Lights Out Overnight at the Dallas Zoo! RSVP List: Adults- Mandy, Karen, Sally Scouts- Amri, Abbey, Haley, Kynleigh, Mia, Faith. We have three ladies from Troop 8973 joining us this weekend! Let's "make new friends!"
When: Saturday Oct.20-Sunday Oct.21
Special Note: This event is not exclusive to Girl Scouts. Other youth groups will be in attendance. Boys and girls will have separate sleeping areas. By attending, you give the Dallas Zoo and Girl Scouts the right to photograph or video your child.
Paperwork:Without the proper Girl Scout and Dallas Zoo paperwork, your child cannot attend this event. Please be 100% sure these forms are in our custody before leaving your child on Saturday. If your name is listed, I already have your completed form.
-Dallas Zoo Minor/Medical Release Form, adults and kids
-GSNETX Permission Form (Abbey, Haley, Kynleigh, Amri)
-Dallas Zoo Night Programs Check In Form: This from must be faxed in by Friday 10/19, and a copy turned in upon Check-In. The form requires first/last name, age, gender, and a check mark for the medical release form. I have to fax it in prior to seeing you and obtaining your release form. I will complete this form myself. If I do not receive your Minor/Medical Release Form on Saturday, you will be asked to return to the zoo to fill it out. No admittance without proper forms. Let's work together to not forget!
Events: night-time zoo tour (bring a flashlight), live animal presentation, zoo program activities, bed-time snack, breakfast, monorail safari ride, giraffe feeding coupons, merit badge workshop, Sunday zoo admission. Saturday dinner is NOT included, nor are Sunday lunch/dinner. Please send your child with money for food/souvenirs.
Behavior Expectations: Scouts and Chaperones must stay together the entire trip. Above all, we are going to have a fun learning experience and enjoy each other's company. We may not be able to see everything each child wants to see. All participants in our group are expected to follow the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Anyone violating the rules will be given one warning. The next violation will result in the child calling home, regardless of time, with the possibility of being asked to leave (by the troop, the Girl Scouts, or the Dallas Zoo staff). If your child is asked to leave, or becomes ill or frightened, it will be your responsibility to come get your child, regardless of time.
Patches: All participants will receive a Dallas Zoo Lights Out participation patch (back of vest). Our troop will be attending an additional badge workshop Sunday morning, where will be earning the Junior Animal Habitats merit badge (front of vest.)
Time Table:
Sat 3:45pm Rockwall Scouts will meet at Abbey's house (completed Medical Forms)
Sat 5pm Meet for dinner
Sat 6:30pm Check In at Zoo
Sat 7pm Begin Zoo Program
Sun 8:45am Check In for Badge Workshop at Zooniversity, Building 6
Sun 9am-noon Junior Badge Workshop
Sun 12:15 Meet any parents/families (at the main gate) who have decided to join us. Please text Mandy or Karen ahead of time, otherwise we will proceed on our own schedule.
Sun Encounters/Keeper Talks (Scouts' Choice) Please have your Scout follow this link to read about which encounters she might like to see: 12:30 Reptiles, 1pm SOAR bird show, 1:15 King Vultures, Ocelots, 1:30 Koalas, Elephants, Okapi, 1:45 Mandrills, Texas Cats, Tigers, 2pm Predators, Chimpanzees, Ponies, 2:15 Crocodiles, Primates, 2:30 Kangaroos, Flamingos, Gorillas, 3pm Otters, Penguins, SOAR bird show
Other things we might want to see/do: Monorail Safari Ride (included), Feed Giraffes (included), Camel Rides ($5 each), Pony Ride ($2 each), Carousel ($2 each), SOAR bird show (free tickets at kiosk near amphitheater), feed lorikeets and lories ($1 each), feed other birds at the Bird Landing ($1 each), Nature Exchange (free if you bring a nature item to trade), the Discovery House (free), the stream (free), Dallas Zoo Smart Phone App (free here.)
Sun 5pm Leave the zoo
What to Bring: Label anything important with a phone number in case it gets lost. Keep in mind Scouts are always responsible for carrying all of their own equipment, so pack light. It is ideal to bring a "day pack-" a small, lightweight bag/purse/fanny-pack for items she wants to keep with her, like money, flashlight, or sunglasses. The rest of her possessions (that she doesn't want to haul around the zoo) should go in a standard backpack or carry on type bag.
sleeping bag
pillow
pajamas
toiletry kit (toothbrush/paste, hairbrush, ponytail holder, etc.)
socks/comfortable walking shoes
clothes appropriate for the weekend's weather (The programs run rain or shine.)
troop t-shirt, to be worn on Sunday
Girl Scout Vest to be worn Saturday and Sunday (Be sure it has name/ph.#)
water bottle (not glass)
flashlight- DO NOT FORGET, this is a must!
money for food and souvenirs
Optional Items: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, bug repellant,camera
Do Not Bring: food items, glass, electronics, alcohol, pets, cigarettes
Logistical Notes:
Parking and Check-In: Saturday: Proceed past the parking lot booth and park in the lower lot. Instructors will be prepared to meet you for check-in at 6:30 PM. The gate closes and locks at 7pm- do not be late. Follow the signs for "Classroom Parking Only."
Zoo Liaison Contact Information: Debbi Blunt, Education/Events Supervisor 469.554.7300, 469.554.7382 (fax) Rick Kaiser, Night Programs Coordinator 469.554.7308
www.dallaszoo.com
Karen (Abbey's mom) and I are the official troop chaperones for this trip. Our phone numbers are in the e-mail I sent you. In the event of an emergency on our end, the safety of the children will be our number one priority. The first chance we get we will contact our not-at-the-event-emergency-go-to-person, in this case- my husband, Michael. His phone number is also in that e-mail. He will have a list with all of your emergency contact information and will relay information accordingly.
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