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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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 Looking for something unique and close-by to do with your family this summer? Have a Scout group that needs an outdoor experience? Know a local youth organization that could use an opportunity for bonding, learning, and life-long memories? Book a Bunk with the Beasts CampOUT at Denver Zoo!
Outdoor sleepover experiences are now in full swing at our new Primate Panorama Safari Camp! The former location of the Kraal, an African farmyard interactive animal experience, has been renovated into a summertime safari camp, complete with large canvas safari tents, cots, lanterns and a campfire, all right in the middle of Primate Panorama. Bunk with the Beasts CampOUTS include private tours of the zoo after hours, a cookout dinner on zoo grounds, live animal encounters, campfire stories and treats, after dark night vision tours and an actual tented sleepover outside.
What to Expect on a Bunk CampOUT, click here!
When: CampOUTS are offered on Sunday-Thursday nights throughout the summer, and select weekend dates. Contact us today to book your group on one of the dates below, or to schedule a custom date in July, August or September.
CampOUTS are on hold for the fall/winter season. Check back later for summer 2010 dates.
Cost: $65 per child - one chaperone for every 10 kids free - additional chaperones are $55
Includes dinner, campfire treats, full breakfast and CampOUT souvenir.
How to Register: Download a Group CampOUT Bunk Registration Form. Call 303-376-4894 or emailing bunkwiththebeasts@denverzoo.org for more info. Please have a number of possible dates available
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 Zoo Year’s Eve Kids-Only Bunk
Thursday, December 31 6pm-10am
Kids, spend the holiday at the zoo, exploring Zoo Lights, learning about animals, and celebrating in a safe and fun environment! Experienced zoo instructors will lead kids in games, crafts, animal encounters and a visit to the special Zoo Year’s Eve celebration at 9pm. A private morning tour of the zoo wraps up this special holiday event. Instructor to child ratio is 1 to 8.
Who: Kids ages 6-12 only (no parents!).
Cost: $75 per member, $85 per non-member. Includes a pizza dinner, evening snack and full breakfast. Online registration available.
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 Wild Lights, Wild Winter Family Bunk
Saturday, December 26 6pm-10am
Join us for dinner, then go out and experience the wonder of Denver Zoo Lights as a family. When you’re ready to warm up inside, we’ll be waiting with hot cocoa and fun crafts and activities that explore how wild animals adapt to winter habitats. Wake up in the morning to a warm breakfast and a before-hours private tour of the zoo. A perfect way to enjoy Zoo Lights as a VIP!
Cost: Cost is $45 per member, $48 per non-member, and includes dinner, evening snack and full breakfast.
Register Online!
Download the Family Bunk Registration Form and mail/fax in to register.
Download a Family Bunk Registration Form
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. We are now registering for Winter and Spring 2010 dates.
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!
Register for a Group or Scout Bunk in January or February and receive $5 off each child and adult admission price. Please mention this discount on your registration form to receive the discounted price.
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
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 pm-10 am
We are now registering for Winter 2010 dates. We have limited availability in some Fall 2009 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.
Register for a Group or Scout Bunk in January or February and receive $5 off each child and adult admission price. Please mention this discount on your registration form to receive the discounted price.
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
October 24-25
January 22-23
Watching Wildlife Try-It
November 7-8 - Full!
February 12-13
Outdoor Adventurer/Ready Set Go Camping
Check back for upcoming dates
Eco Explorer
November 21-22 - Full!
JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT BUNKS
Wildlife Badge
November 14-15 - Full!
Earth Connections Badge
November 24-25
Finding Your Way Badge
January 23-24
Outdoor Creativity Badge
Check back for upcoming dates
Plants and Animals Badge
Check back for upcoming 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
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 6:00pm to 10:00am.
Rainforest Wonders Theme - Jan 16-17
For the Birds theme: Feb 27-28
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 e-mail bunkwiththebeasts@denverzoo.org.
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