Education
Scouts
Combine your love for scouting and wildlife with many exciting opportunities at Chattanooga Zoo! From workshops to scout days, we have what you need to learn and earn your badge! #TNGASCOUTS
Workshop Information
Calling all Scouts! Join us for a fun-filled workshop and earn badges while having a great day at the Zoo! Our workshops are great for Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls, Cub Scouts and other youth-oriented scout groups!
Private workshop slots are available for 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. See our workshop list below for available workshop offerings.
In addition to our two-hour workshops that focus on badge requirements, we also offer a three-hour workshop that is a great choice for multi-leveled groups. Our “Zookeeper for A Day” workshop gives a behind-the-scenes peek at what zookeepers do on a daily basis. This three-hour workshop is a great choice for scouts of all ages and organizations.
General Information
- There's a minimum of 5 and maximum of 20 scouts for workshops
- 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
- Fee: $20 per scout for any two-hour workshop, $30 per scout for our three-hour workshop, $10 parent/volunteer fee for any workshop, one free Scout Leader per workshop
- Pre-registration is required two weeks in advance
Girl Scout Workshop - Animal Habitats, Pets, Animal Observer
March 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
In this workshop, Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors, will earn their Animal Habitats, Pets OR Animal Observer badge. Become a scientist as you study animals, investigate habitats and learn about animal care!
Space is limited to 40 participants (including adults), and registration is open to both troops and individual scouts.
The workshop costs $20 per scout and $10 per parent. One scout leader is free per 10 scouts. Registration includes Zoo admission, so plan to stay after and explore!
Merit Badge Day Workshops 2026
Register for a Merit Badge Workshop Here
Mammal Study
March 7 (9:00am - 2:00pm)
Pricing:
- Per Scout: $60.00
- Per Adult: $20.00
Environmental Science
April 18 (9:00am - 4:00pm)
Pricing:
- Per Scout: $95.00
- Per Adult: $20.00
Insect Study
June 6 (9:00am - 2:00pm)
Pricing:
- Per Scout: $60.00
- Per Adult: $20.00
Reptile & Amphibian Study
August 1 (9:00am - 2:00pm)
Pricing:
- Per Scout: $60.00
- Per Adult: $20.00
