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WILDLIFE AND EDUCATIONAL EXPEDITION TO

THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON AND PANTANAL

11-DAY DISCOVERY EXPEDITION Escorted by: Columbus Zoo President and CEO Tom Stalf

Departs JULY 9, 2016

Cost: $6895 per person, double occupancy

Plus international air from and back to the U.S.

11 – DAY WILDLIFE EXPEDITION TO BRAZIL

TRIP TO BE OPERATED: JULY 9-19, 2016 NUMBER OF DAYS: 11 DEPARTURE CITY: Manaus, Brazil COST: Based on 10 full fare participants = $6895 per person, double occupancy. The single supplement adds

$1400 to the trip cost.

WHAT IS INCLUDED: Services of World Discovery Safaris, transfers in private vehicles and boats with English

speaking naturalist guides, park entrance and preservation fees, domestic air flights from Manaus to Cuiaba and from

Campo Grande to Sao Paulo, the charter flights to and from Baia das Pedras, VA taxes as imposed by government

agencies, activities, accommodations and meals as per this itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED: International air to Manaus and from Sao Paulo, the cost of obtaining visas (currently $160) and

passports, excess baggage charges, trip insurance, tips to your drivers and naturalist guides, and items of a personal nature,

such as medications, souvenirs, excursions and services, other than those included in the itinerary, drinks other than those

included with meals, laundry, faxes, e-mails, and telephone calls.

Your Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Host – Tom Stalf As President and CEO, Tom Stalf leads the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay, Safari Golf Club and the Wilds conservation center with a single focus – inspire people to make a difference for wildlife and wild places. Annually more than 2.4 million people visit the Columbus Zoo and its other entities making it one of the most successful zoological institutions in the country and a significant economic engine in central Ohio.

Tom brings to his leadership role more than 20 years’ experience gained by first working as zookeeper and then advancing quickly through every aspect of zoo management – from animal care to exhibit design to financial management to strategic visioning. He became the youngest zoo director in the country when tapped to manage Niabi Zoo in Illinois in 1995 and guided that zoo to gain national accreditation for the first time.

A tireless champion for wildlife, Tom uses his gift of storytelling and love of education to help inspire people to join the Zoo’s mission of protecting animals globally and locally. He has traveled with Jack Hanna for education programs, zoo promotions and national television appearances for more than 15 years, and he does regular speaking engagements and television appearances, as well as speaks on behalf of state and federal legislation that affects wildlife.

Tom places a high priority on animal welfare and conservation, and he has traveled to several countries where the Zoo supports programs that help people help protect wildlife including a program helping save mountain gorillas in Rwanda, Africa. Globally, the Zoo has more than 70 conservation projects in 30 countries that are supported by $1 million raised through public donations and fundraisers each year.

Tom joined Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in May of 2010 as the Senior Vice President of Operations and one year later was promoted to Chief Operations Officer. The Board of Directors appointed him President and CEO in February 2013. He is a professional member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and has served as an AZA accreditation mentor and is currently a member of the Government Affairs committee. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Western Illinois University.

11-DAY WILDLIFE & EDUCATIONAL EXPEDITION

to

THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON & PANTANAL

DAY 1 – SATURDAY, JULY 9 -ARRIVE MANAUS, BRAZIL

Following our arrival in the Manaus International Airport we

transfer across the northern part of the city and then, for about

15 minutes, by boat, up the Tarumã River, a left-bank

tributary of the Rio Negro, to our accommodations, for the

next three nights, at EcoPark Lodge. Despite its proximity to

the city, the lodge is located in a biologically diverse segment

of the Amazon rain forest. Due to its habituated monkey

population, pristine forest environment, air conditioned

bedrooms and excellent buffet meals, Brazil’s most prominent

PhD conservation biologists, many of whom are also leaders

in high-end ecotourism services, prefer EcoPark to the other

lodges near Manaus.

The international flights we suggest from Columbus, Ohio are: AA 5065 09JUL 6 CMH / CLT 645A/815A

AA 526 09JUL 6 CLT/ MIA 1125A / 134P

AA 961 09JUL 6 MIA / MAO 501P / 1029P

DAY 2 – SUNDAY, JULY 10 - ECOPARK LODGE

We awake to the exotic sounds of the dawn chorus and have the option of joining our naturalist guide for an early

morning bird walk. After breakfast we begin our exploration of the Amazon rainforest on a trail walk in the mature forest

behind the lodge. In addition to Golden-faced Saki Monkeys, which, although fairly common near the lodge, are difficult

to find elsewhere, we should be able to see Common Woolly Monkeys as well as dozens of species of birds, frogs,

butterflies and other wildlife. In the afternoon we depart, by boat, for the mouth of the Rio Negro River. Here the dark,

tannic acid waters of the Rio Negro mix with the sediment-laden Amazon River providing a rich environment for aquatic

life. We also explore a black water lake, one of the most unusual and exciting habitats of the Amazon Basin. Their still,

mirror-like waters are often crowned by giant Victoria water lilies whose leaves may exceed seven feet in diameter and

are capable of supporting the weight of a small child. As the sun sets, we return to EcoPark Lodge, have dinner and

enjoy an evening of local music, relax in a hammock, or join our guide for a night hike in search of nocturnal wildlife.

