UGANDA October 11 to 24, 2020

You are Cordially Invited to Join Dr. Jan Ramer Vice-President, The Wilds and the

On a Primate & Wildlife Safari to UGANDA October 11 to 24, 2020

Parker Travel Associates, Inc. 1959 S. Power Rd., Suite 103-111 • Mesa, AZ 85206 Phone: 800-743-7644 email: [email protected] CST # 2096269-40 OUR HOST – JAN RAMER

Please join me as I return to Africa in 2020, this time to Uganda! We will visit several national parks, learn about the wonderful conservation work being done there and visit with some of my good friends, human and gorilla.

We will travel first to Murchison Falls National Park, where Winston Churchill proclaimed Uganda to be the “Pearl of Africa”! We will see the powerful and majestic waterfall where the White Nile pours over a 120-foot drop. On open top trucks and in comfortable boats, we will view iconic African savannah and wetland animals along with fantastic birdlife.

After two nights at the lovely Paraa Lodge, we will move to Kibale Forest National Park where we will trek wild chimpanzees – this will be my first experience at Kibale! From there we head to Queen Elizabeth National park to experience plains, forests, rivers, and I hope we get a glimpse of the famous tree-climbing lions. We will stay in two wilderness camps and lodges along the way, each unique and comfortable. Finally, we will head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to experience the incredible mountain gorillas, and to meet my dear friends and former colleagues the Ugandan Gorilla Doctors, who help to keep that population healthy.

Oh, the mountain gorillas - no matter how many times I’ve visited gorilla groups over the years, each and every time I am struck by what a rare privilege it is that they allow us into their midst with such grace. Uganda was one of the places I spent a great deal of time during my years with Gorilla Doctors and have a special place in my heart. I can’t wait to share this beautiful country with you!

Dr. Jan Ramer Vice President, The Wilds

For further information contact: Patti Cattey at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium at [email protected] or 614-724-3558 or Terry Caldemeyer at Parker Travel at [email protected] or 800-995-4422 OUR ITINERARY

