You are Cordially Invited to Join Tom Stalf, President and CEO, and the

On a Unique BORNEO WILDLIFE JOURNEY February 25 to March 8, 2015

PARKER TRAVEL Est. 1981

Parker Travel Associates, Inc. 1959 S. Power Rd., Suite 103-111 • Mesa, AZ 85206 Phone: 800-752-3723 • Fax: 800-526-3983 email: [email protected] website: www.Zoo-Journeys.com CST # 2096269-40 OUR ESCORT AND JOURNEY

Please join Tom Stalf, President and CEO of visited by relatively few Americans, and which offers a surprising the Columbus Zoo, on an exciting journey array of wildlife, nature and cultures. We visit Kinabalu National to discover wildlife of Borneo. After having Park, Sukau and the River area, the Sepilok Orangutan been zoo director at Niabi Zoo in Illinois, Tom Rehabilitation Center, and the Labuk Bay Proboscis Sanctuary, joined the Columbus Zoo in 2010. In February among other points of interest. On this tour we are likely to 2013 he was named President and CEO. Tom encounter an unusual array of flora and wildlife, including birds, has traveled to wildlife destinations abroad, elephants, bats, and, of course, orangutans and other monkeys. This and looks forward to accompanying you on journey is limited to a maximum of 16 participants. this amazing trip. For more information on this tour, please contact Patti Cattey, In the northeast corner of the Island of Borneo, lies the Malaysian Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, at (614) 724-3558. state of , also known as “The Land Below the Wind.” Please join the Columbus Zoo on this journey to Borneo, a destination OUR ITINERARY