B/L/D

DAY 3 – MONDAY, JULY 11 - ECOPARK LODGE TO CUIABA, GATEWAY TO THE JAGUAR-RICH

PART OF THE PANTANAL.

Early this morning we check out of our rooms at EcoPark Lodge and travel, by fast boat, to explore another black water

lake. Also known as oxbows, lakes of this type are formed when sections of a river or stream, become separated from a

flowing stream. The raised boardwalk here offers us an opportunity for some excellent birding, and we may also be able to

add the adorable Squirrel Monkey and the more rarely-seen White-fronted Capuchin Monkey to our list. Later in the

morning, our boat takes us to Manaus, and we’ll have a few minutes to visit the famous Manaus Opera House before

transferring to the airport.

To save time for our visit to the Opera House, we’ll take orders in advance and pick up carry-out lunches from two

restaurants near the Opera House--either fish or beef from the “Tambaquí de Banda” or a pizza made to order at the

“Splash” Pizza. Lunch today is on our own account.

Our included flight to Brasilia is followed by the included connecting flight to Cuiabá, where we’ll meet our local

naturalist guide and transfer to the brand-new Slaviero Slim Hotel, located only 500 meters from the Cuiabá Airport. B/D

11 July Manaus / Brasilia 3:37P / 7:33P 11 July Brasilia / Cuiaba 8:22P / 9:07P

DAY 4 – TUESDAY, JULY 12 - CUIABA / SOUTHWILD PANTANAL LODGE

Following breakfast we meet our local naturalist guide and drive, for about 1 ½ hours over asphalt roads and then for

another 2 ½ hours into the Pantanal on a raised dirt road known, rather grandiosely, as the “Transpantaneira”, the region’s

most famous wildlife viewing highway. Our accommodations for the night are in the SouthWild Pantanal Lodge. In

addition to being an excellent location from which to observe habituated Jabiru Storks, Hyacinth Macaws and some of the

other 400+ species of birds which have been recorded from this location, it is one of the best sites for predictably seeing

wild giant otters. These unique and charismatic animals will often come close to the boat, craning their necks and snorting

loudly. After a buffet dinner, we may join our guide for a spotlighting night drive in search of nocturnal wildlife, which

often includes sightings of a Brazilian Tapir or Ocelot. B/L/D

DAY 5 – WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 – SOUTHWILD PANTANAL LODGE/ SOUTHWILD JAGUAR SUITES

In the morning we travel over the Transpantaneira for about 2 ½ hours to the end of this 145 km-long highway. From here

we transfer, by boat, 16 km upstream on the Cuiabá River to the SouthWild Jaguar Suites, a floating, air conditioned

hotel. Constructed on the west bank of the Cuiabá River, the Jaguar Suites “flotel” is located in the epicenter of the

world’s highest recorded density of jaguars (20 cats per 40 square miles). The surrounding 540 square miles of forest and

natural savannahs are a state park and a private jaguar preserve. Many of the 36 individual jaguars regularly seen during

the June to November season are habituated to human observers in motorboats, making this sanctuary the first and only

guaranteed jaguar viewing location in the world. The unique Jaguar Suites lodge is in world’s best location from which,

on a three day visit, you have a 99.9% chance of seeing wild, free-ranging jaguars and giant otters. After checking into

our spacious, comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations, a buffet lunch and perhaps a short nap, we join our naturalist

guide for an extended boat excursion in search of these and other elusive animals. In the evening we join famed

international conservation biologist and National Geographic cover story author, Dr. Charles Munn, for a lecture /

discussion regarding the Pantanal and the Jaguar research being conducted here. In 1994, when Munn was a senior field

scientist for the Bronx Zoo (WCS), TIME Magazine selected him, along with Bill Gates and Condoleeza Rice, as one of

the 100 most promising 100 young future leaders. B/L/D

DAYS 6 and 7 - THURSDAY & FRIDAY - JULY 14 & 15 – SOUTHWILD JAGUAR SUITES

Morning and afternoon boat outings take us into this vast wetland

in search of jaguar, giant otter, tapir, capybara, manned wolf,

anaconda, caiman and other wildlife. Following dinner Dr. Charles

Munn provides lecture/ discussions and informative programs

regarding the natural history of these animals and the geography,

biology and conservation programs of the Amazon and Pantanal.

