difference between toads and frogs? Discover the under-appreciated, fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians.
So You Want to Be a Naturalist?: Do you think you have what it takes to study the natural world? Get down and dirty while discovering the exciting world of plants and animals, all while putting your own naturalist skills to the test.
Wildlife Adventure: Have you ever really looked at the amazing creatures that might be in your own country, state, or even backyard? Groups will take a closer look into the world of animals, and discover some amazing facts along the way.
Wilderness Survival: Would you be able to survive a night out in the wild? Put your skills to the test on this animal adventure, only the strong will survive!
ZSI-Zoo Scene Investigation!: Do you have what it takes to be a great investigator? Learn about important investigative techniques, including the power of observation, teamwork skills, and the use of all senses, then put those skills to the test to solve a zoo mystery!
Zoolympics!: Test your competitive side by creating and competing in your very own Olympic activities!
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.
| Scout Level |
Program |
Badge/Requirements |
| Brownie Girl Scouts |
Act Like the Animals |
Let’s Pretend Try-It*: #1, #4, #5, #6, #7 |
| |
Going Green! |
Household Elf Badge: #1, #2, #3, #4 |
| |
Wildlife Adventure |
Watching Wildlife Try-It*: #1, #2, #5, #6 |
| |
Wilderness Survival |
Hiker Badge: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 |
| |
Zoolympics |
Making Games Badge: #1, #2, #3, #4 |
| |
ZSI-Zoo Scene Investigation |
Senses Badge: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 |
| Junior Girl Scouts |
Act Like the Animals
|
Theater Badge*: #1, #3, #4, #5, #8 |
| |
Animals and Us |
Animals Habitats Badge: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 |
| |
Exhibit Design |
Architecture Badge*: #1, #3, #7, #8, #9, #10 |
| |
Wildlife Adventure |
Wildlife Badge*: #1, #2, #3, #4, #8, #10 |
| |
Wilderness Survival |
Camper Badge: #1, #2, #4, #5 |
| |
ZSI-Zoo Scene Investigation |
Detective Badge: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 |
| Cadette Girl Scouts |
Act Like the Animals |
Public Speaker Badge: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 |
| |
Animals and Us |
Animal Helpers Badge: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 |
| |
Nature at Night |
Night Owl Badge: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 |
| |
Wildlife Adventure |
Wildlife Interest Project*: Skill Builder #1, #2, and #4, Technology #1, #3, Service Project #1, and Career Exploration # 4 |
| |
Wilderness Survival |
Trailblazing Badge:#1, #3, #4, #5 |
| |
ZSI-Zoo Scene Investigation |
Special Agent Badge: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 |
| Senior Girl Scouts |
Act Like the Animals |
Troupe Performer Badge: #2, #3, #4, #5 |
| |
Animals and Us |
Voice for Animals Badge: #1, #2, #4, #5 |
| |
Zoolympics |
Game Visionary Badge: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 |
| Tiger Cub Scouts |
Going Green! |
Let’s Go Outdoors! Achievement: 5F, 5G, Electives 7, 31, 34, 35, 42, and 47 |
| |
So You Want to be a Naturalist? |
Let’s Go Outdoors! Achievement: 5F, 5G, Electives 21, 31, 35, and 42. |
| Wolf Cub Scouts |
Birds of a Feather |
Birds (Elective 13): A, B, C, D, E |
| |
Going Green! |
Your Living World Achievement: 7a, 7b, 7c, 7e, 7f |
| |
So You Want to be a Naturalist? |
Let’s Go Camping (Elective 23)!: A, B, C, D, G |
| Bear Cub Scouts |
So You Want to be a Naturalist? |
Sharing Your World with Wildlife Achievement 5: 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e |
| Webelo Cub Scouts |
Act Like the Animals |
Showman Badge: #2, #3, #5, #11, #19 |
| |
Forest Night |
Forestry Badge: #3, #4, #6, #9, #10 |
| |
So You Want to be a Naturalist? |
Naturalist Merit Badge: #1b, #4, #7 #8, #9, #11 |
| Cub Scout Packs |
So You Want to be a Naturalist? |
Various requirements will be met for each level of Cub Scouts. |
| Boy Scouts |
Birds of a Feather |
Bird Study Merit Badge: #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7a, #8a |
| |
Mammal Study |
Mammal Study Merit Badge: #1, #2, #3a (partial), #4g |
| |
Reptiles and Amphibians |
Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #9a, #10 |
| |
So You Want to be a Naturalist? |
Nature Merit Badge: #1, #2, #3, #4a (#2), #4b (#1), #4c (1, 2, 3), #4g (#1) |
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