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BUNK WITH THE BEASTS OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES
Have you ever wondered what happens in the zoo at night? Find out on a Bunk with the Beasts Overnight Adventure! No matter what your group, we've got a bunk for you:
Questions? Ready to Register? Call 303-376-4894 or e-mail bunkwiththebeasts@denverzoo.org.
What is Bunk with the Beasts?
Bunk with the Beasts is an overnight learning adventure at the Denver Zoo, designed to encourage bonding time, shared projects and special zoo experiences to create memories that will last a lifetime. Come experience the wonder!
“This program improves every year…from great to greater!”
“Good education opportunity—and just plain fun for my family!”
“A great learning experience away from school.”
- Explore the zoo with experienced guides, after hours and before the crowds!
- Interact with some of our smaller zoo residents - animal ambassadors from our Education collection.
- Discover amazing adaptations of nocturnal creatures, as you view them after dark with special night vision scopes!
- Investigate topics like rain forests, animal adaptations and conservation through fun learning games and activities.
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| NEW Bunk with the Beasts CampOUTS: Go Nocturnal! |
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 Bunk with the Beasts CampOUTS are a brand new overnight adventure, debuting this summer at Denver Zoo. You’ll enjoy private tours of the zoo after hours, a picnic dinner on zoo grounds, live animal encounters, campfire stories and treats, and conclude the evening by camping out underneath the stars in our special safari tents!
What to Expect on a Bunk CampOUT, click here!
Who: Families with children ages 6-12 or Youth organizations/groups of up to 40 people, with children ages 6-15 and adult chaperones
When: Tuesday, June 24, 6:30pm-10:30am (Families only)
Monday, July 14, 6:30pm-10:30am (Families only)
Tuesday, July 29, 6:30pm-10:30am (Groups only)
Cost: $55 per member, $60 per non-member.
Includes dinner, campfire treats, full breakfast and CampOUT souvenir.
How to Register: Families may register for the Family Bunk CampOUT dates online, or by downloading the Family Bunk Registration Form (46k PDF). Online registration available.
Youth organizations or groups may register for the Group Bunk date by calling 303-376-4894 or emailing bunkwiththebeasts@denverzoo.org for more info.
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| Kids Only Bunks |
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Who: Kids ages 7-12 only (no parents!). Instructor to child ratio is 1 to 8.
Cost: $55 per member, $60 per non-member. Includes a pizza dinner, evening snack and breakfast. Online registration available.
No Kids Only Bunks at this time.
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| Family Bunks |
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 Who: Families with children ages 6-12
Cost: $45 per member, $48 per non-member. Includes dinner, evening snack and full breakfast. Online registration available at www.denverzoo.org.
Look for upcoming Family Bunk dates soon (these will be indoor-sleeping Bunks). Check out our brand new Bunk CampOUTS above, for exciting new family experiences sleeping outside at the zoo this summer!
Download a Family Bunk Registration Form (46k PDF).
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| Group Bunks |
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Who: School groups and other youth
organizations with children ages 6-12.
When: All overnights are 6:30 p.m-10 a.m. We are now registering for select summer dates, and Fall 2008 dates are open. Please call for availability. Group Bunks are available year-round, with sleeping accommodations in the comfort of the Gates Education Center. Also check out our new summer-only CampOUT experiences for groups, above!
Cost: $45 per child. 1 chaperone per every 10 children is FREE. Additional chaperones are $35. Evening snack and full breakfast included. Scholarships are available!
Topics: Explore the wilds of Africa in our Africa: Predator vs. Prey bunk, travel to the tropics to discover Rainforest Wonders, or bring your teen groups to learn about zoo careers in our special Zoo Careers bunk.
Scholarships are available! Visit our Red Apple Scholarship Fund page for more information.
Rainforest Wonders
Investigate the layers of the rain forest, as you travel from the forest floor up through the canopy. Learn about the amazing animals that inhabit dense tropical jungles, the interconnection of species, and how important conservation efforts are to these beautiful but fragile environments.
Africa: Predator vs. Prey
Your zoo safari will bring you face to face with predator and prey! Discover their adaptations for tracking the herd or escaping the hunt. Prowl with the pride and run with the pack as you view lions, wild dogs, banded mongoose and other residents of the majestic African savanna.