Wednesday, February 25 – Depart Columbus Sunday, March 1 – Kinabalu Our Borneo Wildlife Journey begins with a departure from National Park to Columbus. We fly to a U.S. gateway , where we connect with After breakfast, we drive to Poring, an overnight flight bound for Asia. 1,500 ft above sea level, and east of the HQ. There Thursday, February 26 – Arrive we’ll explore the tropical lowland Late night arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, where we rainforest, and the jungle trail leading are met and transferred to our hotel for overnight. Shangri-La up to the treetop canopy walkways, Resort suspended some 130 ft. above the and Spa. forest floor, across giant mengaris trees, and a great variety of birds! Friday, February We’ll enjoy lunch, before driving 27 – Kota Kinabalu 4-to-5 hours to reach Sandakan, and Morning at leisure then proceeding to our lodge for to rest up after the Dinner. A night walk will allow us to long trip, or to enjoy search for nocturnal wildlife. Sepilok the resort’s facilities. Nature Resort. (B,L,D) The afternoon will be spent on an excursion Monday, March to the nearby Mari 2 – Sandakan Mari Cultural Village, an We depart the open-air museum that aims to preserve the Borneo ethnic culture. It Sepilok Nature features demonstrations of five distinct sub-cultures. In addition to Resort, and drive the guided visit itself, we’ll also enjoy a high tea before returning to to the Labuk our hotel for dinner and overnight. Bay Proboscis Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort Sanctuary. We will and Spa. (B,L,D) trek to witness the feeding of the Saturday, February 28 – Kota elusive Proboscis Kinabalu to Kinabalu National Monkeys and silver Park Area leaf langurs at the sanctuary. After lunch, we proceed to visit the After breakfast at our hotel, we’ll Rainforest Discovery Center. There we can get a birds-eye view of depart on a 2-hour overland journey, the center from the canopy walk and hanging bridge. The canopy through rice paddies and across the is also great for bird watchers to get a glimpse of some of the 250 scenic Crocker Range, to the foothills species of birds found of Mt. Kinabalu (5,000 ft). A short here, including hornbills, stop at roadside stalls at the Nabalu market will allow us to savor pitas, kingfishers and the some of the local fruits in season. Arrive at Kinabalu National Park, rare Bornean bristlehead. a World Heritage Site. The Park is home to around 4,000 species of Also, explore the flora, 10 species of mammals, and over 300 bird species. Among the botanical garden, home Park’s flora are some 1,400 species of orchids, over 600 species of to various species of flora. ferns, and more than 40 species of oak trees, as well as carnivorous Return to our hotel for pitcher plants! We’ll visit the Park’s Education Center and the dinner and overnight. Mountain Garden. Proceed to our hotel for dinner and overnight. Sepilok Nature Resort. Heritage Hotel (or similar). (B,L,D) (B,L,D) Tuesday, March 3 – Friday, March 6 – Sandakan to Sukau Sukau Depart our hotel and drive Both morning and to the Sepilok Orang Utan afternoon boat trips will be Rehabilitation Center. There planned today to search we’ll watch a video show, for even more wildlife, and then walk ten minutes including proboscis through the rainforest, on monkeys in the wild! wooden boardwalks, to Sukau Rainforest Lodge. witness the feeding of the (B,L,D) orangutans at 10:00 am. After lunch we transfer to Saturday, March 7 – Sukau – Sandakan – Kota the Sandakan jetty for a 2½ Kinabalu – Depart hour boat journey to the After breakfast we multi award-winning Sukau return to Sandakan by Rainforest Lodge, located boat. After lunch we will along Sabah’s longest proceed to Four Points river, the Kinabatangan. by Sheraton where day Along the way, we’ll have rooms will be provided the opportunity to view to allow us to freshen up birds and wildlife. Take a river cruise using an electric motor in for the trip home. Late search of wildlife and birds. Enjoy a afternoon transfer to candlelight dinner overlooking the the Sandakan Airport riverbank, followed by a slide show and for a flight back to Kota interpretation by a naturalist guide. Kinabalu, where we board our late night flight back to the U.S. Four Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (B,L,D) Points by Sheraton Sandakan (Day Rooms). (B,L) Wednesday, March 4 – Sukau We’ll wake up to the calls of Gibbons and Sunday, March 8 – Arrive Columbus Hornbills. Arrival back in Before the U.S. today. breakfast, we After clearing U.S. take an early Immigration and morning river Customs formalities, cruise up the we board a Kinabatangan connecting flight River to the Kelenanap oxbow lake, back to Columbus to view more birds and wildlife. After this evening, full of breakfast, proceed for an educational lifelong memories tour along the Hornbill Boardwalk, of Borneo and its located just behind the lodge, with their wildlife! in-house naturalist. In the afternoon, we proceed for another river cruise, this one Included to search for Borneo Elephants. Sukau Meal Codes: Rainforest Lodge. (B,L,D) B - Breakfast L - Lunch Thursday, D - Dinner. March 5 – Sukau Another early morning river cruise today, this time along the Menanggol River by silent electric motor in search of wildlife. After lunch, we’ll proceed 17 miles overland to the vicinity of the Gomantong Cave. The cave is surrounded by primary rainforest, which makes it an ideal place to spot orangutans in the wild. Weather permitting, we’ll witness the exodus of over two million bats, as well as raptors. Return to our lodge for dinner and overnight. Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (B,L,D) JOURNEY PRICE (All Costs are Per Person)

Land Tour Cost - Double Occupancy...... $4,185 Single Room Supplement...... $744

Estimated Airfare from Columbus (Including all taxes, surcharges and fees)...... $2,000 (but subject to change until ticketed)

Land Tour Price Includes: Land Tour Price Does Not Include: • Activities and excursions, as indicated, with English Speaking • Airfares (quoted separately) Guides on a Private Basis (where applicable) • Beverages (with meals or otherwise) • 9 Nights accommodations as described (or similar), with private • Camera/Video fees where required facilities, plus dayrooms on March 7 • Excess Baggage fees • All Meals as indicated, from Breakfast on February 27 to Lunch on March 7 • Items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, laundry, etc. • Entrance fees for all included visits • Tips to guides, drivers, etc. • Transportation (land) on a private basis, with air conditioned vehicles (where appropriate) • Travel Insurance • Transportation by boat (regular or charter) on portions of the trip • A staff member(s) of the Columbus Zoo will accompany the group with a minimum of six confirmed passengers. • Applicable local and government taxes on services. TOUR RESERVATION FORM

