Omaha Trip

[Steph1643]

I was just wondering if anyone has any information about dates, times, or prices for the Omaha Zoo behind the scenes tour? I want to get reservations made; it's less than a month away! Thanks - Steph

 

[flyingace2005]

If your a student.. You can call them up and ask them to intern there for a day and you will get alot more hands on. Also its free. I did it over a year ago.

 

[Steph1643]

Hotel

Hotel

I started looking for a hotel for the weekend of the group tour, and they are all sold out. Some big event is happening in the Old Market. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem?

 

[waverz]

Figures....anyone up for camping?

 

[glaspie69]

We might pull the camper out which sleeps about 10 or so .....we will definitely pull it out if we can get enough people to cover the fuel

 

[waverz]

Can i make a reservation for 2?

We''ll chip in for gas for sure.

 

[bgreenlee]

Theres one bonus to travelling as much as I do, with 72 hours advance notice Holiday Inn has to give me a room, even if they have to cancel someone else.

 

[mwood]

You could always check hotels part way between omaha and DSM. Adair wounldn't be a bad drive and may have some rooms.

I haven't checked into hotels as Winterset isn't that bad of a drive so I'll just go home that night.

 

[Steph1643]

Do we know yet what time the tour is going to be on May 6th?

 

[Steph1643]

Do we know yet what time the tour is going to be on May 6th?

 

[JEFF SCHENSE]

Omaha Zoo Trip - Motel

Omaha Zoo Trip - Motel

We plan to attend. We have Friday night reservations at the Super 8 Motel in Walnut, Iowa. Walnut is just of I80 exit 46. This motel is 49-50 miles from the zoo.

If this sounds of interest, go directly to Super8.com's website. This saves you $5.00 plus over the other hotel booking websites.

I assume the behind the scenes tour is still Sat. May 6th at 1PM?


Jeff

 

[Pygmey]

Zoo Trip

Zoo Trip

Sorry everyone.. Looks like Mitch would like to do the tour at 11:00.. Can I get everyone's thoughts?

 

[Steph1643]

That would work for us

 

[waverz]

Wow, so that means we gotta leave at 5am? That kinda sucks for us waterloo ppl. 1:00 would have been better. I guess if jason is bringing the camper we could just leave friday nite.

 

[Bullet]

If that is all he can do.....that will work I may have a few grouchy kids by the afternoon. But as long as I keep handing them candy and keep them in front of animals they should be alright!

 

[mwood]

You mean I have to be on the road by 8:30! That's just wrong.

 

[Bullet]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7205254#post7205254 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mwood
You mean I have to be on the road by 8:30! That's just wrong.

8:30 if you live in Des Moines!

 

[mwood]

I looked it up and from winterset to omaha it was 129 miles or 2 hours.

 

[JEFF SCHENSE]

What are the costs for the tour?

What are the costs for the tour?

What are the costs we can expect? Is it just zoo admission? Is there a group discount?

When will the back scenes tour time be locked down?


Thanks

Jeff

 

[JEFF SCHENSE]

Behind the scenes tour.

Behind the scenes tour.

11:00 AM tour is fine with me.

How long is the tour approximately?

I have a rapidly growing 5 (almost 6) year old that is normally ready to eat the (you know what) off a bear (ha) by 11:30-11:45 AM so I want to plan accordly.


Thanks

Jeff