Tentative projects include lessons in the preparation and conservation of dinosaur fossils, a dissection of owl pellets and identification of their contents, and Bio-Action Lab activities focusing on variations among birds, and the specialization of wings, feathers, and beaks, as a tool for understanding adaptation and evolution. Dinner is not included, therefore families should eat dinner before arriving. Families must bring sleeping bags and pillows. Families have the option of touring the Mayflower II on the waterfront Sunday morning, and will have free admission to return to Plimoth Plantation all day Sunday. Overnight accommodations are not included in the registration fee for this event.
Families are responsible for making their own overnight arrangements.
Information on area lodgings will be sent with your confirmation packet. The Amazon Nights program will include a private bus tour of the Zoo, a special slide show presented by the San Diego Zoo staff, an animal presentation with animals from South America and the Amazon region, a creative project, a moonlight walk through the Zoo, and a campfire sing-along. Dinner, an evening snack, and breakfast are included as part of your registration fee. Participants have the option of spending the day at the Zoo on Sunday as part of their registration fee. Cots are available to participants, but families must bring their own sleeping bags and pillows.