In light of COVID-19, the Lehigh Valley Zoo has implemented guidelines and requirements to provide safe programs for our guests, staff, and animals. Please fill out a program request form to receive these policies via email. Any questions or concerns can be emailed to edureservations@lvzoo.org.
610-799-4171 ext. 247, 229, or 228
Include Lehigh Valley Zoo in your next scouting experience! Learn about the Zoo and our unique animal collection in one of our fun-filled scout programs, overnights, or Zoo Reach programs. The Zoo offers scouts a variety of workshops that meet badge requirements. Each workshop promises hands-on fun and learning with interactive activities, animal encounters, and admission to the Zoo.
We hold scouting events that are open to many different groups. The dates and times for those programs are listed below. These programs can fill up fast, so please email or call to register as soon as possible.
Larger groups, groups that cannot attend the scheduled dates, or groups that are interested in other badges can register for a private program. The recommended badges for private programs are listed below. You can email or call to inquire about a badge not listed as well. Private programs require a minimum of 15 participants. Pricing of private programs will vary depending on the badge program requested.
WEBELOS INTO THE WOODS/INTO THE WILD
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
March 8, 2020 or November 8, 2020
$16.50 per participant, includes zoo admission
Explore the zoo and surrounding areas while participating in activities to complete the Into the Wild and Into the Woods adventures. The scouts will hike through the preserve and meet some of our education animals, as well as participate in other games and activities throughout the program.
RECOMMENDED BADGES FOR PRIVATE GROUPS
COMBINED MERIT BADGE
9:00AM – 11:00AM
$50 per participant, includes all four dates and zoo admission
Session:
*ALL FOUR DATES MUST BE ATTENDED FOR EACH SESSION
**BLUE MERIT BADGE APPLICATION CARDS ARE NOT PROVIDED
Explore the zoo and surrounding areas, participate in activities at the zoo and independent homework assignments to complete the Bird Study and work towards completing the requirements for the Insect Study and the Reptile and Amphibian Study. Requirements not covered are Insect study requirements 9 and 10 and reptile and amphibian study requirement 8. Requirements not covered in the program may be completed on the scouts own time and brought in to show a merit badge counselor during the program or through an appointment. Appointments may also be made to complete the reptile and amphibian study requirement 8. Appointments can be made through email or over the phone and only if the scout completed the badge with the Lehigh Valley Zoo. During this program the scouts will hike through the preserve, meet some education animals, and participate in many other activities. Course adheres to BSA requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MERIT BADGE
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
$50 per participant, includes all four dates and zoo admission
Session:
*ALL FOUR DATES MUST BE ATTENDED FOR EACH SESSION
**BLUE MERIT BADGE APPLICATION CARDS ARE NOT PROVIDED
Explore the zoo and surrounding areas, participate in activities at the zoo and independent homework assignments to complete the Environmental Science Merit Badge. During this program the scouts will meet some of our education animals as well as tour the zoo and perform experiments to learn about different environmental concerns. Course adheres to BSA requirements.
THREE CHEERS FOR ANIMALS/BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY
10:00 AM -12:00 PM
March 28, 2020 or November 7, 2020
$15.50 per participant, includes zoo admission
Meet some of our education animals and participate in group activities to earn and/or work toward the awards in the three cheers for animals and between earth and sky journeys!
WONDERS OF WATER
9:30 AM -12:00 PM
June 13, 2020
$15.50 per participant, includes zoo admission
Explore and learn about the importance of water, find out ways to protect water, and search a stream for aquatic plants and animals. This program allows the scouts to earn and/or work toward the awards in the wonders of water journey!
RECOMMENDED BADGES FOR PRIVATE GROUPS
For more information, please contact our education department at edureservations@lvzoo.org or call 610-799-4171 and dial extension 247, 229, or 228.
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