DEL MAR ZOO FIELD GUIDE
A Patch-Worthy, Customizable 90-Minute Scout Encounter at Helen Woodward Animal Center
A 90-minute, troop-customized visit in Del Mar where scouts choose animal encounters and center activities—and can commemorate the day with a special patch.
A Patch-Worthy, Customizable 90-Minute Scout Encounter at Helen Woodward Animal Center.
Experience a unique and customizable adventure with the Custom Girl Scout Trip at Helen Woodward Animal Center in Del Mar: engage with a variety of animals, build compassion through hands-on visits or service work, and commemorate the visit with an optional custom patch during a 90-minute program designed by each troop.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A fully customizable 90-minute troop program
Each troop designs its own session: select the mix of animal visits and Center activities that fits your group's interests for a focused, 90-minute experience.
Hands-on animal rotations tailored to species
Presentations rotate through animals and locations on species-appropriate schedules so each visit includes time to meet an individual animal, learn about its species, and ask questions.
Commemorate the visit with a custom patch
Troops may purchase a custom Helen Woodward Animal Center patch to mark the visit and reinforce the lesson in compassion.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
The troop begins with a brief introduction and ground rules, then moves through a sequence of short, focused encounters: animal rotations last roughly 15 minutes per stop (adjusted for species), while center activities run about 30 minutes depending on the activity. The flow is designed so scouts meet individual animals, learn species-level context, and have time for interaction and questions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits—and where it may be less ideal.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each Custom Scout Trip is 90 minutes long; animal and activity rotations are managed within that timeframe.
Programs meet at 6461 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (Helen Woodward Animal Center).
A minimum of five children is required to make the booking; you may bring fewer children on the day, but you will not be refunded the difference if fewer than five attend.
Troops choose their mix of visits: Option A = 4 animal visits and 1 Center activity; Option B = 2 animal visits and 2 Center activities.
No specific gear list is provided in the supplied materials; confirm any special requirements with the operator before your visit.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Custom Scout Trip?
Each program is 90 minutes long.
What is the minimum group size to book?
A minimum of five children is required to make the booking.
Can we bring fewer than five children on the day of the program?
Yes—you may bring fewer children on the day of the program, but you will not be refunded the difference if fewer than five children attend.
What customization options are available for troop visits?
Troops choose the activities and animals included in their tour; Option A is 4 animal visits and 1 Center activity, and Option B is 2 animal visits and 2 Center activities.
Is there a keepsake available for participating troops?
You can purchase a custom Helen Woodward Animal Center patch to commemorate the visit.
Where does the program meet?
The meeting location is 6461 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.