 VISITING THE ZOO?
Little Rock Zoo
Scout Leader Information
When you take your scouts on a trip to the Little Rock Zoo, they will
learn many new things. This information sheet should help you plan your trip.
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Plan early! Call the zoo as soon as you have chosen a date for your trip. Bookings are
taken on a first called, first served basis and must be made at least 48 hours in
advance. Reservations will only be taken during regular business hours (Monday-Friday)
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will be given a reservation number at this time. A MINIMUM
of 10 PAYING INDIVIDUALS and a RESERVATION NUMBER ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE
THE GROUP RATE.
Be prepared! Prepare your students for their visit by discussing what they will see at
the zoo. Uniforms are recommended to help you identify your group. Each scout will need a
pencil. You may wish to have clipboard for each person. (A piece of cardboard with a
rubberband works well.) Dress for the weather!
Plan your day! If you plan to eat lunch at the zoo, you may picnic on the grounds or at
the park. If you so desire, you may purchase food at the Zoo Café. If you wish to ride
the train, you will need to pay and ride the train as a group. The group rate is $.75 per
person. The Zoovenir Gift Shop is on the zoo grounds and has several zoo related items
which are less than $1.00.
AT THE ZOO
Collect your groups admission fees from the children and adults and have your
reservation number ready. Send (1) group representative with the head count, collected
fees, and reservation number to the Cashier's Booth.
Ask for the worksheets (unless you already have them), one (1) zoo map, and a list of
the Zoo rules at the front gate. Be sure to cover the rules with the children as well as
the attending chaperones once you get inside the zoo. If you need any help answering any
of the questions on the worksheet and you see a zoo staff member, be sure to ask them for
some help.
AFTER YOUR VISIT
A Zoo Patch can be awarded to each scout that has successfully completed the following
requirements:
1) Tour the zoo and observe all areas.
2) Pick up litter as you tour.
3) Complete the Zoo Worksheet.
Patches are available for purchase ($2.00 each) at the council service center by the
group leader.
ZOO HOURS
Summer: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Winter: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
ZOO ADMISSION RATES (effective 4/98)
Adults (13 years and up) $5.00
Children (1-12 years) $3.00
Group rate (minimum of 15 people required)
**Advance Reservations Required**
Adults $1.00
Children $1.00
****For an additional change****
Did you know that the Zoo Education Department offers guided tours and programs?
Call 501-666-2406 for more information.
NAME_____________________________________________
More than 700 animals live at the Zoo. To get your zoo patch, you must answer all these
questions and help the Zoo by picking up any litter that you might see on your tour.
Find…..
1. An animal with a long neck _____________________________________________________
2. An animal with stripes _________________________________________________________
3. An animal with 2 horns ________________________________________________________
4. An animal that climbs _________________________________________________________
5. An animal with a long nose _____________________________________________________
6. A tall plant __________________________________________________________________
7. An animal from Australia _______________________________________________________
8. A mammal __________________________________________________________________
9. A mammal that is black and hairy ________________________________________________
10. A zoo rule __________________________________________________________________
11. A snake from Africa __________________________________________________________
12. An animal with a strong smell __________________________________________________
13. A reptile that is not a snake ____________________________________________________
14. An orange animal ___________________________________________________________
15. An amphibian ______________________________________________________________
16. An all white animal __________________________________________________________
17. A bear with long claws _______________________________________________________
18. An invertebrate _____________________________________________________________
19. A small monkey ____________________________________________________________
20. A vanishing animal ___________________________________________________________
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