Children's

spend the night at the Phoenix Zoo!

Each night is prepared for a specific scout level and badge work. Camps consist of guided trail hikes, animal discoveries and educational activities. Our diverse offerings are suited to fit many needs and help girls accomplish specific badge requirements.

Interested in your own private camp? If your troop has a minimum of 35 participants, you also have the option to schedule a camp on the date of your choosing (based on availability).


All Girl Scout Camps include a pizza dinner, healthy snack, and a souvenir water bottle. Overnight camps also include continental breakfast and admission to the Zoo the next day. During your program, you’ll enjoy guided trail hikes, ambassador animal encounters, and specific badge work activities/games alongside other troops. All Girl Scout camps have pre-set curriculum and locations listed below. 

Is your troop working on a special badge or would you like your own private camp on a different date? Contact us at camps@phoenixzoo.org to find out more about our custom camps!  

For all Camps: 

  • Group Size: Groups require one adult chaperone (at least 18 years of age) for each 10 children that attend. 
  • Dinner: Hungry Howie’s Pizza (included in the price of camp) 

themes

Daisy 3 Cheers for Animals 

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 9:30pm, making it perfect for younger campers who prefer to sleep in their own beds.

Brownie Bugs 

Saturday, 4/13/2024 at 6:15 p.m. until Sunday 4/14/2024 at 9 a.m.

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  

Junior Habitats 

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 

Saturday, 4/20/2023 at 6:15 p.m. until Sunday, 4/21/2024 at 9 a.m. and  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)  

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 

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. 

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

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.

How to Book 

Fill out Camp Request Form. 

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.

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