Date: Sat May 10, 10:00 AM EDT - Sat May 10, 4:00 PM EDT
Category:
- STEM
Level:
- Juniors,
- Daisies,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Cadettes,
- Ambassadors,
- Brownies,
- Pre-K
Registration deadline:
Register by March 30th to guarantee your Zoo fun patch. Any registrations that come in after March 30th will receive patches/workbooks while supplies last.
Final date for registration is April 27th,2025 or when sold out.
When registering for this event:
Troop Leaders: Please plan to complete two separate transactions.
- One for the "My Troop Members" and all the registered GSMISTS members.
- A second transaction using "My Household" to enable the non-member field options.
This route will show an option to select non-members.
Parent: When registering siblings or tagalongs, please select 'Girl' when adding those tickets.
Members of John Ball Zoo who otherwise receive free zoo admission, please RSVP your attendance by registering here. Girl Scout JBZ members are not guaranteed an event patch without an RSVP.
Event Description:
Girl Scout Day at the Zoo is back for 2025!
Girl
Scouts, family, and friends are invited to enjoy a day at John Ball
Zoo with special rate tickets. Tickets are available for pick up
between 10:00am - 1:00pm at picnic pavilion in front of the zoo.
Additional details to follow.
All Girl Scouts receive a
special event patch.
Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors receive a tailored activity workbook to work on badges during their zoo visit:
- Daisy Animal Observers badge
- Brownie Shapes in Nature badge
- Junior Animal Habitats badge
This event is entirely self-paced and can be enjoyed at your
troop or family's convenience. Activity books for Daisies, Brownies,
and Juniors can be completed at any time. Earned badges must be
purchased separately.
The GSMISTS pop-up shop will be on site for your Girl Scout
shopping needs. Charm-its, apparel, and other
products will be available.
Looking for specific badges,
patches, or items you know you'll need? Place an order ahead of time
to guarantee your items for pick-up by calling (616) 784-3341.
Pre-orders must be received by Wednesday, April 23rd.
The pop-up shop will be open for the duration of the event and located at the picnic pavilion near the front of the zoo.
Participant Information
This is NOT a drop off event. Troops must come in proper girl to adult ratio. See Safety Activity Checkpoints for more information. Girl Scouts attending individually must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Price: $10 GSMISTS girls
$12 non-member girls/out of council girls/siblings
$10 GSMISTS member adults
$13 non-member adults/out of council adults
When registering siblings or tagalongs, please select 'Girl' when adding those tickets.
Badge/Patch:*Guaranteed only to those who register by March
30, 2025*
Zoo Fun Patch (included for registered Girl Scouts ages K-12 only)
Daisy Animal Observer badge (partially completed, purchased separately)
Brownie Shapes in Nature badge (partially completed, purchased separately)
Junior Animal Habitats badge (partially completed, purchased separately)
Supplies:
Girl Scouts encouraged to wear Girl Scout uniforms and adults encouraged to wear Girl Scout Apparel!
To Use Cookie Dough or Individual Girl Funds for Payment:
Please contact Customer Care at customercare@gsmists.org or 616-888-3840.
Event registration is not complete or guaranteed until Cookie Dough or Individual Girl Funds are
applied. Cookie Dough or Individual Girl Funds are non-transferable to other girls or adults.
Only GSMISTS Cookie Dough or Individual Girl Funds are accepted for GSMISTS events.
Registration, Cancellation, Refund, Transfer Info
For events hosted through gsEvents:
Event registrations are non-refundable. In the event a girl/adult can no longer attend the program, spaces may be swapped to another attendee.
Events are first come first serve and are open until the registration deadline or the event fills. GSMISTS is unable to maintain waiting lists.
If this event is cancelled by GSMISTS a 100% refund will be issued.
Troops are encouraged to register for this event together through the Troop Leader's MYGS account.
Girl Scouts not registering as a troop or who are attending individually should register for this event through their parent/guardian's MYGS account.
For event questions please contact customercare@gsmists.org.
