Ask your kids if they want to have a sleepover with some monkeys. Better yet, ask them if they want to spend the night with some monkeys, lions and tigers plus other animals. On top of that, they can bring along some friends for this sleepover. After they gleefully respond yes, watch how they will swear you are the best mom or dad that ever walked the earth. Now pat yourself on the back.
If you happen to be in the Seattle Washington area, or are planning to head out there, there are opportunities for groups of 25 (call for details about the groups) or more to participate in an overnight excursion at the Woodland Park Zoo starting in February up until November. If you happen to be visiting the Seattle area and prefer getting your money’s worth in whatever hotel room you’re renting, then you should check out the zoo’s evening adventure. You then can return to your comfortable hotel rooms afterwards.
Here’s what you get if you spend the night. The group will be lead by zoo staff to get the low down on their most extreme animals. You’ll have chances to meet different creatures and get some hands on experiences with some magnificent animals. You’ll even get to display your abilities as a contestant in the funny Most Extreme Challenges.
Now, maybe you won’t get a chance to sleep with the lions and tigers per se, but you will have the same accommodations as the animals. That will be the floor. Therefore, they recommend you bring a sleeping bag, pajamas, your own toiletries and a camera. The kids are going to need some evidence to show off the best overnight experience ever to their friends. All guests will be given a red-lensed flashlight.
That’s not all. Here’s something that might have more significance to your wallets. The following morning, everyone will have free admission to the zoo. The last time I checked, free was the best price to ever be charged. If you’d like more details, call 206-684-4841 or go to http://www.zoo.org/educate/spec_prgrms/adventures.htm. Now stop horsing around and ask the kids if they want to go.