Travel opportunities for 2009 include:
June 15-29, 2009
Rwanda & Kenya
Join Zoo escorts Terri Kepes and Gary Lee on a wonderful trip to this beautiful country to see first hand some of the projects the Columbus Zoo has supported through Partners In Conservation. There will be an opportunity go gorilla trekking and attend the annual Gorilla Naming Ceremony known as “Kwita Izna.” Later you’ll depart to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya to observe many endangered species, and visit the Samburu Reserve. Cost is $8,595/per person double occupancy. Airfare additional. ITINERARY >>
July 2-10, 2009
Costa Rica for Teens
Teens ages 13-17 will have fun on traveling to Tortuguero National Park and assisting sea turtle biologists by helping tag and measure turtles. Other destinations include Selva Verde, the Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center Project and Poas Volcano. Zoo escort is Danielle Ross, Education Program Manager. Land only cost is $2,795/per person double occupancy. Airfare is additional.
July 6-15, 2009
Costa Rica for Educators
Travelers will be able to participate in a turtle tagging project at the Tortuguero National Park. Itinerary includes visits to local schools and travel to Arenal Volcano and the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Zoo escort is Becky Nellis, Education Program Supervisor. Land only cost is $2,995/per person double occupancy. Airfare is additional.
August 7-22, 2009
Borneo
Join Conservation Coordinator Rebecca Rose on a tour of beautiful Sabah – one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. One of the highlights is visiting the Kinabatangan Orangutan Study Site in cooperation with Red Ape Encounters, a conservation program supported by the Columbus Zoo. You will trek the jungle to look for the red apes which will give you insight on the conservation effort with involvement of local communities protecting these endangered animals. Land only cost is $4,995/per person double occupancy. Airfare is additional.
November 2009
Rwanda & Kenya
Additional information coming soon.
For more information about travel with the Zoo call (614) 645-3495.