The Galapagos Islands Travel Opportunity Including Otavalo, The Andes Mountain Train and Quito Information Session – September 30, 2010
RSVP to Jen Karow (401) 785-3510 x 352
The Galapagos Islands offer a dramatic geological history and one of the world’s most remarkable collections of plant and animal life. Your journey will begin in Ecuador with an exploration of the Andes Mountains and a visit to the Equatorial Line Monument and Museum where you will cross from one hemisphere from another before embarking on a 5-day Galapagos cruise. During your voyage, local naturalists will provide insight into the wildlife and history during onboard lectures and guided nature walks through this unique chain of islands. Learn about the Galapagos sea birds, including the blue-footed booby and the Galapagos penguin, snorkel with white-tipped sharks and sea turtles, catch glimpses of marine iguanas, sea lions, giant tortoises, flamingos and more!
Travel Dates: March 5 – 15th 2011
Rates: Double: $5,692 pp, Single $8,242 pp
Includes airfare, accommodations, and 23 meals
Information Session – September 30, 2010
RSVP to Jen Karow (401) 785-3510 x 352
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, NH - Daytrip (ages 5 - adult) Saturday, October 2, 2010 Registration ends September 21; no refunds after that date.
Back for a second year due to a great experience in 2009, travel with us to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, a newly accredited AZA center, in beautiful Holderness, New Hampshire during peak leaf peeping season. We’ll enjoy a 90-minute narrated pontoon boat ride along the property’s lakes, stroll through Kirkwood Gardens and view the center’s collection of native wildlife along an interactive exhibit trail that includes a children’s play area. There are even hiking trails for those of us who might be feeling a little more adventurous!
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $75 per person; max. of 50 participants Includes: Bus trip, exhibit trail admission, Kirkwood Gardens and lake cruise
Please contact Jen at (401) 785 – 3510 x 352 or e-mail jkarow@rwpzoo.org with any questions.
Sunset is a magical time at the zoo – the air is quiet and the animals are awake and alert. Sunset Safaris provide families with an opportunity to experience the zoo together in a light like no other with no crowds and an interpretive guide. All Sunset Safaris will include a themed tour at twilight, snack and story time. (Children must be accompanied by an adult).
Check back in Spring for Summer, 2011 Sunset Safari dates and themes!
Family Snore & Roars(ages 7 – adult)
Fall, 2010 - Boo at the Zoo Family Overnight! Looking for a family Halloween experience complete with jack-o-lanterns, flashlights and goose bumps? Creepy crawly creatures like bats, spiders, snakes and wolves have been the stuff of scary movies and legends for as long as we can remember. Get the skinny from Zoo staff as they bust the myths about misunderstood animals and the very important role they play in the world. Goose bumps all gone? Good.
Program includes:
Pizza dinner and dessert
Evening programming
Animal encounters
Guided tour through Jack-O’lantern Spectacular with no lines!
Flashlight tour of the zoo
Evening snack
Creature Feature
Light breakfast
Morning zoo tour
Souvenir patch
Date: Saturday, October 23 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 AM Members: $110 per parent/child pair, $55 per additional participant Non-members: $120 per parent/child pair, $60 per additional participant. Note: there must be at least a 1:3 parent/child ratio
For program content questions, please contact Jen at (401) 785 – 3510 x 352 or e-mail jkarow@rwpzoo.org. For registration questions, please contact Gerry at (401) 785 – 3510 x 358 or e-mail gdichiara@rwpzoo.org.
