(You are required to RSVP to trip leader to reserve before March 22)
Tampa Animal & Art Adventure Weekend
When: Friday, April 2 – Sunday, April 4, 2010. Arrive any time after 4 p.m. to check in at the hotel. Email the event leader to coordinate car pools if desired.
What: Join us for a fun-filled weekend in Tampa, FL. The main events include a visit to Tampa’s unique Big Cat Rescue (BCR)** children must be 10 or older**, Lowry Park Zoo, Bern’s Steakhouse, and Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.
Big Cat Rescue – Non-profit sanctuary devoted to rescuing and providing a permanent home for exotic wild cats (including tigers, lions, ligers, leopards, cougars, bobcats, lynx, ocelots, servals, caracals and others, many of whom are threatened, endangered, or now extinct in the wild)
The Lowry Park Zoo – 46 acres of lush natural habitats comprising six main exhibit areas and 2000 animals. Voted #1 zoo in the U.S.
Bern’s Steak House – One of a kind culinary experience. Tour kitchen and wine cellar to learn the behind the scenes operation of this world renowned historic landmark.
The Dali Museum – Guided tour of the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist, Salvador Dali.
Projected itinerary:
Friday, April 2 – Hotel check-in, dinner at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. go to Sacred Grounds Coffee House for entertainment, board games, and of course coffee/tea.
Saturday, April 3 – Hotel lobby for breakfast at 7:30-8:30 a.m. Big Cat Rescue at 9-11 a.m. Lunch, then Lowry Park Zoo 1-5 p.m. Return to hotel for dinner at Bern’s Steak House.
Sunday, April 4 – Hotel lobby for breakfast / check out at 8 a.m. Travel to St. Petersburg for The Dali Museum at 12:00. After the museum, return home- happy about having experienced some intriguing attractions and fun with new friends. (Optional: bragging to co-workers on Monday;-)
Where: Tampa, Fl: Days Inn Tampa/Port of Tampa/ Ybor City 2904 Melbourne Blvd. Phone: 813-623-3591.
Directions to Days Inn: Take I-75 North to I-4. Take I-4 West-To Tampa exit to Exit 3. At Exit 3, take off ramp and make a right onto US-41/50 Street. Continue 1 block to Melbourne Avenue. Turn left. Hotel is on the left hand side.
Bring: Comfortable clothes and walking shoes for the weekend, rain gear in case (no umbrellas allowed in BCR), bug spray, water. Business casual/semi-formal for Bern's Steak House (strict dress code).
Cost: $120 Mosaic members and $125 non-members. The RSVP cost includes ONLY the group rate discount for the hotel (2 nights, including all taxes & continental breakfast). This is for one person per room. If you want to share the room and pay half, find a buddy or contact the trip leader to match you up! You are required to RSVP to trip leader to reserve the hotel room before March 22.
Additional Costs: BCR = $25, Lowry Park Zoo = $21 (discounts for children and seniors), Dali Museum = $17 (discounts for seniors and children). Bern’s Steak House and all meals except breakfast are paid separately on your own. Entrees at Bern’s to be from $30 and up. Kosher and vegetarian dishes available.
Contact: RSVP is required by March 22 by email only gleichera@bellsouth.net to Abbe Gleicher. Children must be supervised by an adult. Space is limited.
Come celebrate the outdoors with your Mosaic Outdoor Club of South Florida!!
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