Girl Scout
night Camps
Find adventure and new friends at the Phoenix Zoo
Enjoy badgework activities and games alongside other troops! Girl Scout camps have prepared curriculum for a specific scout level, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations.
All Night Camps include:
Pizza dinner | Evening snack | Souvenir water bottle | Guided trail hikes | Badgework activities/games | Up-close animal encounters | For overnight camps: Continental breakfast and admission to the Zoo the next day
Requirements:
- A minimum of one adult chaperone (at least 18 years of age) for each 10 children that attend.
- Full payment is due at the time of registration.
Pricing (per person):
Twilight Camp: Members – $54, General – $60
Night Camp: Members – $79, General – $89
themes
All Spring 2024 Girl Scount Camps are currently sold out. Please see below for 2025 dates!
Daisies
3 Cheers for Animals
2025 Dates: 4/19/25, 4/25/25
Time: 6:15 – 9:30 p.m.
At the Zoo, we love animals, and we want to tell you all about how we care for them! Explore aspects of your Daisy journey, make new friends, and learn some steps you can take to care for our world. Camp ends around 9:30 p.m., making it perfect for younger campers who prefer to sleep in their own beds.
Brownies
Bugs
2025 Dates:
3/28/25 – 3/29/25,
4/12/25 – 4/13/25
Time: 6:15 p.m. – 9 a.m.
Sleeping Area: Desert Tents
Get ready to be amazed by these tiny animals and how important they are to our environment! See bugs in action, take a bug field trip and explore bug homes with us. Work together with other troops to complete most of the steps you need to earn your Bugs badge.
Juniors
Habitats
2025 Dates:
3/29/25 – 3/30/25,
4/18/25 – 4/19/25
Time: 6:15 p.m. – 9 a.m.
Sleeping Area: Desert Tents
Explore animal habitats around the world from right here at the Zoo! Observe animals’ natural behaviors, learn how the Zoo cares for them, and how YOU can make a difference.
Multi-level
Explorers
2025 Dates:
4/5/25 – 4/6/25,
4/11/25 – 4/12/25,
5/3/25 – 5/4/25
Time: 6:15 p.m. – 9 a.m.
Sleeping Area: Desert Tents, Neely Center (5/3/25)
Join our Night Camp Team as we learn what it takes to be explorers. Navigate the zoo after dark and learn compass and map skills! This special camp is appropriate for Brownie-Cadette levels.
Registration coming soon
Sleeping Area: Desert Tents
- Permanent concrete-floored canvas tents with ceiling fans
- Sleeps up to 60 campers in four separate tents
- The space will be shared with other troops
- Includes centralized outdoor fire pit (weather permitting)
Sleeping Area: Neely Events and Education Center
- Climate-controlled classroom
- Sleeps up to 60 campers in partitioned sections
- The space will be shared with other troops
Custom Night Camp
Interested in a private camp tailored to fit your troop’s needs and on the date of your choosing?
Check out our Custom Night Camp option!
Daisy 3 Cheers for Animals
SOLD OUT: Friday, 4/12/2024 from 6:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
At the Zoo, we love animals, and we want to tell you all about how we care for them! Explore aspects of your Daisy journey, make new friends, and learn some steps you can take to care for our world. Camp ends around 9:30 p.m., making it perfect for younger campers who prefer to sleep in their own beds.
Brownie Bugs
SOLD OUT: Saturday, 4/13/2024 at 6:15 p.m. until Sunday 4/14/2024 at 9 a.m. (Sleeping Area: Neely Events and Education Center)
Get ready to be amazed by these tiny animals and how important they are to our environment! See bugs in action, take a bug field trip and explore bug homes with us. Work together with other troops to complete most of the steps you need to earn your Bugs badge.
Sleeping Area: Neely Events and Education Center
- Climate-controlled classroom
- Sleeps up to 60 campers in partitioned sections
- The space will be shared with other troops
Sleeping Area: Desert Tents
- Permanent concrete-floored canvas tents with ceiling fans
- Sleeps up to 60 campers in four separate tents
- The space will be shared with other troops
- Includes centralized outdoor fire pit (weather permitting)
Junior Habitats
SOLD OUT: Friday, 4/19/2024 at 6:15 p.m. until Saturday 4/20/2024 at 9 a.m.
Explore animal habitats around the world from right here at the Zoo! Observe animals’ natural behaviors, learn how the Zoo cares for them, and how YOU can make a difference.
Sleeping Area: Desert Tents
- Permanent concrete-floored canvas tents with ceiling fans
- Sleeps up to 60 campers in four separate tents
- The space will be shared with other troops
- Includes centralized outdoor fire pit (weather permitting)
Multi-Level Explorers
SOLD OUT: Saturday, 4/20/2023 at 6:15 p.m. until Sunday, 4/21/2024 at 9 a.m.
SOLD OUT: Saturday, 5/4/24 at 6:15 p.m. until Sunday 5/5/24 at 9 a.m.
Join our Night Camp Team as we learn what it takes to be explorers. Navigate the zoo after dark and learn compass and map skills! This special camp is appropriate for Brownie-Cadette levels.
Sleeping Area: Desert Tents
- Permanent concrete-floored canvas tents with ceiling fans
- Sleeps up to 60 campers in four separate tents
- The space will be shared with other troops
- Includes centralized outdoor fire pit (weather permitting)
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Duration |
Daisy 3 Cheers for Animals: 6:15pm-9:30pm Brownie Bugs: 6:15pm-9:00am Junior Habitats: 6:15pm-9:00am Multi-Level Explorers: 6:15pm-9:00am |
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When |
*Girl Scout Night Camp Dates: 4/12/24 Daisy 3 Cheers for Animals 4/13/24 Brownie World of Bugs 4/19/24 Junior Habitats 4/20/24 Multi-Level Explorers 5/4/24 Multi-Level Explorers Payment in full at the time of registration will be required to reserve your spot for these set dates Custom Girl Scout Camps: Wednesday-Saturday; October-May For all custom camps a deposit based on expected number of attendees will be required at the time of registration to reserve your date for the program. |
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Cost (per person) |
3 Cheers for Animals (Twilight Camp): Members $54, Non-members $60 Girl Scout Night Camp: Member $79, Non-member $89 Customized Girl Scout Night Camp: Member $89, Non-member $99 |
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Group Size |
35-60 people per night *Girl Scout Troops booking on one of the dates listed above do not need to meet the 35 person minimum. However, if we have fewer than 35 participants, your camp may be cancelled. |
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How to Book |
that's zoo we are
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.
