Timeline
What time will we be departing for the zoo?
9am
what type of shoes should we wear to the zoo?
sneakers/closed-toe shoes
no sandals/open-toe or strapless shoes
How much money will you need to bring to pay for your ticket?
$12
True or False:
Transportation will be provided to group members and their parents.
False: Parents who wish to join the zoo event are responsible for their own transportation.
True or False:
Its okay to pick the plants, flowers, leaves or other plant materials at the zoo?
False
For those meeting the group at the zoo, what time should you be at the zoo's main entrance doors?
10:15am
True or False:
Group members should bring a pair of noise cancelling headphones if they need them?
True. There will also be one agency pair of headphones to borrow.
True or False:
The zoo allows guests to bring their own food and beverages inside?
True: No glass bottles
For those using the provided transportation, where will we meet in the morning?
Arc Ontario main facility front entrance area
What are three things we cannot bring into the zoo?
acceptable answers
glass containers, alcohol, cigarettes/cigars/vapes, weapons, balloons, clothing with inappropriate material, inappropriate language
What time will we take a break to have lunch?
around 12pm
True or False:
Group members will not need to worry about sun & heat protection.
False
What will group members need money for?
ticket, food/beverages, souvenirs
True or false:
It is best to arrive at the Arc Ontario for transportation right at the time when we will be leaving?
False: We will leave promptly at 9am. Please come at least 10 minutes early to allow for time to use the bathroom.
True or False:
If you find fur, feathers, nests and/or eggs, or a cool rock or plant, its okay to take them home with you?
False: Any items of nature are to stay at the zoo. What you bring in is what you bring out, plus any souvenirs bought.
What time will the group leave the zoo and at what time should those leaving the zoo with their own ride be picked up at?
2pm
list three ways to stay safe from the sun and heat.
acceptable answers
bring/drink water, sunscreen, wear a hat, sunglasses, portable cooling fan, cooling towel, stand in the shade when possible
True or False:
Group members need to bring a packed lunch?
False: Group members have the option of bringing a lunch or bringing money to purchase a lunch.
What are three expectations to follow for when we are in the van?
acceptable answers
wear a seat belt, low voice volume, no eating or drinking in the van, don't touch the driver, take care of your own trash
If you cannot find a trash can or the trash can you've located is full what should you do?
Hold onto your trash until you find a trash can to dispose your trash in. Don't add trash to an overfilled trash can as the trash can fall out and be consumed by an animal which could be harmful to them.
For those riding back to the main facility for pick up, what time should you have your ride pick you up at?
3pm
If you need to take a break or use the bathroom who should you communicate this with?
Myself (Katie Thomas) or Kayli Hedger
What are two things you should bring to protect you from the sun/heat?
acceptable answers
water, sunscreen, hat, etc.
Who will be driving us to and from the zoo?
Kayli Hedger
What are three ways we can show respect to the animals?
acceptable answers
using a low voice volume to not scare them, not banging on the glass of the enclosures, not throwing objects in to the exhibits, not feeding the animals, refraining from chasing or harassing the native animals