Scout Workshops

Empowering Scouts Through Wildlife Adventures

Earn a badge at the Topeka Zoo through one of our Scout Workshops! With a variety of options to choose from for both Girl and Boy Scouts, you can experience the fun of the Zoo while earning your badges.

Girl Scouts

Daisy
Badges:

  • 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals Journey

  • Between Earth & Sky Journey

  • Design, Numbers, & Shapes with Nature

  • Eco Learner

  • Outdoor Maker

  • Think Like a Citizen Scientist

Pricing:

  • 1-hour program at the Zoo: $95

  • 1-hour program at your facility: $135

  • 1.5-hour program at the Zoo (split between education program and some badge requirements): $165 for groups of 29 or less; additional $5.50/person for each additional person over 29. This cost applies to ALL guests, including scouts, troop leaders, parents, and additional siblings/guests.

  • There is an additional $50 fee for weekend and evening (after 5:00pm) programs.

  • Travel outside the Topeka City limits will incur an additional charge for gas, travel time, etc.

Brownie

Badges:

  • Animal Observer

  • Bugs

  • Design, Numbers, & Shapes with Nature

  • Outdoor Adventurer

  • Outdoor Art Creator

  • Senses

  • Think Like a Citizen Scientist

  • WOW! Wonders of Water Journey

Pricing:

  • 1-hour program at the Zoo: $95

  • 1-hour program at your facility: $135

  • 1.5-hour program at the Zoo (split between education program and some badge requirements): $165 for groups of 29 or less; additional $5.50/person for each additional person over 29. This cost applies to ALL guests, including scouts, troop leaders, parents, and additional siblings/guests.

  • There is an additional $50 fee for weekend and evening (after 5:00pm) programs.

  • Travel outside the Topeka City limits will incur an additional charge for gas, travel time, etc.

Junior

Badges:

  • Animal Habitats

  • Eco Camper

  • Flowers

  • Gardener

  • Numbers & Shapes with Nature

  • Outdoor Art Explorer

  • Get Moving!

  • Think Like a Citizen Scientist

Pricing:

  • 1-hour program at the Zoo: $95

  • 1-hour program at your facility: $135

  • 2-hour program at the Zoo (split between education program and some badge requirements): $180 for groups of 29 or less; additional $6.50/person for each additional person over 29. This cost applies to ALL guests, including scouts, troop leaders, parents, and additional siblings/guests.

  • There is an additional $50 fee for weekend and evening (after 5:00pm) programs.

  • Travel outside the Topeka City limits will incur an additional charge for gas, travel time, etc.

Cadette

Badges:

  • Animal Helpers

  • Breathe

  • Eco Trekker

  • Night Owl

  • Outdoor Art Apprentice

  • Think Like a Citizen Scientist

  • Trees

Pricing:

  • 1-hour program at the Zoo: $95

  • 1-hour program at your facility: $135

  • 2-hour program at the Zoo (split between education program and some badge requirements): $180 for groups of 29 or less; additional $6.50/person for each additional person over 29. This cost applies to ALL guests, including scouts, troop leaders, parents, and additional siblings/guests.

  • There is an additional $50 fee for weekend and evening (after 5:00pm) programs.

  • Travel outside the Topeka City limits will incur an additional charge for gas, travel time, etc.

Senior

Badges:

  • Eco Explorer

  • Justice

  • Outdoor Art Expert

  • Sky

  • Think Like a Citizen Scientist

  • Voice for Animals

Pricing:

  • 1-hour program at the Zoo: $95

  • 1-hour program at your facility: $135

  • 2-hour program at the Zoo (split between education program and some badge requirements): $180 for groups of 29 or less; additional $6.50/person for each additional person over 29. This cost applies to ALL guests, including scouts, troop leaders, parents, and additional siblings/guests.

  • There is an additional $50 fee for weekend and evening (after 5:00pm) programs.

  • Travel outside the Topeka City limits will incur an additional charge for gas, travel time, etc.

Ambassador

Badges:

  • Eco Advocate

  • Outdoor Art Master

  • Sow What?

  • Think Like a Citizen Scientist

  • Water

Pricing:

  • 1-hour program at the Zoo: $95

  • 1-hour program at your facility: $135

  • 2-hour program at the Zoo (split between education program and some badge requirements): $180 for groups of 29 or less; additional $6.50/person for each additional person over 29. This cost applies to ALL guests, including scouts, troop leaders, parents, and additional siblings/guests.

  • There is an additional $50 fee for weekend and evening (after 5:00pm) programs.

  • Travel outside the Topeka City limits will incur an additional charge for gas, travel time, etc.

Boy Scouts

Cub

Badges:

  • Animal Science*

  • Bird Study*

  • Fish & Wildlife Management

  • Forestry*

  • Indian Lore

  • Insect Study

  • Mammal Study

  • Nature

  • Plant Science*

  • Reptile & Amphibian Study

  • Soil & Water Conservation*

Pricing:

  • 1-hour program at the Zoo: $95

  • 1-hour program at your facility: $135

  • 1.5-hour program at the Zoo (split between education program and some badge requirements): $165 for groups of 29 or less; additional $5.50/person for each additional person over 29. This cost applies to ALL guests, including scouts, troop leaders, parents, and additional siblings/guests.

  • There is an additional $50 fee for weekend and evening (after 5:00pm) programs.

  • Travel outside the Topeka City limits will incur an additional charge for gas, travel time, etc.

Scout – Life

Badges:

  • Animal Science*

  • Bird Study*

  • Fish & Wildlife Management

  • Forestry*

  • Indian Lore

  • Insect Study

  • Mammal Study

  • Nature

  • Plant Science*

  • Reptile & Amphibian Study

  • Soil & Water Conservation*

Pricing:

  • 1-hour program at the Zoo: $95

  • 1-hour program at your facility: $135

  • 2-hour program at the Zoo (split between education program and some badge requirements): $180 for groups of 29 or less; additional $6.50/person for each additional person over 29. This cost applies to ALL guests, including scouts, troop leaders, parents, and additional siblings/guests.

  • There is an additional $50 fee for weekend and evening (after 5:00pm) programs.

  • Travel outside the Topeka City limits will incur an additional charge for gas, travel time, etc.

Eagle

Badges:

  • Environmental Science

  • Sustainability

Pricing:

  • 1-hour program at the Zoo: $95

  • 1-hour program at your facility: $135

  • 2-hour program at the Zoo (split between education program and some badge requirements): $180 for groups of 29 or less; additional $6.50/person for each additional person over 29. This cost applies to ALL guests, including scouts, troop leaders, parents, and additional siblings/guests.

  • There is an additional $50 fee for weekend and evening (after 5:00pm) programs.

  • Travel outside the Topeka City limits will incur an additional charge for gas, travel time, etc.

Classes at the Zoo do NOT include Zoo admission. Paid admission required to tour the Zoo.

To book a program, please contact the Education Department at 785-368-9137 or Education@Topekazoo.org.