FALL 2013 WILD. REAL. ADVENTURES. ZOO PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES

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1 FALL 2013 WILD. REAL. ADVENTURES. ZOO PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES

2 New, small and personalized, these VIP Behind-the-Scenes experiences make great gifts (even for yourself!).

3 FAMILIES & ADULTS NEW! BEHIND-THE-SCENES Looking for a VIP adventure? These small, personalized tours include a meet-the-keeper experience, a behindthe-scenes (or beyond-the-fence) visit where the general public doesn t usually go, and an up close chance to fi nd out how the Zoo cares for some of our amazing animals. UP-CLOSE AND PERSONAL Okapi - Meet one of the most popular animals in the Zoo! Join a keeper for a behind-the-scenes tour of the okapi s night house and closer look at the Zoo s forest giraffe. $75/Member $95/Nonmember (includes Zoo admission)* Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 1 Hippo - Have you ever brushed a dog s teeth? Now imagine how keepers might do that with a 5,500 lb hippo. Join us for a close-up look behind-the-scenes and fi nd out how keepers train and care for these massive animals. Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Jan. 11, Feb. 8 White Rhino - Find out what motivates a 2-ton, 2-horned rhino during this beyond-the-fence experience! You may even get close enough to touch! Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 16 BACKSTAGE PASS Monkeys - Help the keeper make special treats for some lucky primates on this personal guided tour! $35/Member $50/Nonmember (includes Zoo admission)* Sundays - 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Jan. 26, Feb. 23 Aquarium - From sharks to moon jellies, join an expert keeper for a behind-the-scenes look at the Zoo s aquarium stars! Saturdays - 12:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21, Jan. 18, Feb. 15 Aldabra Tortoise - Go beyond the fence with the keeper for a special touch experience with the Zoo s Aldabra tortoises. Fridays - 12:30 p.m. Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7 *Behind-the-Scenes opportunities are available for guests ages 5 yrs and up; one adult for every 2 children (under 12). Space limited to 6 participants. Reservations made on fi rst come, fi rst served basis. Tours must meet minimums to hold- either 4 people or $200, whichever is greater. Register today at 1

4 Keeper Shadows aren t just for kids!

5 FAMILIES & ADULTS KEEPER SHADOW Wonder what it s like to be a zookeeper? Here s your chance! Work with the keepers to clean, deliver diets, observe behaviors and monitor the health of the Zoo critters. Call (210) ext for dates. NEW! NIGHT ADVENTURE TOUR What really happens at the Zoo after hours? Find out on our ALL NEW Adventure Tour! During this evening adventure, you ll fi nd out which animals are night owls and which animals are early nappers. You ll even get to meet an animal ambassador up close! Ages 12 and up 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $225/person 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fri., Sept. 13 Sat., Oct. 5 Fri., Nov. 15 Member $20/Adult $10/Child Nonmember $24/Adult $15/Child PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE OVERNIGHT Did you ever think of spending the night at the Zoo? Designed for families, friends and small groups. Tour the Zoo after dark; meet a few animals up close in the classroom, all the while collecting stamps in your passport. Enjoy an evening snack before bed and start the next morning with a continental breakfast and animal presentation. Then spend the rest of the day exploring the Zoo on your own. Ages 6 and up 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Sat., Oct. 12 Sat., Nov. 9 Sat., Jan. 18 $40/person NEW FORMAT JUST FOR ADULTS THE BIRDS & THE BEES VALENTINE S DAY DATE NIGHT Make this Valentine s Day a memorable one and bring someone special to this adults only Date Night at the Zoo. Stroll hand in hand through the Zoo on your way to Africa Live!, where you ll be able to meet a few animals up close, indulge in luxurious desserts and explore the mysterious, humorous and often taboo side of animal relations. 21 yrs or older 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14 $55/couple Member $70/couple Nonmember Adults Only Register today at 3