October 11 – Depart Columbus October 14 – Depart Columbus this afternoon, and fly to a U.S. gateway Murchison Falls airport where we board an overnight flight for Europe. National Park (Meals aloft) Arise very early this morning for our game drive on the northern bank of the River Nile, in our open-roof vehicle, which will give us an excellent opportunity to view and photograph the diverse wildlife. Our guide will help us spot elephant, lion, cape buffalo, Rothchild’s giraffe, hartebeest, waterbuck, oribi, bushbuck, bohor reedbuck, hyena, and, if we are lucky, the leopard. After lunch, go for a boat cruise upstream on the October 12 – Arrive Entebbe calm, Victoria Nile, to the base of the falls. Stop just few of Arrival in Europe, and board a connecting flight bound yards from the ‘Devil’s Cauldron,” to marvel at the schools for Entebbe. Late night arrival in Entebbe, where we will of hippos and crocodiles, and over the 10 mile stretch we be met and greeted, and transferred to our hotel for may see elephant, waterbuck and the Uganda Kob. This is overnight. The hotel is conveniently located near the also the zone of many bird species, like the goliath heron, Entebbe International Airport on the Kampala-Entebbe Egyptian goose, pelican, bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, Highway. After check-in, we will be briefed on our cormorant, and the rare shoebill stork. upcoming safari experience. Best Western Premier Garden Hotel. (Meals aloft) After taking shots of photogenic Murchison Falls, you may choose to continue to the top of the falls, where you will October 13 have the amazing view! See where the Nile – the world’s – Entebbe to longest river - explodes violently through a narrow cleft Murchison Falls into the Rift Valley escarpment to plunge into a frothing National Park pool 120 ft. below. Later, return to our lodge and relax for After our early the evening. morning breakfast, drive northwest to Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, we’ll stop at the Rhino Sanctuary where we will have an opportunity to trek with rhinos. There are 15 rhinos which were reintroduced here after their extinction in the 1970s through poaching. A local ranger/guide will lead us on foot to an up-close encounter. After a visit of an hour or so, we proceed to Masindi Town for lunch, and later continue to Murchison Falls National Park arriving at our lodge late afternoon. While we’re Paraa Lodge. (B,L,D) at Murchison Falls, Dr. Robert Aruho, Veterinary Officer October 15 – Murchison Falls National Park with Uganda Wildlife Authority, will speak to our to Kibale Forest National Park group. He leads all of the reintroduction efforts with After our morning breakfast, our journey to Kibale Forest giraffe in the park. National Park begins. Drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal Paraa Lodge. (B,L,D) through verdant countryside, passing through traditional homesteads, farms and tea After breakfast at our lodge, we proceed to Queen estates. We will have a stopover Elizabeth National Park following the mystical Rwenzori for lunch en-route. Arrive at Mountain Range. Our expert driver/guide will take us our lodge in the late afternoon. through the game park. Upon arriving at our lodge, we Check in at our lodge for dinner will enjoy a hot lunch and later in the afternoon, take and overnight. a unique, 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel Crater Safari Lodge. (B,L,D) into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly Approx. Transit time: 7 Hrs. the highest concentration of hippos, and this launch/ cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, October 16 – Kibale bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life Forest National Park is colorful and stupendous, with well over 550 resident - (Bigodi Swamp species. Excursion) Mweya Safari Lodge. (B,L,D) After breakfast at our lodge, transfer to the starting point of our chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest National Park. The park is reputed to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous of its 13 species is the chimpanzee, man’s closest relative. Kibale’s 1450 chimpanzees represent Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate. Kibale is also home to the rare I’Hoest’s monkey. Other primates include the black and white colobus, blue monkey, grey October 18 – Queen Elizabeth National Park cheeked mangabey, Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse eco-system of red tailed monkey, grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and and olive baboon volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance to mention but of wildlife. Have an early morning game drive and an a few. So, we will opportunity to view the massive Rwenzori as a backdrop, enjoy a guided providing excellent opportunities to spot lion, leopard, nature walk in the giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephant, defassa tropical rainforest in search of the wild chimpanzees, waterbuck, Ugandan kob, topi and bushbuck. The game red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys drives and the boat trip are memorable methods of and many others. Although chimp sightings are not discovering a vast array guaranteed, visitors stand a good chance of hearing of Ugandan wildlife. and seeing our distant cousins as they groom and bond Be sure to have your with one another. After lunch, head to Bigodi for an camera ready for these afternoon swamp walk. Bigodi was established by a local amazing sightings! development organization to protect the 2 square-mile Enjoy an afternoon Magombe Swamp that’s home to around 200 species of game drive on our way birds (including papyrus gonolek, white-winged warbler back to our lodge. and many others). The highlight of this tour is catching a Mweya Safari Lodge. glimpse of the great blue turaco. The swamp is also good (B,L,D) for spotting butterflies and primates, with eight different species here, including the grey-cheeked mangabey. The October 19 – Queen 2-3 hour guided walk is led by experienced local guides Elizabeth National who make the trip both enjoyable and exciting. Park to Bwindi Crater Safari Lodge. (B,L,D) Impenetrable Forest October 17 – Kibale Forest National Park After breakfast, pack to Queen Elizabeth National Park your bags and take a morning game drive through the Ishasha Plains where If your trek was relatively short, you may have a guided we’ll look for tree climbing lions and other wildlife before nature walk around the lodge and the surrounding heading out of Queen Elizabeth National Park and on communities in the evening at the supplement of $35 to Bwindi. The drive takes us through the Switzerland of per person. Return to our lodge for dinner with our fellow Africa area known as the Kigezi Highlands, with its terraced travelers. hillside and winding roads, to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving in the evening. Check into the lodge This evening Dr. Benare Ssebide, the Head Veterinarian for for dinner and our overnight stay. Gorilla Doctors in Uganda, will meet with us and talk about the Gorilla Doctors’ efforts. Bwindi forest is located in southwestern Uganda, and is Gorilla Safari Lodge. (B,L,D) said to be Africa’s oldest rainforest. It is world-renowned for its excellent gorilla-sighting opportunities. The rugged landscape features dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams, deep valleys and steep ridges. This untouched forest has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its breathtaking natural beauty and unique ecological significance. Aside from the amazing gorilla interactions, there are other drawcards such as a network of forest walks, over 340 species of birds to spot and a variety of butterflies. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the spectacular Virunga Volcanoes. Gorilla Safari Lodge. (B,L,D) Approx. Transit time: 5 Hrs.

October 21 – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - (Optional Second Trek or Other Activities) After breakfast, you may relax at the lodge or opt for other activities from the lodge.

