Special Polar Bear Lecture
May 3, 2008 2 PM – Columbus Zoo Business Office Mezzanine 
The Columbus Zoo is pleased to have Robert Buchanan, President of Polar Bears International give a presentation on the Zoo’s exciting travel program to Churchill, Manitoba. Please RSVP to Linda Shinafelt 614-645-3495 or linda.shinafelt@columbuszoo.org.
 
Travel opportunities for 2008 include:
 
June 15 – 26     
Rwanda
This is a unique opportunity to see mountain gorillas, experience Rwandan cultures and visit Partners In Conservation projects. For more information, view the Rwanda itinerary.
 
July 2 - 10                                
Costa Rica for Teens
The Zoo’s Education Departments invites young teens on a conservation adventure and turtle tagging expedition. For more information, view the Costa Rica itinerary.
 
September 3 - 10          
Alaska
Your trip begins in Anchorage with stops at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska SeaLife Center, Denali National Park and ends in Fairbanks. For more information, view the Alaska itinerary.
 
October 1 - 18
Australia
Your 18-day tour to the “Land Down Under” includes visits to the Daintree Rainforest National Park, Great Barrier Reef and Tasmania. Optional post-trip to New Zealand. For more information view the Australia itinerary.
 
Oct. 17 – 26     
Peruvian Amazon Voyage
Travel the Amazon River and absorb the beauty of the world’s largest rainforest. View a vast assortment of birds, dolphins and monkeys and enjoy a visit to the Amazon Natural Park. For more information, view the Peruvian Amazon Voyage itinerary.
 
Oct. 28 – Nov. 3
Churchill, Manitoba
Travel with Polar Bears International zoological tour in Churchill and stay three days in the Tundra Buggy® Lodge. In addition to polar bears, you’ll see other abundant wildlife in the region. For more information, view the Churchill, Manitoba itinerary.
 
For more information about travel with the Zoo call (614) 645-3495.