6 Custom programs for any age, any group call today!

7 GOTTA GROUP? CUSTOM PROGRAMS FOR ANY GROUP From a team-building adventure for colleagues at the offi ce to an intimate reunion of college buddies, to a specialized scout program or the most fabulous play date ever, the Education Department can custom design an adventure perfect for ANY group. Whether it s: Venturing behind-the-scenes to touch a rhino or feed an okapi Taking a private tour of the Zoo at night amidst the roars of the big cats Going on a scavenger hunt Exploring new adventures in a custom class Getting up close and personal with one of the Zoo s small animal ambassadors Or some combination of all those things. Note: Custom programs require time to develop and the calendar books quickly, please call early to schedule. See page 8 for custom preschool adventures. The Zoo would love to design a special program just for your group. With enough notice, we can combine food, fun and fabulous zoo experiences into an experience like no other. Look through this book for ideas or call and tell us your own. Book your group today! (210) ext OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES ROARS & SNORES Bring your group, troop, neighbors or friends for the wildest slumber party in town! Experience animal presentations, a science activity, an evening snack, a continental breakfast and best of all, a night tour through the Zoo! Then enjoy the next morning exploring the Zoo. Check sazoo.org for dates Ages 6 and up 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. $40/person groups of 20 to 60 AFRICA LIVE! ROARS & SNORES Imagine sleeping next to hippos and crocodiles that s just part of the exciting adventure you ll experience when you spend the night in Africa Live! Join us for a night tour of the Zoo, animal presentations and an activity before bed, then spend the next day exploring the Zoo on your own. Evening snack and continental breakfast included. Ages 6 and up 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. $55/person groups of 20 to 60 Check sazoo.org for dates Register today at 5

8 Imagine preschool at the Zoo!!!!

9 YOUNG CHILDREN THE NEW STOP! THINK! ECO-CHECK INITIATIVE FOR YOUNG MINDS Incorporated this season, look for key Stop and Think moments during the programs to help children develop lifelong habits towards a more earth friendly lifestyle. Example: Stop - Before you take that extra paper plate. Stop - Did I close the tap properly? Stop - Did I just crush a threatened native ant? Please note: Programs developed for specifi c ages. Siblings under 12 months in strollers may attend at no charge but should be registered. Other siblings and extra adults need to be paid participants, as space for each program is limited. ZOO SCHOOL Bring your child to the Education Center for a nature experience like no other. The Zoo s teaching staff will introduce your child to plants and animals with hands-on education and time in nature. Daily activities include circle time, animal presentations, Zoo tours, outside free play, activity centers, fun games, songs and a snack! Fall session: Sept. 3 - Dec. 19, 2013 Spring session: Jan. 7 - May 22, 2014 Ages 3-5 yrs 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $275/month Members $300/month Nonmembers Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays Register online or call (210) ext for details. TINY TOTS CLASSES (THE EXPLORE SERIES) Special age-appropriate, one-day classes designed for child and caregiver to experience animals at the Zoo through stories, crafts and animal presentations. Ages 2-5 yrs 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. $7/Members $17/Nonmembers September Destinations 14 th - Caribbean Islands: Flapping Flamingos 16 th - Africa: Nile Croc Rock 25 th - Congo: Awesome Okapi October Destinations 11 th - World: Mammals with Wings 14 th - Texas: Batty for Bats! 25 th - World: Owl Whoo? November Destinations 6 th - Indonesia: Komodo Kingdom! 11 th - Africa: Hyenas Ha Ha! 20 th - Asia: Tapir Tango! December Destinations 4 th - South America: Jaguar Jingle 6 th - World: Everything Red! 18 th - World: Merry Hisssmassss! 20 th - Antarctic: Polar Penguin Waddle! January Destinations 15 th - Asia: Mighty Elephants 20 th - World: Animals Black and White 29 th - World: Piggy Back! February Destinations 14 th - Amazonia: Anaconda La Bamba 17 th - World: Insect World! 28 th - India: Tiger Territory! Register today at 7

10 YOUNG CHILDREN WILD BEGINNINGS AND ZOO EXPLORERS Meeting one hour a week for four weeks, this program encourages child and caregiver interactions in a fun-fi lled environment with stories, songs and animal close-ups. Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 (Fridays) Texas Wild and Free! Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30 (Wednesdays) Wings of the Night (Bats, owls, moths and fi refl ies) Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 (Fridays) Animal Helpers! Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30 (Saturdays) SSSuper Snakes!!! Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 (Fridays) Critter Coats of Many Colors Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 (Wednesdays) Daddies & Mommies of the Wild Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 (Saturdays) Birds of Beauty! Wild Beginnings and Zoo Explorers Wild Beginnings - Ages 2-3 yrs 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Zoo Explorers - Ages 4-5 yrs 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $25/Members $35/Nonmembers (Prices are per person for four-week session) NEW! CUSTOMIZED GROUP TINY TOTS CLASSES Bring a group of kids for an exciting one-hour tiny tot class at the Zoo for a playdate, or to celebrate a birthday or even a daycare group outing. At least 3 adults should participate in program. Ages 2-5 yrs Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. *Please call 3 weeks prior to requested date to schedule. $10/Members $17/Nonmembers STROLLER SAFARI Zoo-xercise, Zing-a-long and introduce your child to nature during our monthly Stroller Safari. Meet other parents, enjoy free play and sing about animals as staff leads this stroller tour. This program is limited to ages 6-24 months. No older siblings please. Ages 6-24 months 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. $7/Members $17/Nonmembers Sept. 23, Oct. 18, Nov. 13, Dec. 16, Feb. 21 8

