2011 – D/B: Animals – The Badge Archive

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

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This is not an official GSUSA Badge. This is an interpretation by The Badge Archive on how to combine the requirements for Daisy Animal Observer and Brownie Pets.

What is this badge about?

Mimic animals, look at animals, make something for animals, and learn about wildlife and pets

Our Summary* of Requirements:

Learn the difference between wild animals and pets.
Mimic animals with your own body in an activity or game.
Learn about different habitats, animal sounds, or signs of an animal in the wild.
Observe an animal and learn how they communicate with humans.
Make an animal bed, home, or shelter.
Learn what 3 different pets costs, how much a one month supply of food costs, how much space, and how much human interaction each need.
Try an activity to see how 3 pets stay healthy in different ways.

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Available Troop Meeting Plans

None Currently Available

Activity Choices

Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!

Do five Required Activities:

Read Wild and Domesticated Animals.
Pick one Animal Mimic activity.
Pick one Explore an Animal activity and learn how the animal communicates with humans.
Pick one Healthy Pet activity.
Pick one Pet Home activity.

Do one Required Pet Cost activity and ensure you do three things:

Learn about cost of 3 different types of pets.
Learn the cost of one month of food each needs.
Find the time “cost” for needed human interaction.

Pick one from the possible Optional Activities:

Any Animal Habitats activity.
Any Animal Signs activity.
Any Animal Sounds activity.

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
_{(Not an official GSUSA Group)}

Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
_{(Not an official GSUSA Group)}

See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
_{(No official Groups)}

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Published on July 14, 2026. Author:

Tia Kennard

Click Here -> To see information References:

Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.

Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. Daisy Girl Scout Handbook. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2022.
Roberts, Rachel. Brownie the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.

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