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- Zoo admission
- Program presented by zoo education staff
- Guided tour of part of the zoo
- Activity booklet
- Live animal presentation
- Oglebay patch or button.
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- Zoo admission
- Program presented by zoo education and/or Benedum Planetarium staff
- Guided zoo tour
- Activity booklet
- Live animal presentation
- Train ride (seasonal/weather/facilities permitting)
- Program supplies
- Pizza as a night-time snack
- Breakfast (includes assorted hot and cold cereals, toast and jelly, juice, milk and fruit. Coffee and tea will be provided for the adults.)
- Oglebay patch or button.
The zoo does not provide Girl Scouts with the actual program patch or badge. These must be purchased through the appropriate Girl Scout council.
The zoo reserves the right to combine groups. |
- Habitats and Homes
Where do animals live? What do they need to survive? Girls will learn about rainforests, deserts and temperate forests and discover how animals are built to survive in these places.
- Pets
What pet is best for me? Daisies will learn what makes a good pet and what doesn’t. Girls will find out how to care for pets and how keepers care for animals at the zoo.
- Creature Coverings
Birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians - each have a different body covering. Girls will learn how to identify various animals and learn how their body coverings help them to survive.
- Animals
All animals are adapted to fit into their environment – they have special features to help them survive. Through observations and activities, participants will learn about these adaptations, animal classification and how animals communicate. Participants will even learn how zoo keepers care for their animals and how brownies can care for their pets at home.
- Plants
Plants are important to people and animals. They provide food, shelter, building materials and even medicine. In this program, brownies will discover how plants grow and explore special adaptations of plants. Each brownie will get to grow her own plant and find out how plants are used by people and animals.
- Watching Wildlife
Where do animals live, how do they move, and where do they find their food? Participants will explore the diversity of wildlife, observe animals in the zoo and learn tricks on observing wildlife in their own backyard.
- Science in Action
Science is all around us! This program will help participants learn about science in our everyday lives. What is an acid? What are the states of matter? Explore these questions through simple experiments and activities.
- Science Wonders
Science is fun! Through simple experiments with crystals, bubbles, static electricity and magnets, participants will learn basic science concepts.
- Senses
People and animals learn about the world by using their senses. We use our five senses (smelling, seeing, touching, tasting and hearing) without even thinking about it. Through fun activities, find out how humans and other animals use their senses.
- Earth and Sky
The earth and sky hold many mysteries – in this program we will explore animals that live underground and those that fly in the sky. What is erosion? How is dirt made? What helps a bird to fly? Explore these and other fascinating facts.
- Water Everywhere
Water is important to all life. Brownies will try some simple water experiments, and discover the water cycle. Participants will also learn why we should conserve water and how we can be a “water saver”.
- Around the World
There are many different people and animals throughout the world. Discover fun facts about several world cultures and the animals that live there. Hear stories from around the world and more.
- Eco-Explorer
Ecology is the study of how plants and animals get along in their environment. Through fun activities and explorations participants will discover living and non-living things in their environment, learn the important components of a habitat, investigate food chains and design a habitat for an animal.
- Space Explorer
Visit the Benedum Planetarium. Planetarium staff will help participants learn about the stars, planets and other things in the sky. Learn to identify constellations, discover the phases of the moon and more!
- Plants and Animals
Plants and animals are part of our everyday lives. In this program, participants will:
- Begin growing their own plant
- Learn how zoo keepers train the animals in the zoo
- Explore domestic and wild animals
- Learn about animal classification
- Participate in a plant taste test
- Discover “Alien” species
- Wildlife
In our own back yards and throughout the world, wildlife is everywhere. In this program, participants will:
- Learn about their state symbols
- Discover invertebrates and the 5 classes of vertebrates
- Find out about poison ivy and venomous animals
- Explore how scientists study animals in the wild
- Pet Care
Many people have pets, however they are a big responsibility. Learn how to be a good pet owner from people who make their living caring for animals. In this program, participants will:
- Investigate “good” and “bad” pets
- Identify health problems of pets
- Discover a healthy diet for various pets
- Explore how animals communicate
- Learn how and why zoo keepers train their animals
- Science Discovery
Through simple experiments, girl scouts can investigate science concepts. In this program, participants will:
- Make a simple kaleidoscope
- Perform a simple chemical reaction
- Make animal identifications
- Learn how scientists monitor stream health
- Science in Everyday Life
Science is involved in everything we do or see. In this program participants will:
- Discover human heart rates and learn about animal hearts
- Find out how spider webs work
- Create a simple field guide
- Explore colors and night vision
- Water Wonders
Earth is known as the “water planet”. Find out about water and how it effects life on earth. In this program, participants will:
- Create a water cycle model
- Do a water taste test
- Discover water habitats and the animals that live there
- Learn how zoo keepers care for aquatic animals
- Earth Connections
The study of plants, animals and their environment is known as ecology. In this program, participants will:
- Investigate how zoo’s are preserving endangered species
- Discover predator/prey relationships
- Go on a Hi/Lo hunt and explore native ecosystems
- Learn about tree growth
- Explore human effects on the environment
- Sky Search
The sky is filled with planets, stars, moons, satellites and more. Visit the Benedum Planetarium and with the help of planetarium staff explore the nighttime sky. In this program, participants will:
- Explore the phases of the moon
- Identify constellations and create a star chart
- Find out about meteors, comets and more
- Learn about telescopes and how astronomers use them
CADETTE GIRL SCOUTS
Cadettes will not be able to complete all requirements for their interest project during the sleepover or workshop program. However, they will leave the zoo with sufficient information to complete the requirements on their own.
