Trip Ideas

Turtle Back Zoo 

West Orange, NJ 

https://www.turtlebackzoo.com/

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Carousel, Zoo Train, and Playground. 

Zoo keeper talks are included with admission. 

Cape May Zoo 

Cape May, NJ

https://www.capemaycountynj.gov/1679/Park-Zoo

Additional Information:

Free to enter, requests a donation

Free parking

Picnic Pavillion

Popcorn Park Animal Refuge

1 Humane Way
Forked River, NJ

(609) 693-1900 

https://ahscares.org/popcorn-park

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Exotic Animals, Farm animals, and Wildlife 

Guided and Self Guided Tours available

Group rates available

Outside food

Funny Farm Rescue 

Mays Landing, NJ

https://funnyfarmrescue.org

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Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary has created a home for unwanted farm animals, domesticated animals, and animals with special needs to live out their natural lives.

Lakota Wolf Reserve

Columbia, NJ 

 (908)496-9244 info@lakotawolf.com

https://lakotawolf.com/tours-booking/

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Wolf Preserve with tours and an observation deck to see packs of wolves. 

Must book 3 months in advance. 

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10+ only 

Wolf dog non-profit rescue - tours by appointment only. Education about care and needs for large dogs. Some hands-on care and interaction. 

Jenkinsons Aquarium 

Point Pleasant, NJ

https://jenkinsons.com/aquarium/visit-2/

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Jenkenson's aquarium offers private behind-the-scenes tours as well as animal-education sessions.  

Check the website for additional fees.

Adventure Aquarium 

Girl Scout Programs and Group Rates Available.

Camden, NJ

adventureaquarium.com/

Additional Information: 

Parking Fee 

Check website for programs and entry fees

They offer overnights, which are so much fun!

Woodbridge Aquarium & Wildlife 

Woodbridge, NJ

https://www.woodbridgeaquarium.com/

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Admission Fee

Check website for educational programs

Fossil Digging - Poricy park 

FREE

1083 Middletown-Lincroft Rd, Middletown Township, NJ 07748

https://poricypark.org/fossil-beds/

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FREE

95 Hillsdale Rd, Colts Neck, NJ 07722

https://www.fossilguy.com/sites/bbrook/index.htm

Insectropolis

Request a tour, see lots of fun insects in this bug museum

(732) 349-7090

https://insectropolis.com/

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Kids 2 and under get in for free. You have to get tickets online.

Field Station: Dinosaus

3 Overpeck Park Driveway Leonia, NJ 07605

Henry Hoebel Area of Overpeck County Park on Fort Lee Road

973.748.4561

https://jerseydinos.com/

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Over 30 life-sized, moving, realistic dinosaurs come to life. 

Tickets can be purchased online. 

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They have so many different packages for you to choose from; sometimes they change. They don't have anything for Girl Scouts at the moment, but maybe in the 

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Tours include: 

• The Cathedral of The Air

• The Hindenburg Crash Site

• The Navy Lakehurst Heritage Center

• The Ready Room

• The POW-MIA Room

• Historic Hangar One

Edelman Fossil Park & Museum 

Rowen University 

https://www.efm.org/

Additional Information:

• Admission per person is $20.

• This experience is self-guided.

• This is a great experience for all paleontology lovers.

NJ State Police Museum 

West Trenton, NJ

https://www.nj.gov/njsp/about/museum.shtml

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Showcases the history and evolution of the NJ State Police through interactive and historical exhibits, such as crime scene investigation displays, artifacts from major cases like the Lindbergh kidnapping, confiscated weapons, and vintage police vehicles. 

NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum 

1 Memorial Lane (Parkway Exit 116) Holmdel, NJ 07733

Website: https://njvvmf.org/visit/hours-admission/

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This is a memorial for the soldiers who died during the Vietnam War. It is a museum that educates you on many events that took place during that time. 

The Historic Village at Allaire

4263 Atlantic Avenue Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Location: 732-919-3500

Website: https://allairevillage.org/

Historic Walnford

Allentown, NJ 

COST - Free

https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2541

TEL - 609-259-6275

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At Historic Walnford, you can learn about the Waln family and the evolution of the town over two centuries by visiting the family home and the surrounding area.

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See a working farm from 1890

Tours available upon request

Milk a cow every day at 3 pm. 

Check the website for special events.

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island 

Jersey City, NJ

https://www.nps.gov/stli/index.htm

https://www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/index.htm

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Take the ferry to see these amazing landmarks. Check the website for updated fees and schedule.

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Complete Girl Scout STEM badges; they will tailor events to troop needs; party packages available. 

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Offers Girl Scout Programs and tours.

Grounds for Sculpture

Hamilton, NJ

https://www.groundsforsculpture.org/

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Outside, cafe on site, tickets should be purchased ahead of time - it often sells out. 

Zimmerli Art Museum 

21 Hamilton St.
New Brunswick, NJ

cdamato@zimmerli.rutgers.edu

https://zimmerli.rutgers.edu

Additional Information: 

Free tours of the art museum are available. Great for kids! Tours must be requested at least 3 weeks in advance. 

Princeton University Art Museum

Princeton, NJ

https://artmuseum.princeton.edu/

609-258-3788

Additional Information: 

Free Entry 

Opening to the public in October 2025! 

Check out the website for up-to-date information

Six Flags Great Adventure

Location: 1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527

https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

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They do birthday parties and vip passes for the park. You can also purchase tickets that include a meal, a sweet treat, and a single-serve beverage. 

