Frequently Asked Questions

What will we be doing?

Here is a sample agenda:

• 5:30 p.m.:  Arrival and campsite setup*

• 6:30 p.m.:  Welcome and introductions

• 6:45 p.m.:  Animal presentation, activities, and night tour

• 10:00 p.m.  Evening wrap up and prepare for bed

• 11:00 p.m.  Lights out (quiet hours start)

• 6:00 a.m.  Wake up, pack up, and load vehicles

• 7:30 a.m.  Breakfast

• 8:00 a.m.  Morning tour before Zoo opens

• 9:00 a.m.  Program ends

Where will we be sleeping?

We will be sleeping Outdoors!  So each family will need to bring a Tent, Sleeping Pad and Sleeping Bag!    You can see our Camping Basics document for helpful information on specifics of what to bring.

What meals are provided?

• Each family will need to either eat dinner before arriving at 5:30pm, or bring a picnic lunch they can eat during the setup time between 5:30 - 6:30pm.   We are NOT permitted to have an open flame, so no fires and Stoves to make dinner.

• The zoo will provide breakfast in the morning.

Will we have access to power outlets?

• We will have access to Power Outlets to inflate air matresses and charge phones, etc, 

• But will NOT have consistent access to outlets for all families throughout the night to power things like fans or CPAP machines.   

• Please send an email to CubScoutPack1882.sltx@gmail.com if you would like to arrange an exception.

What should we bring?

• A tent, Sleeping bag and sleeping pad or air-mattress

• Weather appropriate clothing (a Pack T shirt, Class B, if you have one)

• Toiletries, pajamas for the evening & clothes for the morning

• Refillable water bottle and optional snacks

• Any personal medication or supplements

• Other Optional things:  Power Bank for charging phones

How will payment be managed?

We will collect the payment, $75 for each participant, via venmo once we have confirmed the headcount.  If you have already registered, you can Use these Venmo Instructions to make a Payment