Girl Scout Day at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
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September 12, 2026, 10 AM - 5 PM
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109
See you at the zoo!
Map of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Put on your Girl Scout gear and take advantage of all Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has to offer, including Asian Highlands, African Elephant Crossing, the Rosebrough Tiger Exhibit, and the RainForest!
Check out the make-and-take craft at the Palava Hut and various photo booth stations around the zoo, where you can get silly and take pictures throughout the day!
Girl Scouts who renewed their memberships by June 9, 2026, qualified for free tickets to this event. Tickets will be mailed to your Girl Scout troop leader in August or early September and/or to the homes of girls who are registered as Juliette Girl Scouts. Complimentary tickets can be used only for GIRL admission to the zoo and are non-transferable. All other attendees must purchase a ticket to the zoo.
We’re so excited to celebrate the new Girl Scout year, and we’d love for you to join us in the fun! Need more tickets for friends and family? We’ve got you covered. Additional tickets can be purchased in advance at a significant discount directly from the zoo website. Regular-priced general admission tickets will be available on the day of the event at the ticket plaza.
Discount tickets for family and friends are available to purchase online only from Wednesday, July 15 until Saturday, September 12, 2026 for $17.50:
Click here to purchase additional tickets online through our GSNEO affiliate link. Need extra help? View this flyer from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for more info.
Please Note:
- Free tickets can be used for one (1) GSNEO girl admission
- Free tickets are non-transferable and cannot be re-sold
- Discount tickets are not refundable
- Free and discount tickets for this promotion are valid only on Saturday, September 12, 2026
Planning Your Visit:
- Don’t forget to show your Girl Scout pride - please wear Girl Scout attire!
- Parking at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is FREE
- Bring a picnic lunch or dine at the zoo
- Visit the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo website for driving directions, a list of restaurants and snack vendors, a zoo map, and more information
Still have questions? Please contact Customer Care at 800-852-4474 or customercare@gsneo.org!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Want to be even closer to the fun? Volunteer for the day. Volunteers will help to greet guests, facilitate activity stations, and share Girl Scout information. Volunteer for half the day, and enjoy all the zoo has to offer before or after your volunteer shift.
Volunteer shifts will be 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Click on the time that works best for you to sign up. Volunteers will check-in at the GSNEO tent at either of the Zoo entrances. There you will get a volunteer vest, your Zoo ticket, $5 snack voucher, and confirmation of where you are stationed.
A short pre-event webinar meeting will be scheduled on Tuesday, September 8 at 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM to give you more details for the day. Click on the times to register for the time that best fits your schedule. All registered volunteers will receive an email with details for joining the webinar.
>>Coming Soon - Agenda for the Day
There are lots of badge tie-ins you can discover at the Zoo. Check out the list below for this year's suggestions!
Daisy (Grades K-1) 
Brownie (Grades 2-3)
Junior (Grades 4-5)
Cadette (Grades 6-8)
Senior (Grades 9-10)
Ambassador (Grades 11-12)
