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Zoo Trips 2010 (Plus Save the Dates 2011!)
 Polar Bear Adventure in Churchill
October 23-28, 2010
SPECIAL OFFER! Book your trip to Churchill now and receive free upgrades on your Winnipeg hotel accommodations or some very special free gifts!
Call for all the details at (317) 630-2014.
You have never experienced polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba, like you will on the unique Canadian excursion onto the ice. On the Tundra Buggy Adventure, you will actually spend the night on the ice as you get closer to these magnificent predators than ever before. You will explore the Hudson Bay lowlands in search not only of the polar bear, but other wildlife, including the arctic hare, ptarmigan, arctic fox, gyr falcon and caribou. Capture a ringed seal in the same frame with a polar bear and this will officially be the trip of a lifetime. Enjoy home-cooked meals in the evenings as you wait to witness the fantastic Northern Lights. For full details, call Donna at (317) 630-2014. Photo by Paul Riley
Uganda & Rwanda
 February 11-26, 2011
Zoo president Michael Crowther will lead adventurous travelers on this extraordinary visit to the heart of mountain gorilla territory in Africa. Closeup encounters with these gentle giants are truly magical, and this rare opportunity is a once in a lifetime chance to visit not only among the gorillas, but among some of the most diverse wildlife on earth. See hippos, crocodiles, chimps, hundreds of species of rare birds, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, bushbuck, aardvark, hyena, bats, and many more. There's an optional trip available to the stately and stunning 130-foot tall Murchison Falls and more opportunities to see African wild places at their most fascinating. For full details, call Donna at (317) 630-2014. Photo by Mike Crowther
 Kenya
June 17-30, 2011
During this wonderful trip, the very "best" of Kenya is on offer for the traveler who's always wanted to see everything that makes East Africa one of the truly spectacular places on Earth. Join your Zoo host, the affable and charming director of institutional advancement, Tim Ardillo, as the group encounters elephants, rhino, hippo, cheetah, lion, gazelle, wildebeest and so much more. You'll visit the Karen Blixen House, one of the primary sites for the Out of Africa movie, plus Daphne Sheldrick's elephant orphanage and the AFEW Nature Center for your own eyeball-to-eyeball encounter with the Rothschild giraffe. Then there's the Samburu Reserve and the Maasi Mara, plus a stop at Save the Elephants, the organization founded by the winner of the 2010 Indianapolis Prize, Iain Douglas-Hamilton. You'll see things as large as the Great Rift Valley and as small as a native school. This is the trip for those who want a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Photo by Susan Lang
 Ecuador
July 1-12, 2011
Mark your calendars now for this fascinating trip to South America to experience life, both human and animal, that is unique and very special. You travel to Ecuador, home to more than 500 species of birds alone and one of the most diverse areas on the continent. From the beauty of the Spanish Colonial architecture to the natives on the chocolate farms, this trip will not disappoint. Just a few highlights: 13 different species of monkeys, endangered and dangerous black caimen, a remote island hideaway accessible only by canoe, the sights of a towering cloud forest, and the magnificence of free-flying condors. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity! For full details, call Jennifer at (317) 630-2014.
Complete Trip Itineraries:
Polar Bear Adventure in Churchill
October 23-28, 2010
Uganda & Rwanda
February 11-26, 2011
The Best of Kenya
June 17-30, 2011
Ecuador
July 1-12, 2011
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