Wild West City 

Stanhope, NJ

https://wildwestcity.com/

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Embrace your inner wild west cowboy and cowgirl. It is an interactive place that you can visit and go back to the Western time.

Land of Make Believe

Hope, NJ

https://www.lomb.com/

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An amusement park and waterwark for kids of all ages! 

Storybook Land

Egg Harbor Township

https://storybookland.com/

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Themed attractions and rides. It is fun for all ages and allows you to step into a whole new world.

Diggerland USA

Berlin Township, NJ

https://diggerlandusa.com/

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More information on the websites

American Dream Mall - Nickelodeon Universe

East Rutherford, NJ

https://www.americandream.com/venue/nickelodeon-universe

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• Experience thrilling rides as well as some slower, calming excursions.

• Check the website for daily fees and admission costs.

Sesame Place

Langhorn, PA 

https://sesameplace.com/

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Pack a lunch or eat there. Parking fee. Check the website for admission. Girl Scout group rates and patches available.  

Crayola Experience (Easton, PA)

https://www.crayolaexperience.com/easton

Additional Information:

Groupons available

Check website for up to date info

Dave & Busters

Locations: Woodbridge, Freehold, Atlantic City

https://www.daveandbusters.com/us/en/home

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A fun day of video games and arcade games. Stop by for something to eat or venture into the mall for a treat. Woodbridge Mall has lots of good food options, or stop by the aquarium! Consider a party package to stay on budget

American Dream Mall - Dreamworks Water Park

East Rutherford, NJ

https://www.americandream.com/venue/dreamworks-water-park

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Largest Indoor Waterpark in North America! Check Groupon for deals. 

Offers Birthday party packages and the option to bundle with other mall attractions. 

Sahara Sams

Address: 535 NJ-73
West Berlin, NJ 08091

(856) 767-7580

https://saharasams.com

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Fun indoor waterpark that offers group rates upon request! 

Keansburg Amusement Park & Runaway Rapids Water Park 

Keansburg, NJ

https://keansburgamusementpark.com/

Additional Information:

There are different packages and group things you can get for the water park and amusement park. Some are just for the weekdays and some are just for the weekend. 

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Group rates and STEM programs available. 

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Drivers must be at least 4’10” tall (58” or 1.5m).

Indoor Carting, Gaming. Virtual Reality  and Axe Throwing 

Packages available 

White Water Rafting 

Lehigh River, PA; Black River, NY & Hudson River, NY

Scout Program: https://whitewaterchallengers.com/groups/

Additional Information: 

Girl Scout Group Rates Available! 

White Water Rafting, Kayaking, and Camping! 

Treetop Adventures - high ropes @ Turtle Back Zoo

West Orange, NJ

973-731-5800 ext. 279

https://www.turtlebackzoo.com/explores/treetop/

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Must be at least 6 years old and 48 inches.

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Indoor Rock Climbing - will create a program to meet your needs. Consider bridging over a tightrope there! 

Sterling Hill Mining Museum

Location: Ogdensburg, NJ

973-209-7212  

Website: https://www.sterlinghillminingmuseum.org/ 

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Walk into an underground mine with fluorescent rocks - private tours available.

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A fun tour exploring the natural limestone cavern, complete with an underground river! 

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• Check websites for packages, pricing, and details

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Public Ice Skating and Swimming

Party packages available

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Public Ice Skating 

Party packages available

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Public Roller Skating and party packages available

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Public Roller Skating and party packages available

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Offers Girl Scout Programs and Badges, 

Seining,  crafts, exploring sea life with microscopes, live animals

For more information, please contact Jody Sackett at 732-872-1300, ext. 20, or email at jsackett@njseagrant.org

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Lighthouse Keepers Quarters and Visitor Center: Open Monday-Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. Must be 48' inches to climb.

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Set up a guided tour with the park ranger (nicholas.wood@dep.nj.gov)  to see both lighthouses and learn the history; patches available on site. 

Clean Action Beach Sweeps (Jersey Shore)

https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps

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Check for bi-annual beach clean-up events across the NJ shore! 

This will also help with the citizen-science badges! 

Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum

Tuckerton, NJ

https://tuckertonseaport.org/visit/

Additional Information: 

Call for customizable programs. Many offerings in the county parks! 

Rutgers Botanical Gardens 

New Brunswick, NJ

https://rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu/

Additional information:

• Free Admission

• Views include plant collections and gardens.

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Wear old sneakers! Uneven Terrain. 

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Hiking trails, camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and more! 

FREE Labor Day to Memorial Day 

Fee during summer months 

Gate Open daily 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Park Office Open daily 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Nature Center Open Wed-Sun 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (subject to staff availability, call ahead to confirm)

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hiking, camping, nature center, bird and wildlife viewing 

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An interactive Arizona Ice Tea factory tour! Opening soon. 

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Fun day out playing vintage pinball machines! 

Yestercades

Red Bank, NJ

https://yestercades.com/?page_id=309

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Party packages available! Check out some "vintage" games while having fun with friends. 

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Broadway-quality shows at the Jersey Shore! 

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New Jersey's ONLY remaining drive-in theater.

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 The Plant Place offers any party and event you can think of, birthdays, Girls' night out, and more. The prices vary by the planter's size and shape. Such a fun, unique trip!  

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Amici Pizzaria offers Make your own pizza parties for troops.  This party/event includes a private room that can be themed with the party and behind the scenes glimpse into how a functioning kitchen works! 

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Cozy Corner Bakery offers a Pop-Tarts making class. $18 for each girl. Make 3 Pop-Tarts per girl to be frosted. This comes with pizza and a drink.