Limit: 80 Girl Scouts

Saturday, December 10, 9 AM – 12 PM: Come celebrate SPIKE’S 20th BIRTHDAY PARTY, where you will receive our TORTOISE CONSERVATION fun patch and earn Animals, Math in Nature I and Math in Nature III, and STEM Career Exploration badges for Daisies – Seniors!  Our African-Spurred Tortoise, is a giant model of his cousin the Texas Tortoise; friendly and fun, he’s also a huge part of our environmental education programs. In addition, Daisies earn the Between Earth and Sky award set.

This festive event, which includes a special fruitcake, singing, arts & crafts, “Beauty and the Beast” photos with Spike, and what may be the world’s slowest parade. Please bring an apple, long leaf lettuce, or strawberries for our scaled herbivore. 

Fees are listed per level and person. Registration includes your badges, fun patch, supplies, instructional programs from 9AM - 12PM, plus all-day park admission. There is no charge for 2 leaders/troop; parents and siblings pay applicable park admission, only.  All participants are invited to pack a lunch and picnic under the palapa. Space is limited. Please register online, at weeks two weeks before the event, so we may endeavor to have badges available for you on the day of the event. For more information call 956.583.5400.