- Wildlife
Explore the diversity of life on our planet and explore the variety of life in our own backyard. In this program, participants will:
- Learn how to identify and classify a variety of animals
- Make animal observations and create an ethogram
- Explore biomagnification (process of pollutants accumulating in the ecosystem)
- Investigate wildlife laws and confiscated wildlife products
- Pets
Humans have depended on animals for assistance and companionship. Owning a pet is a big responsibility. Learn how to be a responsible pet owner. In this program, participants will:
- Investigate “good” and “bad” pets
- Identify health problems of pets
- Discover a healthy diet for various pets
- Explore ways of identifying pets and zoo animals
- Learn how to train your pet using the same method keeper use at the zoo
- All About Birds
Birds are fascinating creatures. They play a very important role in ecosystems throughout the world. In this program, participants will:
- Discover how birds fly
- Identify various species of birds and begin a “life list”
- Learn the natural history of several species
- Find out how the zoo is working to save rare and protected species of birds
- Space Exploration
Visit the Benedum Planetarium to explore and discover the mysteries of space. In this program, participants will:
- Learn about the sun and moon; including eclipses, moon phases
- Identify various constellations
- Find out how to use a telescope
- Discover facts about space vehicles
- Forester
What is a tree? It’s not a silly question considering it’s one of the most useful living things on Earth. Not only does a forester know species of trees and how they grow, but also how to manage them. Come and learn about forest wildlife, multiple uses of trees and forest products.
- Geologist
A geologist must have an in-depth knowledge of rocks, minerals, and the history of Earth to perform his or her job. Explore the world of rocks and the career of geology in this program, and touch on some of the many areas of geology that date back millions of years.
- Naturalist
Take some steps to becoming a naturalist by visiting our zoo and seeing some of Earth’s diversity. You will find out how to identify poisonous plants and animals in our area, learn about bird identification and also how to build your own terrarium to keep an “insect zoo” of your own.
- Bird Study
Not only are birds fascinating to watch, but a vital element in our ecosystem. In this program you will see why, learn ways to describe and identify many species of birds, and go on a bird walk through the zoo. You will also get a “bird’s eye view” of some of our feathered zoo residents.
- Forestry
Forests provide us with many everyday products, so keeping the trees healthy is an important responsibility for a forester. Learn about forest wildlife and management, tree growth and species, and products and services provided by trees.
- Geology
Earth materials, Earth processes, Earth history… what does all this mean? Discover why the world of geology is so in-depth, why geologic time is so long, learn how to identify rocks and minerals, and see why geology is so pertinent to everyone in all aspects of life.
- Insect Study
Of the 751,000 species of insects on our planet, how many can you identify? In this program you will learn how insects are different from all other animals, how they are both helpful and harmful to humans, and explore their anatomy and life cycles.
- Mammal Study
Mammals are an important part of the animal kingdom and fill many niches in the ecosystem. Investigate this class of animals. Find out where they live and the adaptations that help them survive there. Observe some mammals up close to gain a better understanding of what a mammal is.
- Nature
Plants and animals are interdependent and the ecosystem just wouldn’t work with out both. Discover the diversity of nature as we explore the classes of animals, rocks, soil, and plants.
- Reptile and Amphibian Study
These two classes of animals are very similar, yet very different. Learn the characteristics of reptiles and amphibians. Explore anatomy, growth, reproduction, and identification of herps, and see several up close.
- Veterinary Medicine
Animals require medical attention just as humans. Veterinarians must learn the physiology of many types of organisms and how to treat them. Meet a keeper and take a tour of our vet hospital and learn how we treat our zoo residents’ ailments.
- Globe Trotting
Explore animals, habitats and people from around the world. Can you identify the continents and some animals that live there? Learn traditional games from other countries; make a craft to take home and more.
- If I Ran the Zoo
Learn about exhibit design, animal care and zoo careers. Why do zoo keepers train their animals and how do they do it? What is “enrichment”? Who are the “docents”? Find out what it takes to work in a zoo. Participants will have the chance to design their own zoo exhibit and much more.
- Wild and Rare
Discover endangered species and what you can do to help wildlife. Discover ways zoos are working to save rare animals. Learn how scientists study wildlife and make your own observations of zoo animals.
To schedule a program. . .
Call the zoo education department at 304-243-4068 or email vmarkey@oglebay-resort.com or complete the group reservation form and return it to the zoo education department. (Adobe Reader Required for the registration form. Click here for Free Download).
Want to work on a try-it, pin, badge, interest project or other program topic that is not listed?
Contact the zoo education department at 304-243-4068 or email vmarkey@oglebay-resort.com.
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