PARKER TRAVEL BORNEO WILDLIFE JOURNEY Est. 1981 February 25 to March 8, 2015

Yes! We wish to participate in the Columbus Zoo Borneo Wildlife Journey – February 25 to March 8, 2015. Please confirm space for the following participants (full names exactly as they appear on passports): 1. Full Name (as on passport)______Date of Birth: ______Gender: ❏ M ❏ F 2. Full Name (as on passport)______Date of Birth: ______Gender: ❏ M ❏ F Street Address:______City:______State: ______Zip ______Home Phone:______Work:______Cell Phone:______Email:______Fax:______Deposit: Enclosed is my/our deposit in the amount of $______($400 per person). Kindly make check or money order payable to “Parker Travel – Client Trust Account” and mail to: Parker Travel , 1959 S. Power Rd., Suite 103-111, Mesa, AZ 85206. (Note: Deposit can be made by credit card. However, the final payment must be by check or money order) Air Transportation: ❏ I/We wish to depart from______(your preferred airport); or ❏ I/We will make our own arrangements, and we will provide you with a copy of our air itinerary ❏ Contact me/us with a quote to upgrade to Business Class or First Class airfare. Travel Insurance: Parker Travel strongly suggests that you obtain travel insurance protection for this journey. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers a comprehen- sive insurance package which allows the Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion to be waived if purchased within 21 days of the initial trip payment. In- formation will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation and deposit. For details you can call the Zoo at 614-724-3558, or go to the Zoo’s website at: https://www.travelinsure.com/select?/pcode=33004 Special Requests/Comments (Smoking/Non-Smoking Rooms, Roommate Request, etc.): ______

❏ I am sharing a room with ______(submitting their own Registration Form). ❏ We prefer a room with: ❏ One Bed or ❏ Two Beds ❏ I am traveling alone, but would like a roommate. I understand that Parker Travel and the Columbus Zoo will attempt to find a roommate; however, I will pay the additional Single Supplement of $744 if no roommate is found. I prefer a: ❏ Non-Smoker ❏ Smoker ❏ I desire single accommodations throughout, and agree to pay the $744 single supplement.

I/We certify that I/we are in generally good physical condition, and free of any condition which would interfere with the operation, safety, or enjoyment of the group or its members.

I/We have read and understood the Terms & Conditions on the reverse, and agree to be bound by them. This includes, among other provisions, that the de- posit is non-refundable; that the final payment is due by November 21, 2014; that the airfare is additional and will be determined at the time the group is formed (approximately three-to-four months prior to departure), and that the airfares indicated are estimates and are subject to change until ticketed; that Parker Travel strongly suggests that you obtain travel insurance protection for this journey; and that neither the Columbus Zoo, nor any of their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents or affiliates, are liable for any act, event, occurrence or omission with regard to this journey..

