Scouts ages 6 and up and parents/leaders     

Minimum of 15 and maximum of 33 people per group    

Two free chaperones admitted for every group

$50 per person     

Includes admission to Zoo the following day, a Zoo Snooze patch for each scout, and an exclusive Zoo Snooze t-shirt for all paid guests. Free chaperones may pre-order a t-shirt for $20.

What happens during a Scout Group Zoo Snooze?  

Each Zoo Snooze starts with a fun and educational animal experience based on the badge- or elective-earning program topic of your choice (see below). Your scouts will have a chance to learn about and meet a variety of animals up close and personal while satisfying some of the requirements for a scout badge, elective, or achievement.

Later in the evening, your group will enjoy a Moonlight Safari through the Zoo, where you’ll visit some of our indoor exhibits, as well as take a special behind-the-scenes tour of our Nutrition Center. When your group returns to the classroom, there will be time for games or activities, depending again on your topic choice. 

Before bed, we offer a light snack and a movie, and lights go out typically around 10:00 p.m. In the morning, your group will be awakened around 7:00 a.m. for a continental breakfast before packing up belongings and moving them back to your vehicles. Then you’ll take one more tour through the Zoo before the Zoo is opened to the public at 9:00 a.m.

To book a Scout Group Zoo Snooze, or for more information, call 901-333-6765. Snoozes are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and our calendar does fill quickly!

• Reptiles & Amphibians
• Nocturnal Animals
• Birds
  Fish & Wildlife Management

• Animals Badge
• Watching Wildlife Badge
• Eco-Explorer Badge

• Plants & Animals Badge
• Earth Connections Badge
• Wildlife Badge

• Wildlife Badge
• All about Birds Badge
• Eco-Action Badge
• From Shore to Sea Badge

Wolf Cub Scouts

• Your Living World Achievement
• American Indian Lore Elective
• Cub Scout World Conservation Award

Bear Cub Scouts

• American Indian Life Elective
• Nature Crafts Elective
• Sharing Your World with Wildlife Achievement
• Cub Scout Conservation Award

Webelos Cub Scouts

• Outdoor Activity Badge Group: Forester Requirement
• Outdoor Activity Badge Group: Naturalist Requirement
• Cub Scout World Conservation Award

**If you have a specific program topic or badge for your scouts in mind that is not listed below, please contact the Education Department at 901-333-6600.  Our educators may be able to develop a program to fit your specific needs.

Looking for other Scout programs?  Check out our Badge-in-a-Day programs!