Bwindi Optional Activities: - Biking Safaris to Mutanda ($50) - Birdwatching Safari in Bwindi ($85) - Nature Trails ($50) - Community visits (e.g., schools, women weaving hats, baskets, meet local people, etc.) ($35) - Golden Monkey Trekking ($100) - Second Gorilla Trek ($700)

October 22 – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest October 20 – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Lake Bunyonyi (Gorilla Trek) After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, with its After an early breakfast depart to the starting point for breathtaking scenery. the briefing about our gorilla trekking adventure, we Spend the night will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes overlooking Uganda’s of the volcanoes. We will start from the site where the deepest lake, where gorillas were encountered the day before. Although the you may try your hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the hand at paddling a exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty dugout canoe or eating of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. freshwater crayfish. One of Africa’s major highlights is when you encounter Birdnest@Lake these gentle apes. It is a humbling experience to stand Bunyonyi. (B,L,D) just yards from man’s distant cousins as they eat rest, play and bond with their young ones. Follow the mountain October 23 – gorillas as they range freely in the impenetrable forest Lake Bunyonyi to and discover their gorgeous natural habitat and the many Entebbe – Depart species they share it with. You are allowed an hour with Uganda the gorillas before finally sloping down back to our lodge. After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely drive back to Kampala, with a stopover at the Equator. There we will have an opportunity to stand in two hemispheres at the same time. Another stop at the village of Mpigi, famous for the Royal Drum Makers, allows us to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations. Late afternoon arrival back in Kampala, and proceed to Entebbe International Airport to catch the night flight bound for Europe. (B,L)

Day 24 – Arrive Columbus Morning arrival in Europe, where we connect with another flight bound for the U.S. Mid-day arrival at a U.S. gateway. After clearing U.S. Immigration and Customs formalities, board your connecting flight back to Columbus. Late afternoon arrival back in Columbus, full of lifelong memories of Uganda, its Gorillas, other wildlife, and its people! JOURNEY PRICE All Costs are Per Person (Based on a Minimum of 10 Participants)

Land Tour Prices: Estimated Airfare from Columbus: $ 6,288 – Per Person, Sharing Twin/Double $ 1,800 $ 892 – Single Supplement

Land Tour Price Includes: Land Tour Price DOES NOT Include: • Private transportation throughout using specially • International flights equipped, 4x4 vehicles • Unspecified beverages and alcohol • Services of trained and experienced English-speaking • Transportation not forming part of the tour (e.g., taxis, etc.) driver/guides • Additional activities or excursions (e.g. optional • Services of a Naturalist to accompany group (with 10 activities while at Bwindi, including a second Gorilla paying) Permit at for $700) • Full board accommodation in the lodges/camps • Laundry mentioned (or similar) • Gratuities • Boat cruises as indicated • Porterage • Wine & Cheese Sundowners • Travel Insurance • One gorilla permit per person (optional second gorilla • All other expenses of personal nature such as visas, permit for $700) telephone calls, safari shop purchases, etc. • One chimp permit per person • One rhino permit per person • Bigodi swamp walk • Mineral water while in safari vehicles • Game drives as mentioned • Airport transfers as mentioned in the itinerary • All taxes plus park entry fees TOUR RESERVATION FORM

Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari October 11 to October 24, 2020 Yes! We wish to participate in the Columbus Zoo - Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari – October 2020 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: ______

 I/We would like to include an additional gorilla permit. I/We understand that there is an extra cost of $700 per person for the second permit.

Deposit: Enclosed is my/our deposit in the amount of $ ______($1,000 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: Please Enclose a Copy of Each Participant’s Passport Photo/Data Page!) Air Transportation:  I/We wish to travel with the group from:  Columbus, or  Other City ______or  I/We will make our own arrangements, and we will provide you with a copy of our air itinerary

Travel Insurance: We strongly suggest that you obtain travel insurance protection for this journey. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers a comprehensive insurance package which allows the Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion to be waived if purchased within 21 days of the initial trip payment. For details you can call Patti Cattey at the Zoo at 614-724-3558, or go to the Zoo’s website at: https://select.travelinsure.com/?pcode=33004.

Rooming: 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 $892 if no roommate is found. I prefer a:  Non-Smoker  Smoker I desire single accommodations. Please contact me regarding possible single accommodations.