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Come Along! To participate in this tour, complete the Tour Travel Documents. A current passport, valid for at least six Indemnification. Neither the Columbus Zoo (“The Zoo”), nor Reservation Form, and Credit Card Authorization (if applicable) months after the planned return travel to the U.S., is required. any of the Zoo’s officers, directors, employees, agents and/ and send it to: Parker Travel, 1959 S. Power Rd., Suite 103-111, Currently, does not require U.S. citizens to obtain or affiliates (collectively “Zoo employees”) are engaged in Mesa, AZ 85206. Parker Travel will invoice you for the balance a visa. While Parker Travel will attempt to inform you of any the sale or operation of this tour. Neither the Zoo, nor any of the tour cost, which is due by November 21, 2014. change in travel document policy, it is the responsibility of the Zoo employees, may be held liable for any act, occurrence, or Participant to ensure that all travel documents are in order. omission. Participant agrees to indemnify the Zoo and any Tour Cost. The cost of the basic land tour package is $4,185 Zoo employee, and hold them harmless, for any act, event, per person, double occupancy. Health & Immunizations. Participants should be in injury or occurrence related to the sale and operation of the generally good physical condition. Participants may want Single Travelers & Single Supplement. If a participant tour. to check with their physician or local health department for desires single accommodations throughout, there is an recommendations as to immunizations. In addition, you Limits on Parker Travel’s Responsibility. Parker Travel additional single supplement charge of $744. Should a should check the website of the Centers for Disease Control Associates, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, successors, participant be traveling alone, and prefer to share a room with and Prevention (CDC) at: www.cdc.gov/travel. assigns, agents and/or affiliates (collectively, “Parker”) does another participant, Parker Travel and the Columbus Zoo will not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide attempt to match you with a roommate. If a roommate is not Travel Insurance. Parker Travel strongly recommends that you services to tour participants. All such services, including found, the $744 single supplement will apply. purchase a travel insurance program which covers baggage, hotels and other lodging, restaurants, transportation (whether medical costs, trip interruption and cancellation. Parker Travel Air Travel. Air transportation (based on Economy Class travel) by air, land, sea, or combination), sightseeing, ground is not liable for any accident, injury, or illness, and is not liable is currently estimated at: $2000 from Columbus. Comparable handling and other services, are provided by independent for theft, damage, or loss of personal effects or baggage. fares from other cities available. Air travel arrangements will contractors (“suppliers”) that are not subject to the control The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers a comprehensive be made, and tickets issued, as soon as we are assured of a of Parker. Parker cannot be held liable for any personal insurance package which allows the Pre-Existing Condition sufficient number of participants to operate the tour. Travel injury, property damage, or any other consequential loss or Exclusion to be waived if purchased within 21 days of the from the U.S. to Borneo and return may be on Asiana Airlines damage, which occurs as a result of actions by its suppliers initial trip payment. Information will be sent to you upon and/or any other IATA carrier. When the air tickets are issued, or by any third party. Additionally, and without limitation, receipt of your reservation and deposit. For details you can they may be non-refundable and/or subject to change fees. Parker cannot be held liable for any injury, death, illness, call the Zoo at 614-724-3558, or go to the Zoo’s website at: Participants can contact Parker Travel for information on inconvenience, or delay or damage to any personal property https://www.travelinsure.com/select?/pcode=33004/ Business Class and/or First Class air travel. If participants which may result from acts of God, force majeure, war, civil desire to make their own international air travel arrangements Payments & Documents. A non-refundable deposit (in the unrest, criminal or terrorist activity, disease, animals, strikes or in conjunction with this tour, they agree to provide Parker amount of $400 per person) is due at the time of booking. The other labor activities, or food poisoning. Furthermore, Parker Travel with a copy of their air itinerary prior to departure. balance of the land cost is due November 21, 2014. Airline is not responsible for any delay or interruption of services tickets will be issued once there are sufficient participants to as a result of any weather conditions, mechanical or other Baggage. Each airline involved in providing air transportation ensure the operation of the journey. The final itinerary and technical problems with aircraft, passenger vehicles, vessels, has its own policy as to baggage allowance. In general, many documents will be sent to you approximately two weeks prior or other conveyance. In no event will Parker be liable for any carriers to Borneo allow each passenger to check a maximum to departure. consequential, incidental or special damages for loss suffered of two bags, each weighing 50 lbs. or less. However, we by any person. Parker retains the right to cancel this trip at recommend you pack as lightly as possible, and try to limit Changes. After issuance of airline tickets and confirmation any time, in which case a full refund of all monies paid shall yourself to one bag. Most airlines limit carry-on bags to one of land services, any changes you request may result in constitute a full settlement. Parker’s maximum liability, for item (which will fit into the overhead bins or under the seat in additional fees or costs. whatever cause, shall be limited to the amount paid to Parker front of you) plus one “personal item,” which may be a purse/ for its services. As certain activities involved in tour features briefcase/laptop, for example. Cancellation Fees. If you find it necessary to cancel, the following cancellation fees will apply: may be inherently dangerous, including, but not limited Tours, Transfers & Ground Transportation. On all tour to, rafting, hiking, horseback riding, scuba diving, skiing, services indicated, admission fees are included. Transfers - Up to 90 days prior to departure or safaris, by participating in any such dangerous activity, The deposit amount is forfeited between and hotel are included for those arriving the Participant assumes all such risks with regard to these - 90 Days to 31 Days prior to departure activities. It is the responsibility of the Participant to determine and departing on the group flights. Participants making their 50% of the land tour price own international air travel arrangements can make their own - 30 days or less prior to departure whether travel to any included destination is appropriate. The way to/from the hotels, or Parker Travel can provide special 100% of the land tour price (no refund). Participant agrees to become informed as to the latest U.S. transfers for a fee. All ground transportation for transfers and State Department Travel Advisories and Warnings by going to touring are by private vehicles. The sequence of tour features Additionally, once the air tickets have been issued, they http://travel.state.gov. Should the Participant decide to travel, may be modified. Special visits are subject to the availability are non-refundable (or subject to a hefty cancellation fee). notwithstanding a State Department Warning or Advisory, of the hosts at the time of the tour. There is no guarantee that We strongly recommend that you obtain travel insurance the Participant assumes all risk of death, personal injury, or any particular animal species will be viewed in the course of protection! property damage as a result of those risks advised or warned against. the journey. Unused Services. After commencement of your journey, no Accommodations. Accommodations throughout the tour refund shall be provided for unused or missed services. Dispute Resolution Agreement. Any controversy or claim are provided in quality hotels and lodges. If necessary, Parker Tour Price DOES NOT Include: International Airfares, Airport arising out of or related to these Terms & Conditions, the Travel reserves the right to substitute properties of a similar departure taxes (unless included in the ticket price), passport Limits on Parker Travel’s Responsibility clause, any other category to those shown. fees, beverages, items of a personal nature, such as laundry, information relating to the tour program in any way, to the trip itself, or to any services related to the trip, shall be Meals. All meals are included on this tour while in Borneo, souvenirs, communications, etc., excess baggage charges, trip insurance, and gratuities to the drivers and guides. settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration to be from Breakfast on February 27 to Lunch on March 7, inclusive. held in Phoenix, Arizona, in accordance with the Expedited (Note that beverages are not included - with meals or Photography. Participant agrees that Parker Travel may make Procedures provisions of the Commercial Arbitration Rules otherwise). use of any photo, video, or other image taken during the of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), except that: Taxes & Tips. Taxes and service fees are included on all journey by our photographers, guides, escorts, or other tour (a) there shall be a single arbitrator, appointed by AAA; (b) services provided as part of the tour program. Tips for hotels participants, without payment or explicit permission. the use of discovery shall not be permitted; (c) the arbitrator and meals provided in the program are included in the tour Airline Responsibility Clause. The airlines involved are not shall solely determine questions of law and admissibility of price. Tips to local driver, and guides are left to the discretion to be held responsible for any act or occurrence which might evidence; and (d) each party shall bear its own costs and of the participants. Guidelines as to suggested tips will be occur during which time the Participant is not on board expenses, including travel, counsel, and witnesses, and an included with the final documents. their aircraft. The passenger tickets, when issued, whether equal share of the administrative, arbitrator and venue-rental fees. Tour Escort. A staff member(s) of the Columbus Zoo will electronic tickets or paper tickets, shall constitute acceptance accompany the group with a minimum of six confirmed by the Participant of the Contract of Carriage as the sole passengers. In addition, a Naturalist/Guide, familiar with contract between the airline involved and the Participant. Borneo’s nature and wildlife, will accompany the group while in Borneo.