Our meals and accommodations are in the SouthWild Jaguar

Suites. B/L/D

DAY 8 – SATURDAY, JULY 16 - SOUTHWILD JAGUAR SUITES / POUSADA PIQUIRI /BAIA DAS

PEDRAS

In the morning there is an opportunity for a boat ride in search of wildlife before we transfer to Pousada Piquiri and board

our small aircraft charter flight to Fazenda Baia Das Pedras. The name of this 15 thousand hectare ranch, “Bay of Rocks”

or Baía das Pedras was inspired by its rock and gravel bottom lakes. It is one of the Pantanal’s most important wildlife

conservation sanctuaries. Our accommodation for the next three nights are in the Hotel Fazenda Baia Das Pedras. B/L/D

DAYS 9 & 10 – SUNDAY, JULY 17 & 18 – BAIA DAS PEDRAS

We have two full days to explore the Fazenda Baia Das Pedras ranch on guided nature walks, 4x4 game drives, from

horseback, and by boat. Marsh and pampas deer, giant anteaters, capybara, caimans, howler monkeys, tapir and peccary

are a few of the larger animals we should be able to find. Toucans, jabiru stork, hyacinth, yellow and scarlet macaws and

rhea are a few of the more spectacular birds we can expect to see. The Pantanal tapir and giant armadillo programs,

directed by Patricia Medici and supported by the Columbus Zoo, are two of the ranch’s important conservation initiatives.

The long term objectives of these programs are to collect ecological demographic, epidemiological and genetic data and asses the viability of these endangered animals in the Brazilian Pantanal. B/L/D

DAY 11 - TUESDAY, JULY 19 – BAIA DAS PEDRAS / CAMPO GRANDE / SAO PAULO / U. S.

Early risers have the option of participating in a before breakfast dawn walk to listen and watch as the Pantanal wakes up.

After breakfast we take the included small aircraft charter flight to Campo Grande in time to check in for our scheduled

flights to Sao Paulo and the U.S. B

19 Jul Campo Grande / Sao Paulo 3:00P / 5:40P AA 962 19JUL GRU / DFW 850P/ 520A+1

DAY 12 - WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 - ARRIVE U.S. As our aircraft lands in the U.S. we arrive home with many fond memories of our wildlife expedition to the Brazilian

Amazon rainforest and Pantanal.

The international flight we suggest to Columbus, Ohio is: AA 302 20 JUL DFW / CMH 700A /1029A

B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner; ( ) = In-flight meal © World Discovery Safaris

Sprawling over a 75,000 sq. mile area (twice the size of the state of Ohio) the Pantanal is the world's largest wetland. Eighty percent of the Pantanal is submerged during the rainy season and these nurture a biologically diverse variety of aquatic plants and animals. Marsh Deer, Giant River Otter, Hyacinth Macaw, Solitary Eagle, Maned Wolf, Bush Dog, South American Tapir, Giant Anteater and Yacare Caiman are endangered or threatened animals found here. This vast wilderness provides a habitat for some 6,000 -10,000 Jaguars, the densest and healthiest population on Earth. Yellow Anaconda, Golden Tegu, Red-footed Tortoise and Green Iguana are some of the reptiles commonly seen. Of the 400 species of birds that occur on the Pantanal floodplain, 83 are more than a pound in weight, giving this region the longest list of “large birds” in the world. During this expedition we will be able to see many of these right next to our bus and boat.

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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 the 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. Contact Patti Cattey (phone: 614-724-3558, e-mail: patti.cattey@columbuszoo.org) or Richard Mills (phone: 205-9728733, e-mail: wds2830@bellsouth.net) with any questions regarding this travel program.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 11-Day Wildlife Expedition to the Brazilian Amazon & Pantanal Departs July 9, 2016

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WHAT IS INCLUDED: Services of World Discovery Safaris, transfers in private vehicles and boats with English speaking naturalist guides, scheduled domestic air flights from Manaus to Cuiaba and from Campo Grande to Sao Paulo, charter flights to and from Baia das Pedras ranch, park entrance and preservation fees, VA taxes as imposed by government agencies, activities, accommodations and meals as per this itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED: International air to and from Brazil, costs of obtaining passports & visas (a passport valid for at least six months after the intended date of departure and a Brazil entry visa are currently required), excess baggage charges, traveler’s insurance and items of a personal nature, such as souvenirs, excursions and services that are not included in the itinerary, tips to the boat crew and naturalist guides, drinks that are not included with meals, laundry, faxes, e-mails, and telephone calls. CANCELLATION: A cancellation fee of $500 will apply once the deposit has been made. All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellations received in our office ninety (90) days or less prior to your departure date are subject to additional cancellation fees based on penalties passed on to us by the boat charter company, airlines, in-bound operators, rail company, hotels and/or other vendors.

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