Date: Sat Aug 02, 10:00 AM PDT - Sat Aug 02, 4:00 PM PDT
Category:
- STEM
Level:
- Pre-K,
- Daisies,
- Brownies
Join us for a wild adventure at the Santa Ana Zoo designed just for Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts! Discover the wonders of STEM and nature while exploring a zoo home to over 260 animals, including fascinating primates and several endangered species.
This self-guided experience invites Girl Scouts to complete their Shapes in Nature badge at their own pace. Each Girl Scout will receive a special activity booklet to guide them through engaging learning stops around the zoo - perfect for completing with family or troop members!
Event Highlights:
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Craft Corner: Get creative with a hands-on Shapes in Nature activity!
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Exclusive Zookeeper Chats: Hear from real zookeepers during Girl-Scout-only sessions (times to be announced closer to the event date).
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Interactive Badge Booklet: Guides Girl Scouts through badge activities across the zoo.
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Fun Patch & Shapes in Nature Badge: Included with registration!
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Zoo Admission
We're not monkeying around - this will be the most memorable zoo day ever with your family and Girl Scout friends!
Date: August 2, 2025
Arrival Time: Between 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(The zoo remains open until 4:00 PM. Please arrive by 12:00 PM to participate in the activities. You're welcome to explore the zoo on your own until closing.)
Registration & Pricing:
- GSOC Girl Scout (In-Council) : $15
- Out-of-Council Girl Scout: $20
- Adult & Tag-a-Long (ages 13+): $11
- Child Tag-a-Long (ages 4-12): $8
- Child 3 & Under: Free
Tag-a-Long registration includes:
Zoo admission and Zookeeper chat.
Note: If you're registering a Kindergarten-3rd grade child who is not a current Girl Scout member but would like to participate in the full Girl Scout experience (including receiving the badge booklet, badges, and craft), please register at Join | Girl Scouts.
**This is not a drop-off event. Girl Scouts must attend with a registered adult troop leader or another designated responsible adult. Adult attendance is required to maintain proper ratios. See registration for pricing. Everyone must be registered to attend.
*This event is open to troops, Juliettes, and those with an active membership awaiting placement in a troop!
Accommodation Requests: Girl Scouts of Orange County welcomes the participation of ALL Girl Scouts and adults and aims to make our activities accessible for people with disabilities or specific needs. To make an Accommodations Request, please complete this form to initiate your request. If you have questions about this form or if you would like to discuss an accommodation, please contact customercare@girlscoutsoc.org.
A confirmation email with all event details will be sent to those registered at least 7 days before the event. If you have any questions, please email customercare@girlscoutsoc.org.
GSOC follows current CDC COVID-19 guidelines. Event participants will be notified if additional action is required.
This event accepts GSOC Cookie Dough, GSOC OC Bucks, and GSOC Juliette Dollars! Girl Scouts must complete online registration and pay deposit (if applicable) or in full. Then fill out the Reimbursement form prior to participating in the event.
