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Cub & Scout Programs

Merit badges and more.

Lead Your Scouts to New Adventures

Let your Cubs and Scouts experience everything the Zoo has to offer while earning badges at the same time. We offer a number of programs and special workshops for Scouts of all ages.

Cub Scout Adventure Programs

Cub Scouts will participate in classroom activities, games, and a wildlife hike through the Zoo as they complete their Cub Scout requirements. Each scout will receive a certificate after completing the program. Badges are not available at the Zoo.

Lion Cub Scouts will complete the Lion Elective Adventure Program: Champions for Nature Lion

Tiger Cub Scouts will complete the Tiger Elective Adventure: Champions for Nature Tiger

Wolf Cub Scouts will complete the Wolf Elective Adventure: Digging in the Past

Bear Cub Scouts will complete Bear Adventure Program: Bear Habitat

Webelos Cub Scouts will complete the Webelos Elective Adventure : Champions for Nature Webelos

Webelos Cub Scouts will complete the Arrow of Light Elective Adventure : Into the Wild

Prices and Registration

Cost: $22 per person, minimum of 10 people required (includes Scouts and adults). Price includes Zoo admission and choice of program.

Time: Approximately 2 hours

Availability: Saturdays / September through May

 

Reservations Required Two Weeks in Advance 

 

Call: 407-323-4450 ext. 123

Email: education@centralfloridazoo.org


Scout Merit Badge Day

Participate in these exciting interactive programs that will help you to earn your Reptile & Amphibian or Mammal Study merit badge. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited.

 

Date:  March 8, 2025

 

Reptile & Amphibian Merit Badge

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Mammal Study Merit Badge

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

 

Scouts – $22 per scout per program

Adults – $18 per adult per program

 

Registration

Each order will include a $3 transaction fee to cover order processing. This fee is charged per transaction/order and not per reservation.

Registration is required. Zoo admission is included.

 

Please contact the Education Registrar at 407-323-4450 ext. 123 or email education@centralfloridazoo.org for questions.

 

Cancellation Policy: Class size is limited. Classes are subject to cancellation if minimum number of people is not met one week prior to program date. Refunds will not be provided for self-initiated cancellation once registration and payment have been processed.


Scout Merit Badge Programs

Earn one of several merit badges through hands-on learning activities, games, and a wildlife trek through the Zoo, with each program tailored to meet the specific requirements of the badge your troop is trying to earn. Your troop can choose from a number of badge paths, including Reptile and Amphibian Study, Mammal Study, Bird Study, Insect Study, and Nature. Merit Badge Counselors Available.

Prices and Registration

Cost: $22 per person, minimum of 10 people required (includes Scouts and adults). Price includes Zoo admission and choice of program.

Time: Approximately 2 hours

Availability: Saturdays / September through May

 

Reservations Required Two Weeks in Advance 

 

Call: 407-323-4450 ext. 123

Email: education@centralfloridazoo.org

 

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