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2026 Ticket prices - Registration Starts March 12, 2026 @ 7AM

A: $32 - Camping & Program Package | (includes patch, admission, program, camping, and parking)

B: $42 - Camping & Program Breakfast Package | (includes patch, admission, program, camping, Saturday breakfast, and parking)

C: $42 - Camping & Program Dinner Package | (includes patch, admission, program, camping, Saturday dinner, and parking)

D: $52 - Camping & Program Meals Package | (includes patch, admission, program, camping, Sat breakfast, Sat dinner, and parking)

E: $27 - Saturday Program Only Package | (includes patch, admission, and program) | Parking IS NOT INCLUDED - Feel free to bring your own food (Zoo passes not recognized for this special event)

Participating units must bring their own camping tables, chairs, cooking equipment, etc.  These items will not be available at the zoo.  In the event of severe weather, please follow the instructions of the event staff and/or zoo personnel. Please note: electricity may be available for use at your campsite by request through the event committee and depending on location. Generators are not permitted on the zoo grounds. Water and restrooms will be available throughout the weekend. 

Frisbees, footballs, baseballs, and games of catch (of any sort) are not allowed due to the possibility of a ball or frisbee landing in an animal enclosure.  Skateboards, skates, heelys, drones, and bicycles are also not allowed. Please discourage your Scouts from playing cards, dice, or other games of chance.  Consumption of alcohol is prohibited at all Scout events and smoking is not permitted on zoo property.

Scouts are expected to be in field uniform while walking around the zoo.  Many units allow varying degrees of pants/shorts, but athletic shorts are not appropriate for this event.  Official pants/shorts, belt, socks, etc. are encouraged.  Per national policies, uniforms are to be worn properly (tucked in where appropriate).  While participating in zoo competitions, or after the zoo closes, Scouts may wear an activity uniform shirt.  Please remind your Scouts that they are representing the Scouting America program when at the zoo.  Their appearance and behavior will reflect upon their unit and the organization.  

A commemorative patch is included with registration. Don’t forget to give your Scouts credit for the numerous achievements, electives, and merit badge requirements they will probably meet by participating in the event activities. Please take note of what your Scouts participate in; an advancement list will NOT be provided. 

Security for the event will be provided. The zoo and parking area will be patrolled from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. on both Friday and Saturday nights. The parking lot gates will be closed during the night but there is an entry/exit option in case of emergency. The event emergency contact number is coming soon! and will be monitored by event staff. Each unit should make note of this number to call for assistance. We will also ask for the unit emergency contact leader and their cell phone number in case we need to contact your unit during the event. Please distribute the Scouting the Zoo emergency number to parents and participants. 

Minor first aid issues may be handled by the individual unit. Larger first aid issues must be documented by Scouting the Zoo leadership team members. For larger medical issues, find and/or call for Scouting the Zoo staff. During normal zoo hours, also contact zoo personnel to alert the on-site paramedic. 

The show goes on, rain or shine; units are encouraged to plan accordingly. Weather will be monitored by the event staff and zoo personnel. In the event of severe weather, please follow the instructions of the event staff and/or zoo personnel.