Zoo Careers Thinking about becoming a zoo keeper or animal trainer? Get the inside scoop on what it’s like to work at the zoo! Learn about the daily tasks of keepers and trainers, try your hand at a few, and see if you’re really ready to join the crew at the zoo.
Prefer to Bunk on a Weeknight? Special during-the-week bunks can be arranged - call 303-376-4894 for details.
Download a Group Bunk Registration Form (37k PDF).
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 Who: Cub Scouts, Brownie Girl Scouts or Junior Girl Scouts with chaperones
What: Scouts, join us for custom-designed overnights just for you! All the fun and adventure of other Bunk with the Beasts overnight adventures, plus activities, tours and crafts that meet badge or achievement requirements.
When: All overnights are 6 pm-10 am
We are now registering for Fall 2008 dates. Please call or check the dates below for availability.
Cost: $48 per scout. 1 chaperone per every 10 children is FREE. Additional chaperones are $38 per person. Pizza dinner, evening snack, full breakfast and Bunk with the Beasts patch included.
Brownie Girl Scout Topics:
Animals Try-It
Eco-Explorer Try-It
Watching Wildlife Try-It
Ready, Set, Go Camping and Outdoor Adventurer Try-Its
Junior Girl Scout Topics:
Wildlife Badge
Plants & Animals Badge
Earth Connections Badge
Outdoor Creativity Badge
Finding Your Way Badge
Cub Scout Topics:
For the Birds Bunk – meets the requirements of Tiger Cub Elective 32, Wolf Cub Elective 13, Bear Cub Achievement 5 and the Webelos Naturalist Badge.
BROWNIE GIRL SCOUT BUNKS
Animals Try-It
Aug 30-31 - Full!
September 12-13
Watching Wildlife Try-It
April 26-27 - Full!
Outdoor Adventurer/Ready Set Go Camping
May 17 - Full!
Watching Wildlife
May 24 - Full!
October 10-11
Eco Explorer
June 20 - Full!
Sept 6-7 Full!
JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT BUNKS
Earth Connections Badge
Check back for upcoming dates…
Finding Your Way Badge
Check back for upcoming dates…
Outdoor Creativity Badge
September 27-28
Plants and Animals Badge
October 18-19
Wildlife Badge
November 10-11
Special Monday-Tuesday date for Veteran's Holiday
Download a Girl Scout Bunk Registration Form (41k PDF).
CUB SCOUT BUNKS
Cub Scouts, do you dare to sleep on the wild side? Join us for our exciting Cub Scout Bunk, designed just for you! At our overnight adventures you’ll get to explore the zoo at night, have live animal encounters, and participate in activities, tours and crafts that meet advancement requirements. A chance to spend time together, learn something new and have a roaring good time!
For the Birds
May 30-31- Full!
Nov 1-2: now registering!
This bunk will focus on birds, birds, birds! You and your pack will be birds of a feather as you stick together to learn about our fabulous flighted friends. Make a bird feeder, learn to identify birds, migrate with a flock, discover nests, and meet a raptor up close!
This bunk will meet the requirements of:
Tiger Cub Elective 32
Wolf Cub Elective 13
Bear Cub Achievement 5
Webelos Naturalist Badge
Who: Cub Scouts and chaperones. (Scouts must be at least 6 years old).
When: All Bunks are 6:00pm to 10:00am.Registering NOW for November 1-2, 2008. Registering NOW for November 1-2, 2008. Or with at least 12 weeks advance notice, and a minimum of 20 scouts, we can tailor dates to fit your schedule.
Cost: $48 per Scout. 1 chaperone per every 10 children (required) is FREE. Additional chaperones are $38. Bunk with the Beasts patch, pizza dinner, evening snack and full breakfast are included. Scholarships are available! Visit our Red Apple Scholarship Fund page for more information.
Download a Cub Scout Bunk Registration form (41k PDF)
Advance registration is required for all Bunks.
For more information call 303-376-4894 or e-mail bunkwiththebeasts@denverzoo.org.
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