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Who would be interested in a tour of the Scott aquarium at the Omaha zoo?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by blackx-runner, Jul 2, 2013.

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  1. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team


    I contacted the Henry Doorly Zoo inquiring about a behind the scenes tour of the Scott aquarium. They said they can definitely arrange a tour of the facilities for us. I know this is something I have wanted to do since I got involved in the hobby, I'm sure I am not alone. So who all would be interested in doing this? We would just have to pay regular $15 admission price to the zoo. It sounds like the aquatics curator would be the one handling the tour for us.


    I'm going to be looking at doing this mid-august like the 17th. If the interest is there we could probably look at renting a van or 2 to make the trip even more cost effective. Lets hear some input and see if this is worthwhile to invest some planning into. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif
     
    blackx-runner, Jul 2, 2013
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  2. Fence13

    Fence13 Experienced Reefkeeper

    I think this would be an excellent idea! I was just there Saturday and was wondering how they did everything. Does this include the penguin tank? I always wanted a penguin. But in all seriousness, I think any tour would be amazing.
     
    Fence13, Jul 2, 2013
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  3. Dave

    Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

    Great idea! We would be very interested in going but have a conflict on the 17th (the 24th and beyond works).
     
    Dave, Jul 2, 2013
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  4. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    I don't know about the penguin tank, but I could certainly ask.
     
    blackx-runner, Jul 2, 2013
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  5. Big John

    Big John Inactive User

    I'm concerned about the date, mid summer? To many outdoor things still going on with families, maybe not.
    I think fall would be a better time.
     
    Big John, Jul 2, 2013
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  6. xmasia

    xmasia Well-Known ReefKeeper

    well when ever the date is set you all must gooo ive been behind the scenes and it is a must seee
     
    xmasia, Jul 2, 2013
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  7. ninjazx777

    ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

    Yep its pretty cool behind the scenes.
     
    ninjazx777, Jul 3, 2013
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  8. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    children are welcome on the tour, and they limit the group size to 30.
    Would be a great way to spend the end of summer with the family before the kids head back to school. A day at the zoo, and a behind the scenes tour for the fish nerds.
     
    blackx-runner, Jul 3, 2013
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  9. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    Anyone want to do this? Is there a better date that would work best for a group to take this tour?
     
    blackx-runner, Jul 14, 2013
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  10. Dave

    Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

    We would definitely be interested. Would need to be August 25th or later for our schedule though and then we are pretty open.
     
    Dave, Jul 14, 2013
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  11. dead fish

    dead fish Dead Fish

    We'd be interested but it would have to be after 9/10. I'm running for school bird in Iowa city and that's election day.
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    dead fish, Jul 14, 2013
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  12. Kpotter2

    Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper




    School Bird that's funny! I would love to, but Potter vacation was allready planed by my wife to visit that zoo on our way to Colorado in a few weeks.
     
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    Kpotter2, Jul 14, 2013
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  13. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    Bump. It looks like the consensus is to move this back later in the summer. How does Sept look for anyone interested?
     
    blackx-runner, Aug 1, 2013
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  14. Chris C.

    Chris C. Experienced Reefkeeper

    Just a reminder that September 14 is when the Des Moines region is heading to Nebraska Aquatics for their two year anniversary that includes a lot of great give aways and also speakers!!!!
     
    Chris C., Aug 1, 2013
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  15. Dave

    Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

    We are in for any weekend in September (after labor day) with the exception of the 14th (but could do the 15th)
     
    Dave, Aug 1, 2013
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  16. doug1029

    doug1029

    We would be interested on any Saturday or Sunday. This sounds so cool!!!
     
    doug1029, Aug 1, 2013
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  17. big gene

    big gene

    I am very interested in this event, i think that would be so awesome. I love that aquarium.
     
    big gene, Aug 2, 2013
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  18. Sponge

    Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

    September might work for me :0)
     
    Sponge, Aug 2, 2013
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  19. Kpotter2

    Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper

    End of September for me.
    Sent via App 2
     
    Kpotter2, Aug 3, 2013
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  20. Fence13

    Fence13 Experienced Reefkeeper

    Anytime except for the 21st that'd be great. I also wouldn't mind like Dave said above, doing it on the 15th or the day after the Nebraska thing.
     
    Fence13, Aug 3, 2013
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