11 NEW! TOTS NATURE PLAYTIME AT THE ZOO Bring your energetic and inquisitive young explorers (ages 2-3 yrs) to the Zoo for fun nature play-time digging, collecting, questioning, climbing, squawking, pretend playing and looking for nature critters. This session includes a visit from a fun animal ambassador. NEW! TINY TOT FAMILY EVENING PROWL Experience the Zoo after hours, as nocturnal animals stir and wake up for the night. An educator leads the tour while introducing your group to an animal ambassador. NEW THEMED TINY TOT FAMILY CAMPOUTS 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Member $45/Adult $22/Child Nonmember $55/Adult $27/Child Ages 3-5 yrs Sept Night Fliers Oct. 5 - Bats in our Backyard Oct Sounds of the Night Oct Owls Ages 6-8 yrs Sept Cats of the Night Nov. 2 - Eyes in the Dark Ages 2-3 yrs 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. $7 Members $15 Nonmembers Sept. 18, Oct. 28, Nov. 18, Dec. 11, Feb. 10 Families with children ages 2-5 yrs 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $10/Members $15/Nonmembers Sept. 14, Oct. 4, Nov. 29, Feb. 21 Don t hesitate, this popular program fi lls up quickly! Bring the family to a great campout experience inside the Zoo complete with roasting marshmallows on an open fi re, animal encounters, an evening Zoo tour and sleeping outside in a tent. (No dinner provided, please eat before your arrival.) Tiny Tot Family Campout Register today at 9

12 Safari Kids and Roots & Shoots guaranteed to be the WILDEST kid clubs in town!

13 SCHOOL AGE CAREER DAY AT THE ZOO Interested in a career at the Zoo or working with animals? Spend the morning with Zoo staff learning about what they do, requirements of the job, plus the challenges and rewards of working with animals. (Everyone in the program must be a paying participant.) Grades 1-5 (Elementary) Oct. 19 at 9:00 a.m. Grades 6-12 (Middle & High School) Feb. 15 at 9:00 a.m. $15/per student $25/per adult/student JANE GOODALL S ROOTS AND SHOOTS Started by Jane Goodall, Roots and Shoots is an international program where kids discover all about animals, issues relating to conservation, and ways to help wildlife. Drop off program; parents not required to stay. Ages 8-12 yrs 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $12 Members $18 Nonmembers Sept How Many Horns? Rhino Conservation Oct Bats in your Backyard Nov Texas Wild! Jan Birds of a Feather: Cranes Feb A Bear In the Woods S.A.FARI KIDS Join the wildest club in town S.A.Fari Kids! Meeting once a month, S.A.Fari Kids explores animals all over the Zoo, while building relationships and skills. We strongly encourage children to attend regularly for a continuous learning and relationship experience. Drop off program; parents not required to stay. Ages 5-7 yrs 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $12/Members $18/Nonmembers Sept Toadally Frogs! Oct Blending In: Animal Camoufl age Nov Lizards, Great and Small Jan Mysterious Mammals Feb Migration Matters HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS Sept Jobs Animals Have Oct. 9 - Animal Enrichment Nov. 1 - Nocturnal Tour (6:30 p.m.) Nov. 6 - Amazing Africa Nov Nocturnal Tour (6:30 p.m.) Dec Working at the Zoo Jan. 8 - Oceans and Sea Life Feb Animal Behavior Grades K-5 (Min. age 6 yrs old) 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. $15/Member adult & child $25/Nonmember adult & child $10/Extra participant (adult or child) Register today at 11

14 Scouts - pick one of the scheduled programs, sign up for an overnight or call and we can design something just for your troop!