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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 deposit is non-refundable; that the final payment is due by June 10, 2020; 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 we strongly suggest that you obtain comprehensive 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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Signature ______Date ______COLUMBUS ZOO UGANDA PRIMTE & WILDLIFE SAFARI - OCTOBER 11 TO 24, 2020 TERMS & CONDITIONS

Come Along! To participate in this tour, complete the Tour Tour Host. A staff member of the Columbus Zoo will to be held responsible for any act or occurrence which might Reservation Form and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium accompany the group with a minimum of 10 confirmed occur during which time the Participant is not on board Disclaimer, and send them, along with a check for the deposit passengers. In addition, specialist driver/guides will their aircraft. The passenger tickets, when issued, whether and a copy of your passport photo page(s) to: Parker Travel, accompany the group while on safari. electronic tickets or paper tickets, shall constitute acceptance 1959 S. Power Rd., Suite 103-111, Mesa, AZ 85206. Parker Travel by the Participant of the Contract of Carriage as the sole will invoice you for the balance of the tour cost, which is due Travel Documents. A current passport, valid for at least contract between the airline involved and the Participant. by June 10, 2020. six months after the planned date of return to the U.S., is required. Currently, Uganda requires U.S. citizens to obtain a Indemnification. Neither the Columbus Zoo (“The Zoo”), nor Tour Cost. The cost of the basic land tour package is $6,288 visa for stays of up to 90 days. While Parker Travel will attempt any of the Zoo’s officers, directors, employees, agents and/ per person, double occupancy. to inform you of any change in travel document policy, it is or affiliates (collectively “Zoo employees”) are engaged in the responsibility of the Participant to ensure that all travel the sale or operation of this tour. Neither the Zoo, nor any Single Travelers & Single Supplement. There is a limit of documents are in order. Zoo employees, may be held liable for any act, occurrence, or two single rooms on this journey – first come, first served! omission. Participant agrees to indemnify the Zoo and any Zoo There is an additional single supplement charge of $892. Health & Immunizations. Participants should be in good employee, and hold them harmless, for any act, event, injury or If additional single rooms become available, the single physical condition. Uganda only requires a vaccination occurrence related to the sale and/or operation of the tour. supplement may be higher. Should a participant be traveling for Yellow Fever. However, in addition, medication for the alone, and prefer to share a room with another participant, prevention of malaria is highly recommended. Participants Limits on Parker Travel’s Responsibility. Parker Travel Parker Travel and the Columbus Zoo will attempt to match may want to check with their physician or local health Associates, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, successors, you with a roommate. department for recommendations as to other immunizations. assigns, agents and/or affiliates (collectively, “Parker”) does In addition, you should check the website of the Centers for not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide Air Travel. Air transportation (based on Economy Class Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at: www.cdc.gov/travel. services to tour participants. All such services, including hotels travel) is currently estimated at $1800 from Columbus. and other lodging, restaurants, transportation (whether by Comparable fares from other cities are available. Air travel Travel Insurance. We strongly recommend that you purchase air, land, sea, or combination), sightseeing, ground handling arrangements will be made, and tickets issued, as soon a travel insurance program which covers baggage, medical and other services, are provided by independent contractors as we are assured of a sufficient number of participants to costs, trip interruption and cancellation. Parker Travel is (“suppliers”) that are not subject to the control of Parker. operate the tour. Travel from the U.S. to Africa and return not liable for any accident, injury, or illness, and is not liable Parker cannot be held liable for any personal injury, property may be on any IATA carrier. When the air tickets are issued, for theft, damage, or loss of personal effects or baggage. damage, or any other consequential loss or damage, which they may be non-refundable and/or subject to change fees. If The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers a comprehensive occurs as a result of actions by its suppliers or by any third participants desire to make their own international air travel insurance package which allows the Pre-Existing Condition party. Additionally, and without limitation, Parker cannot arrangements in conjunction with this tour, they agree to Exclusion to be waived if purchased within 21 days of the be held liable for any injury, death, illness, inconvenience, provide Parker Travel with a copy of their air itinerary prior initial trip payment. Information will be sent to you upon or delay or damage to any personal property which may to departure. receipt of your reservation and deposit. For details you can result from acts of God, force majeure, war, civil unrest, call Patti Cattey at the Zoo at 614-724-3558, or go to the Zoo’s criminal or terrorist activity, disease, animals, strikes or other Baggage. Each airline involved in providing air transportation website at: https://select.travelinsure.com/?pcode=33004. labor activities, or food poisoning. Furthermore, Parker is has its own policy as to baggage allowance. In general, many not responsible for any delay or interruption of services as