Zedonk n’ Tube - Sat, Aug 14 2010

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Zedonk n' Tube

The Basics:

Event Type:

Multi-Sport

Event Location:

Chestatee Animal Preserve & Cool River Tubing

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 14 2010 10:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Aug 2 2010 9:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 12 2010 12:00 pm

Event Duration:

Approximately 10 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Trip Leader(s):

Pam
Scott Bennett

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Member Cost:

$16.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

22 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Ever see a zedonky? I didn't even know what one WAS until I learned that the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve has one. And now I want to see it.

The Chestatee Wildlife Preserve is a Georgia non-profit corporation and fully licensed rescue. It is home to a variety of rescued exotic and domestic animals, many of which you can get close to and some of which you can feed. Volunteers circulating throughout the property are quick to help with answers. For more information, go here: http://www.chestateewildlife.com/

We'll spend about an hour wandering around and taking pictures. There is also the possibility of a private tour, which would cost an extra $3-$10 per person (and depending on whether they have a guide available). The tour takes about an hour and will give us a chance to get even closer to some of the exotic animals. I can't promise which ones, but you should know that they have tigers, a baby grizzly, leopards, a young Bactrian camel (2 humps), lemurs, and of course the baby zedonkey!

Be sure to bring a snack, lunch and a drink. There are many places to sit throughout the Preserve, including some picnic tables. We'll have lunch after our visit with the critters, and then we'll head up into Helen.

In Helen, we'll meet at the tubing outfitter (name and directions will be emailed prior to the trip) where we'll grab a tube and hop on the river. We'll have a lazy float that will take a few hours, and then we'll get shuttled back to our cars where we'll change. This trip leader will be heading home afterwards, but usually people like to have dinner in Helen. Lots of good options!

Should be a fun, low-key day. Look forward to seeing you!

Required Items to Bring:
Cash to pay Chestatee Animal Preserve (at least $10, maybe up to $20), Tubing ($5-$6), gas (calculated)
Comfortable clothes for the preserve visit - it will be hot!
Water/electrolyte replacement
Lunch/snacks
Walking/hiking shoes
River shoes (Tevas, Keens, crappy old sneakers, etc)
Swimsuit
Towel (to sit on or dry self)
Bag for wet stuff

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
HAT!
Sunscreen
Bugspray (I probably won't be bringing any but you may want to!)
Waterproof bag for your stuff if you're going to take it tubing
Dry clothes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Will be emailed prior to the event.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:45 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

*Note: There is a city ordinace in Helen against adult beverages anywhere but licensed sellers. I hear they are strict and the tickets are expensive.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Member Cost:

$16.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Chestatee Animal Preserve Entrance Fee: $10
Private tour $75 total; it will be up to the group to decide on the tour once we get there. (Note: Your trip leaders really, really hope everyone wants to do the tour!)
Tubing $5-$6

You will need to bring cash for the animal preserve and tubing. Don't forget gas money for your driver and dinner (IF you'll be eating dinner after the event.)

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