15 SCOUTS SCOUTING THE ZOO Calling all Scouts! Discover more about animals and the Zoo in a fun-fi lled program that compliments badge or pin requirements. Prescheduled workshops make it convenient to earn a Scouting the Zoo patch while making new friends from other Scout groups! $16/Members $21/Nonmembers $13/Parent BOY SCOUTS Program Date Time Wolves - All About Birds Sept. 14 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Boy Scouts - Mammal Study Oct. 12 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Webelos - Naturalist Nov. 2 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bears - Sharing Your World with Wildlife Jan. 11 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Boy Scouts - Wildlife Conservation Feb. 8 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. GIRL SCOUTS Program Date Time Junior - Animal Habitats Sept. 14 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Brownie - Love Water Oct. 12 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Brownie - Animal Habitats Nov. 2 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Daisy - Hooray for Hippos! Jan. 11 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Junior - Wildlife Feb. 8 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. MORE SCOUTING OPPORTUNITIES! Reserve a custom Scout program for your troop - you pick the topic and the date! Custom Scout programs require a minimum of 15 participants. How about an Overnight Adventure? Schedule an overnight program for your troop of at least 20 participants or bring your smaller group to a Passport to Adventure Overnight, and earn your Roars & Snores patch! Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks advance notice to book a private program. Register online or call (210) ext for details. Register today at 13

16 Start a new family tradition - new holiday programs added.

17 HOLIDAY PROGRAMS HOLIDAY EXPRESS All Aboard! The Holiday Express has returned from the North Pole and is waiting for you! Celebrate the season with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy cookies and cocoa, animal presentations, a photo-op with Santa and, of course, a ride on the Holiday Express. NEW! SANTA S WORKSHOP The elves are ready for the holidays are you? Join us in Santa s Workshop to make your very own gifts to bring home and share. We ll have cookies and cocoa, a special animal presentation to help get us inspired, and after a photo-op with Santa and Mrs. Claus, we ll even help you make your own earth friendly wrapping paper to wrap your gift! NEW! MOONLIGHT MOVIE Looking for a new holiday family tradition? What could be more fun than movie night at the Zoo? Meet Santa and enjoy a classic holiday movie under the stars complete with hot cocoa, roasted marshmallows, and popcorn. Don t forget your blanket! Th Th To The Wild! Wild! The To Joy Designed for ages 2-5, however, all ages are welcome 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Sat., Dec. 7, 14 or 21 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sun., Dec. 8 or 15 $14/Members $20/Nonmembers No charge for children under 2. Designed for ages 5-11, however, all ages are welcome 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat., Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14 or 21 $16/Members $22/Nonmembers $14/Parents No charge for children under 2. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sat., Dec. 21 $14/Members $18/Nonmembers Register today at from our herd to yours. 15

18 Not just for kids. Custom party options available on request.

19 REAL. WILD. BIRTHDAYS. SAFARI PARTY It s a jungle in here, so join us for a WILD adventure and birthday celebration! Package includes a 2 hour reserved outdoor party space, admission to the Zoo, birthday cake and ice cream, and an up-close animal presentation by your birthday host. You ll also enjoy a trip to feed the fi sh, meet our Fun Farm critters, and receive a special gift for the birthday child. For availability and registration, please visit sazoo.org. Offered Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. $365/Members $465/Nonmembers for 20 guests Extra guests age 1 and over: $12 each ZOO IT YOURSELF PARTY Bring your cake to celebrate that special birthday and have a WILD time at the Zoo. We ll provide 15 entry passes and reserve picnic tables under the Education Center s big oak tree for 2 hours of private party fun. Guests may remain in the Zoo for the rest of the day! For availability and registration, please visit sazoo.org. Offered Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. $215/Members $315/Nonmembers for 15 guests Extra guests age 3 and over: $12 each ENCHANTED EVENING BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION You don t have to be a kid to enjoy this after-hours celebration! Bring your birthday group to explore the Zoo at night when the gates are closed and the animals begin to prowl. You ll receive a special animal presentation and a guided Zoo tour before enjoying cake and ice cream with your guests. For availability and registration, please visit sazoo.org. Offered Saturday evenings 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Other days available on request $425/Members $550/Nonmembers for 15 guests Extra guests age 1 and over: $25 each DISCOVERY HOUSE BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA Make your child s birthday a special celebration with private use of the Nature Spot Discovery House after hours. We ll provide the pizza, cake, ice cream, and an animal presentation during this after-hours, indoor-only event. Offered Saturday evenings 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 1 st to 4 th birthdays only Available Nov. - Feb. Other days available on request $700/Members $850/Nonmembers for 20 guests Extra guests age 1 and over: $25 each Call (210) ext for details. *For older birthday kids, consider a Roars & Snores sleepover! See page 5 for details. Register today at 17