PARKER TRAVEL ASSOCIATES, INC. • 1959 S. Power Rd., Suite 103-111 • Mesa, AZ 85206 Phone: 800-752-3723 • Fax: 800-526-3983 • email: [email protected] • www.ParkerTravel.com CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM

PARKER TRAVEL BORNEO WILDLIFE JOURNEY Est. 1981 February 25 to March 8, 2015

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PARKER TRAVEL ASSOCIATES, INC. • 1959 S. Power Rd., Suite 103-111, Mesa, AZ 85206 Phone: 800-752-3723 • Fax: 800-526-3983 • email: [email protected] • www.ParkerTravel.com COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM’S DISCLAIMER

BORNEO WILDLIFE JOURNEY February 25 to March 8, 2015

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (hereafter “Zoo”) is not the tour operator.

Zoo is not responsible for changes of flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or car-rental reservations, delays, losses, injuries, inconveniences, cessation of operations, airline or tour operator bankruptcies, acts of God, or any other event beyond Zoo’s control.

Zoo acts only as agent for participants with respect to travel services, and it shall not be responsible for changes of flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or other reservations, injury, damage, loss of baggage, accidents or for the acts or defaults of any person or entity engaged in conveying participants or in carrying out other arrangements of the tour. Further, Zoo shall not be responsible for losses or additional expenses of any participants due to sickness, weather, strike, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, quarantine, acts of God, or other causes beyond its control.

Zoo shall not be responsible for alteration of the itinerary as deemed necessary for carrying out the tour and the right is reserved to substitute hotels of similar quality. The right is further reserved to cancel any tour prior to departure; in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on Zoo’s part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour should such person’s health, actions or general deportment in the opinion of Zoo impede the operation of the tour or the rights or welfare of the other participants. No refund will be made for the unused portion of any tour.

Applicants for participation in this tour accept in full all the conditions set forth above.

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