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Zoo Trips
2012
Want to know what a Zoo trip is
like? Check out this video by Tim Ardillo, our Director of
Institutional Advancement, who lead the trip to Kenya.
Borneo
May 7-22, 2012
Join your Zoo hosts for a once-in-a-lifetime
trip to one of the most exotic and fascinating locations on
Earth - the forests of Borneo. Unique in its botanical and
animal life, this southeastern country is a must-see for
adventurers and animal lovers.
 Borneo
is an amalgam of bio-diversity that blends uncharted forests
filled with yet-to-be discovered species, a plethora of endemic
trees, orchids and other flora, and animals like you’ve never
seen before anywhere. Since 1996, reportedly 361 new animal and
plant species have been identified, supporting the on-going
efforts of international and local scientists to continue their
explorations into the seven distinct eco-regions that make up
the third largest island in the world (287,000 square miles).
Currently, there are 288 terrestrial species, 394 freshwater
fish species, 100 amphibian species, 15,000 flowering plant
species, 3,000 tree species and 420 resident bird species.
 To
put in another perspective, 40% of the world’s palm species, 50%
of the world’s dipterocarp trees and 20% of the world’s snakes
are found only in Borneo. And for orchid lovers, this is a
magical paradise of over 1,500 species in Sabah alone. Also, the
world’s largest orchid, the tiger orchid, the world’s largest
single flower, the Rafflesia arnoldii, and the world’s
largest composite flowers, the giant voodoo lily – are all found
here. The island provides the only natural habitat for the
endangered orangutan, and is a refuge for forest species, such
as Asian elephant, Sumatran rhinoceros and Borneo clouded
leopard. From the slopes of Mt. Kinabalu and the waters of the
Kinabatangan River, to the primeval forests of Danum Valley, the
romance and mystery of Borneo awaits you.
For more information on how you can travel with the Zoo to
Borneo, call Jennifer at (317) 630-2014.
Tanzania
November 5-17, 2012
 From
the plains of the Serengeti to the herds of elephants roaming
Tarangire National Park, this special safari to the home of
Africa's most spectacular wildlife will create memories that
will last a lifetime. Explore the fossils of the Olduvai
Gorge to trace the origins of mankind; experience the mighty
wandering herds of wildebeest and zebra; encounter lions,
leopards, hippos, rhinos, and so much more on this trip to the
home of the Maasai people. Visit the Maasi Mara and
Ngorongoro. Take a hot air balloon safari over the
Serengeti Plains, or an optional tour of the wonderful,
mysterious, exotic land of Zanzibar. You will meet animal
conservationists in action and experience the wonders of a
natural world available only in this remarkable country.
For more information on how you can travel with the Zoo to
Tanzania, call Jennifer at (317) 630-2014. Photo by
Jackie Curts
Complete Trip Itineraries:
Borneo Itinerary
Tanzania Itinerary
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