20 Hands on, TEKS-aligned Real. Wild. Classrooms. enhance any field trip.

21 SCHOOLS ZOO VISIT ONLY The Zoo is a great classroom for all ages and subjects! Bring students for a self-guided tour and enjoy interpretation stations and keeper connections. For a more hands-on instructor led experience, book a Real. Wild. Classroom. School Group Rate: $8/person (Self-Guided Tour) For the most enjoyable trip, schedule visits Monday through Wednesday when the Zoo is less crowded. REAL.WILD.CLASSROOM. Want a hands-on, TEKS-aligned classroom program on your next Zoo visit? This 1.5-hour program includes an animal presentation, biofacts, themed activities and a guided tour. Appropriate for all grade levels; please book at least 3 weeks in advance. Contact: LReynolds@sazoo.org for more information. $12/person (One person must pay for the entire group; Includes Zoo admission) TEACHER WORKSHOPS Looking for a fun way to earn CEU credit hours while learning more about animals? Explore the Zoo and get TEKS-aligned activities to use in your classroom. Descriptions of each class are listed on the registration page at sazoo.org. $35/person 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Nov. 8 - Things That go Bump in the Night! (6:00 p.m. nocturnal tour; All grades; 4 credits) Nov. 9 - Project Flying Wild (All grades; 6 credits) Jan. 3 - Africa Live Overnight ($50; All grades; 6 credits) Jan Teacher Keeper Experience (Limited to 12 participants; All grades; 4 credits) Feb. 8 - Jungle Love (All grades; 6 credits) Feb Things That go Bump in the Night! (6:00 p.m. nocturnal tour; All grades; 4 credits) TEACHER ORIENTATIONS To make sure your trip runs as smoothly as possible, join our monthly teacher orientation session BEFORE you bring your students. Staff will provide information about buses, lunches and logistics, as well as a Zoo overview and suggestions to make your trip a great success. We will also go on a short tour of the Zoo to see new exhibits, new animals and any recent births. Cost: Free to educators (No family members, please) 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturdays on the following dates: Sept. 7 Oct. 12 Nov. 2 Dec. 7 Jan. 11 Feb. 1 March 1 April 5 May 3 Register today at 19

22 Santa photo ops - Free with Zoo admission. Don t forget your camera!

23 SPECIAL EVENTS GUEST ENCOUNTERS Every day educators and keepers are out in the Zoo interacting with guests. In addition to the daily Education and Keeper Connections (see sazoo.org for schedule), special themed days are scheduled nearly every month. Check out the schedule below to add a little adventure to your visit! UPCOMING THEMED DAYS Join in the fun of games, activities, crafts and special animal ambassadors. Cost: FREE with Zoo admission From 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. each day below: Okapi Day - August 24 Reptile Day (featuring Komodo dragons) - September 7 Bat Day - October 12 Harvest Day - November 9 Santa s Meet & Greet - Every weekend from November 30 - December 22 More than just a picture with Santa, join in the fun with hot cocoa, cookies, eco-friendly holiday activities and much more! Don t forget your camera. SPECIAL EVENTS Join in the fun and support the Zoo with the amazing events below. Costs vary Please see sazoo.org for details. 29 th Animal San Antonio Zoo Run Relay presented by H-E-B Friday, September 6, :15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. 27 th Annual Zoo Boo October 30 & 31, :00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 29 th Animal San Antonio Zoo Kids Run presented by H-E-B Saturday, September 7, :30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 31 st Annual Zoobilation Ball November 14, :00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Photo by: Xelina Flores-Casnoff Register today at 21

24 Don t miss the fun. Sign up for your adventure today! PROGRAM POLICIES: Thanks for booking a Zoo Adventure! Please remember our Program Policies: Advanced registration required for all programs: Visit sazoo.org for details. Payment is due at time of registration. Space is limited so please register early! Programs begin promptly at scheduled times please arrive on time. Refunds are available up to two weeks prior to any program, less a cancellation fee ($2 for programs under $50; $5 for programs over $50). Cancellations can be made by ing education@sazoo.org or by calling , ext No refunds for no-shows or for cancellations made with less than 14 days notice. The Zoo reserves the right to cancel programs with insuffi cient registration. In this case, you will be notifi ed and receive a full refund. For more information visit or call N. St. Mary s Street San Antonio, Texas Non Profi t Org. U.S. Postage PAID San Antonio, TX Permit No. 2516