DESCRIPTION: NEW THIS YEAR! Anyone who is interested in knowing more about how modern zoos contribute to conservation of endangered species and rehabilitation of injured wildlife will find this tour fascinating. Children of all ages will enjoy a leisurely stroll around Micke Grove Zoo, which is part of a large regional park. This small zoo provides an intimate setting with numerous species found in Madagascar as well as examples of local wildlife. Join us at Hutchins Street Square for festival activities and cap off your day with a guided tour of the zoo. This special behind the scenes adventure is led by zoo staff, who will share information about how they care for the animals. Participants will learn how zoos interact with each other to promote conservation of endangered species through preservation of gene diversity. Mike Grove Park is a haven for local migratory bird species, so avid birders will want to so some birding in their natural habitat after the tour.
TIME: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
NOTE: There is no festival fee, but the tour is restricted to those who have registered through this website. There is a $6.00 fee to enter the park. Adults will pay $5.00 each for zoo entrance. Children will pay $3.00 each.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS ON SATURDAY
DIRECTIONS TO THE TOUR: Drive south of Hutchins Street Square on Hutchins Street to Armstrong Road. Turn left and drive to Micke Grove Road. Turn right and enter the park
LANDS PASS : No Lands Pass is required for this tour
OTHER TOURS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST: You may be interested in knowing that other Sandhill Crane tours are available during the fall and winter. For more information about California Department of Fish and Wildlife tours during the season go to this CDFW website. For information about Sandhill Crane tours through the Cosumnes River Preserve, click here.
NOTE: There is no festival fee, but the tour is restricted to those who have registered through this website. There is a $6.00 fee to enter the park. Adults will pay $5.00 each for zoo entrance. Children will pay $3.00 each.
PRICE:
Adult: $0.00
Youth: $0.00
Child: $0.00
Tours available for purchase beginning September 3, 2024
REGISTER ONLINE: September 3 – October 26, 2024
NOTE: Tour guides will receive a list of customers who have registered before the tour.
LATE REGISTRATION: Customers who register online after October 26 must present a hard copy or phone displaythe email receipt to their tour guide at the time of the tour.
REGISTRATION AT THE FESTIVAL: Unsold tickets will be available during the festival and can be purchased on this website.
This map can be used to search for the best route to your tour from your current location. Drive time from Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, California to this tour is approximately 15 minutes.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WHERE AND WHEN TO MEET YOUR GUIDE: Stop at the entrance station and pay for the park entrance fee. Proceed to the Zoo and park near the entrance. Meet your guide at the main gate. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour to allow for the time it takes to drive to the parking area.
QUESTIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION: Contact the Registration Coordinator at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org or leave a message at (800) 581-6150. Notify the Registration Coordinator in advance if special accommodations are needed. Expect a response from the Coordinator within the week.
TOURS TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE
NOTE: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SATURDAY NIGHT
CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refunds (minus a 3% processing fee) are available prior to a tour upon the customer’s request at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org. A full refund is automatically issued for any events cancelled by the festival organizers.
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