What:
Hear about Woodland Park Zoo’s Wildlife Adventures Costa Rica Family Adventure during a slide-illustrated pre-trip lecture. Our knowledgeable presenter will prepare you for your expedition to Costa Rica.

When:
Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.

Where:
Woodland Park Zoo’s Education Center near the zoo’s South Gate at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N. Parking is free.

Info:
July 14-25, 2004, Costa Rica Family Adventure
Your Woodland Park Zoo adventure will offer the opportunity to share the magic of discovery with your children as you explore Costa Rica’s ecologically diverse habitats. Raft the Sarapiqui River. Explore Arenal Volcano on guided walks through the forests and across lava flows to learn about the geology that makes this region unique. Hike through the rich tropical rain forest to search for monkeys, three-toed sloth, kingfisher and toucan. View Monteverde Cloud Forest from the Sky Walk. Baird’s tapir, jaguar and ocelot inhabit this forest reserve. Carara Biological Reserve’s lagoons, marshlands and forests support populations of crocodile, caiman, coatamundi, peccary, white-faced capuchin, howler and spider monkeys, and the scarlet macaw. Enjoy a horseback ride to Nauyaca Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Costa Rica. Cost: $3,195 per person; $2,595 for children 8-11 years of age sharing a room with two adults. Includes round-trip airfare from Seattle.

Woodland Park Zoo’s Wildlife Adventures Travel Program offers affordable and exciting opportunities to encounter animals in the wild, explore exotic destinations, and experience local cultures. Guided by experienced zoo staff and other local wildlife experts, Wildlife Adventures introduce travelers to scientists engaged in field research and conservation activities.

For more information, call the zoo’s Wildlife Adventures Travel Program office at 206-233-2509, or 206-684-4026 (TTY), or visit the "Travel" section of the zoo's Web site.