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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? E-mail bunkwiththebeasts@denverzoo.org or call 303-376-4894.
What is Bunk with the Beasts?
Bunk with the Beasts is an overnight learning adventure at 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.
- Minimum age for all Bunk with the Beasts is 6 years old.
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| BUNK Bunk with the Beasts CampOUTS: Go Nocturnal! |
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 Check back for Summer 2012 dates
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“I ♥ the Zoo” Kids-Only Valentine Bunk
Friday, February 10, 6pm-10am
What's your favorite zoo animal? From peacocks to primates, polar bears to penguins, or piranha to pachyderms, we'll visit some of the zoo's most beloved animals. Make a special valentine gift for a zoo critter, and learn fun facts about your favorite. A great opportunity for a parents' night out around Valentine's Day.
Instructor to child ratio is 1 to 8. Ages 6 to 12.
Cost: $60 per member, $70 per non-member. Includes a pizza dinner, evening
snack and full breakfast.
Register Online!
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 Animal Families Family Bunk
Saturday, March 31st, 6pm-10am
Which animal baby learns to walk just minutes after it is born? Which proud papa keeps his babies safe and sound – inside his mouth!? Which doting mother carries her newborn for months without putting it down, to ensure its safety? Explore the world of different animal families that call Denver Zoo home and discover what it's like to grow up wild!
Cost: $45 per member, $48 per non-member. Includes pizza dinner, evening snack and full breakfast.
Register Online!
Download the Family Bunk Registration Form and mail/fax in to register.
What to Expect on a Family Bunk
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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.
Group Bunks are available September-May, 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 zookeeper 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
Download What to Expect on a GROUP BUNK
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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. These overnights are held on zoo grounds, with sleeping accommodations inside, at the Gates Education Center. For summer CampOUT experiences, please refer to the CampOUT section above.
When: All overnights are 6 p.m.-10 a.m.
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
April 28-29
Watching Wildlife Try-It
May 5-6
Outdoor Adventurer/Ready Set Go Camping
Check back for spring dates
Eco Explorer
March 17-18
JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT BUNKS
Wildlife Badge
March 10-11
Earth Connections Badge
Please check back for late Spring/Summer dates.
Finding Your Way Badge
Please check back for late Spring/Summer dates
Outdoor Creativity Badge
March 23-24
Plants and Animals Badge
Please check back for late Spring/Summer dates.
Download a Girl Scout Bunk Registration Form
Download What to Expect on a GIRL SCOUT BUNK
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
Cub Scouts, consider a summer CampOUT experience! Check the CampOUT section above for information on our exciting new Primate Panorama Safari Camp! You can book a date for the “Go Nocturnal” CampOUT theme or the “For the Birds” theme described below. Many summer dates available!
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
When: All Bunks are 6 p.m. to 10 a.m., March 16-17
Rainforest Wonders
In this bunk you will 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. This bunk will meet the requirements of:
Tiger Cub Electives 31, 42
Bear Cub Achievement 5d, and parts of Achievements 5a and 5e
Webelos Naturalist Badge, 4 and 9
Who: Cub Scouts and chaperones. (Scouts must be at least 6 years old).
When: All Bunks are 6 p.m. to 10 a.m., Check back for spring dates.
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
Download What to Expect on a CUB SCOUT BUNK
Advance registration is required for all Bunks.
For more information call 303-376-4894 or email bunkwiththebeasts@denverzoo.org.
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