Calling All Scouts! Combine your love for scouting and wildlife with many exciting opportunities at the Chattanooga Zoo! From workshops to scout days and overnights, we have what you need to learn and earn your badge! #TNGASCOUTS

Workshop Information

Great for Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, American Heritage Girls, and other youth-oriented groups! Private workshops are available for all groups interested in a unique experience while learning about wildlife and conservation. These two-hour workshops are tailored by level in order for scouts to work towards relevant petals, pins, belt loops, and badges. We also offer a three-hour workshop called “Zookeeper for a Day” that is great for mixed groups.

  • Two week advanced registration required
  • Workshops offered year-round Tuesdays - Saturdays at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm
  • A minimum of 5 and maximum of 20 scouts
  • Zoo general admission for participating scouts is included in the registration fee
  • Siblings may attend but cannot fill the 5 scout minimum unless participating and paying the program fee
  • Additional guests may pay for admission and tour the zoo during the program
  • One free leader for every 10 scouts
  • Fee: $20 per scout for any two-hour workshop, $30 per scout for our three-hour workshop
  • Payment is due upon arrival


Merit Badge Day Workshops 2024


Mammal Study

February 17th (9:00am - 2:00pm)

Pricing:

  • Per Scout: $60.00
  • Per Adult: $20.00


Environmental Science (Spring & Fall)

April 6th and Sep 21st (9:00am - 4:00pm)

Pricing:

  • Per Scout: $95.00
  • Per Adult: $20.00


Insect Study

April 20th (9:00am - 2:00pm)

Pricing:

  • Per Scout: $60.00
  • Per Adult: $20.00


Reptile & Amphibian Study

August 17th (9:00am - 2:00pm)

Pricing:

  • Per Scout: $60.00
  • Per Adult: $20.00


*Fee waivers available for scouts in need. Email education@chattzoo.org for details.