Lincoln Children’s Zoo
The Lincoln Children’s Zoo is among the nation’s best for kids according to Parents Magazine. It also has received national recognition for the quality of its programs. It is located on 14 acres in mid-town Lincoln, NE and is a great place to learn about the relationships among plants, animals and human beings.
Overnights at the Zoo
Explore the Zoo After Hours and Earn a Badge or Try-It!
From 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. you can stay at the Zoo and participate in animal handling clinics, night hikes, and behind the scenes tours. We also offer the opportunity to create your own Overnight! Call for more details.
Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and Adults. Siblings are welcome too!
When: We offer scheduled Overnights during the school year. Please reference our website for a complete listing at www.lincolnzoo.org
Anytime of year is a good time to spend the night at the Zoo. You are also welcome to create your own Overnight anytime of the year! Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather. Minimums do apply.
Cost: $30 per youth and $15 per adult
The Overnight includes a light snack in the evening as well as muffins and juice in the morning.
Questions: Call 402.475.6741 ext. 130,
Email: ajohns@lincolnzoo.org
Tours and Behind the Scenes Visits
Any time between April 15th and October 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. your group may visit the Zoo and experience a number of guided tours. Tours range from 30 – 90 minutes and are priced accordingly. Advance registration is required. Visit www.lincolnzoo.org for more information.
Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, Adults
Cost: Admission for groups of 10 or more is $3.50 per person. Memberships do not apply. For groups of less than 10, those who are Lincoln Children’s Zoo members get in free, adults pay $7.25, children over 2 pay $5.50, children under 2 are free.
Recognitions: If you have a special animal related topic you’d like to cover during your tour indicate this when you call to make reservations.
Capacity: Varies, call or email with questions
Animal Adoptions
Adopting an animal is a great way to spend cookie money and a fun way to create a special bond with a Zoo animal! For just a few dollars, you can help support the purchase of food, the cost of housing, and veterinary care for a number of our 400 animals.
Who: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, Adults
When: Adoptions are available anytime.
Cost: The adoption package tailored for Scouts is $50. More information is available on the Zoo’s website. Call 402.475.6741 extension 131 for more adoption information. When visiting for your up close encounter the group will pay the $3.50 group admission rate in addition to the adoption fee.
Where: 1222 South 27th Street, Lincoln, NE. Exit Interstate 80 at 27th St. and drive south into mid-town Lincoln. The Zoo is located just south of Capital Parkway and north of A Street on the east side of 27th Street.
Chaperones: Refer to Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Questions: Call 402.475.6741 extension 130 or email ajohns@lincolnzoo.org
We can’t wait to see you at the Zoo!!