carriers to Africa allow each passenger to check a maximum of Payments & Documents. A non-refundable deposit (in the a result of any weather conditions, mechanical or other two bags. However, we ask you to limit yourself to one bag per amount of $1,000 per person) is due at the time of booking. technical problems with aircraft, passenger vehicles, vessels, person to assist with fitting all of the group’s bags in their safari The balance of the land cost is due June 10, 2020. Airline or other conveyance. In no event will Parker be liable for vehicle. Your bag should preferably be soft-sided (a duffel bag tickets will be issued once there are sufficient participants any consequential, incidental or special damages for loss is ideal). to ensure operation of the journey. The final itinerary and suffered by any person. Parker retains the right to cancel this documents will be sent to you approximately two weeks prior trip at any time, in which case a full refund of all monies paid Tours, Transfers & Ground Transportation. On all tour to departure. shall constitute a full settlement. Parker’s maximum liability, services indicated, admission fees are included. Transfers for whatever cause, shall be limited to the amount paid to between airports and hotels/lodges are included for those Changes. After issuance of airline tickets and confirmation of Parker for its services. As certain activities involved in tour arriving and departing on the group flights. Participants land services, any changes you request may result in additional features may be inherently dangerous, including, but not making their own international air travel arrangements can fees or costs. limited to, rafting, hiking, horseback riding, scuba diving, make their own way to/from the hotels, or Parker Travel can skiing, or safaris, by participating in any such dangerous provide special transfers for a fee. All ground transportation Cancellation Fees. If you find it necessary to cancel, the activity, the Participant assumes all such risks with regard for transfers and touring are by private vehicles when practical. following cancellation fees will apply: to these activities. It is the responsibility of the Participant The sequence of tour features may be modified. Special visits - On or before June 10, 2020: The deposit amount is forfeited to determine whether travel to any included destination is are subject to the availability of the hosts at the time of the - June 11 to July 19, 2020: 50% of the land tour price appropriate. The Participant agrees to become informed tour. There is no guarantee that any particular conservation - On or after July 20, 2020: 100% of the land tour price as to the latest U.S. State Department Travel Advisories project or animal species will be viewed in the course of the (no refund). and Warnings by going to http://travel.state.gov. Should journey. All cancellations must be in writing. the Participant decide to travel, notwithstanding a State Additionally, once the air tickets have been issued, they may Department Warning or Advisory, the Participant assumes all Accommodations. Accommodations throughout the tour be non-refundable (or subject to a hefty cancellation fee). We risk of death, personal injury, or property damage as a result are provided in quality hotels and lodges. If necessary, Parker strongly recommend that you obtain travel insurance protection! of those risks advised or warned against. Travel reserves the right to substitute properties of a similar category to those shown. Unused Services. After commencement of your journey, no Dispute Resolution Agreement. Any controversy or claim refund shall be provided for unused or missed services. arising out of or related to these Terms & Conditions, the Limits Meals & Beverages. Most meals are included in Uganda, on Parker Travel’s Responsibility clause, any other information as indicated by B, L, and D, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Tour Price DOES NOT Include: International airfares, airport relating to the tour program in any way, to the trip itself, or respectively. One liter bottled water is included each day departure taxes (unless included in the ticket price), passport to any services related to the trip, shall be settled solely and while on safari. Beverages are not included (with meals or and visa fees, items of a personal nature, such as laundry, exclusively by binding arbitration to be held in Phoenix, otherwise). souvenirs, communications, etc., excess baggage charges, trip Arizona, in accordance with the Expedited Procedures insurance, and gratuities to the drivers, guides, hotel staff, etc. provisions of the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the Taxes & Tips. Taxes and service fees are included on all American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), except that: (a) there services provided as part of the tour program. Tips for meals Photography. Participant agrees that Parker Travel may make shall be a single arbitrator, appointed by AAA; (b) the use of provided in the program are included in the tour price. 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PARKER TRAVEL ASSOCIATES, INC. • 1959 S. Power Rd, Suite 103-111 • Mesa, AZ 85206 Phone: 800-743-7644 • email: [email protected] • www.ParkerTravel.com COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM’S DISCLAIMER

UGANDA PRIMATE & WILDLIFE SAFARI October 11 to October 24, 2020

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 time, 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 engaging 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 full amount will be refunded without further obligation on Zoo’s part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour should such person’s health, actions or general deportment in the opinion of the Zoo impede the operation of the tour or the rights or welfare of the other participants. No refunds 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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