Scouts are invited to participate in a Merit Badge University in conjunction with the El Paso  Zoo. 

What to bring:

• Lunch or money to purchase a meal at the zoo
• Class A (field uniform)
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen 
• Sun protection: hats/glasses
• Pen/Pencil and Notebook
• Light snack (Trail mix for example)
• Cell phone or camera for photography if taking that class
• Daympack to keep all of your items together
• Money for gift shop (optional)
• Signed Blue Card from Scoutmaster

Sustainability

Pet care/dog care

Reptile and Amphibian

Veterinary Medicane and Mammal

Photography

All participants MUST BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH/WATER FOR THE DAY!

Schedule for the day:

9:00 arrive and check-in

9:15 opening ceremony

9:30 First classes begin

12:30 Lunch (Bring your own)

1:30 Second classes begin

4:00 departure (explore the zoo or gift shop) 

5:00 Zoo closes

Please use this guide for all the merit badges watch videos and review the merit badge prior to showing up be able to engage with your MBC All Merit Badges A-Z | Scouting America CLICK HERE

Pre-requisites listed below come prepared so we can mark you off

• Dog Care:,#4, #8 & #10
• Pets: #1 & #2
• Veterinary Medicine: #4 & #6
• Mammal Study: #3, #7
• Sustainability:#2, #4 & #9
• Photography:Take a camera, #1b, #7 & #8
• Reptile & Amphibian Study:#1, #4 & #9

As per 2025 Guide to Advancement changes, scouts need approval from their unit leader to begin a merit badge. Scouts should bring a signed blue card or print the downloadable file linked to the right and have their unit leader or delegate sign it.  As per Guide to Safe Scouting - Section 5, all participants must have a printed copy of Parts A/B of the BSA Medical Form filled out and signed by a parent or guardian.  We will NOT be collecting/holding these forms but scouts must have it WITH THEM during the event.  A downloadable copy of that medical form is linked to the right. Scouts will need to provide their own lunch. See Information sheet linked to the right for more information and details about the event.. Registration will close Monday, April 14. Due to the popularity of this event, there are no late registrations accepted at the council or the zoo on the day of the event.