Bring Your E-Ticket and/or Confirmation Number to the Hunt: After you complete your online ticket purchase, you will see an on-screen “e-ticket” that you should print out and bring to the hunt. If you purchase tickets over the phone, you will receive a confirmation number that you should bring to the hunt. You must have a valid e-ticket or confirmation number to participate in the hunt. You will also receive an e-mail receipt of your purchase. No tickets will be sold at the hunt. If you need to purchase tickets, return to the Hunt Schedule.
Meeting Place: At the lion statue in the plaza in front of the outer zoo main entrance gates (at 3400 West Girard Avenue). See a photo of the lion and a map. There, look for a group of people and our MC wearing a burgundy cap that says Watson Adventures.
Meeting Time: Please be at the meeting place and ready to hunt by the time listed on the Hunt Schedule.
What if the Weather Is Horrible? At least two hours before the hunt, we will have an announcement on the Hunt Hotline if we are forced to cancel the hunt due to bad weather: Call 877-9-GO HUNT, extension 12. If the hunt must be canceled, please e-mail us or call 877-9-GO-HUNT, extension 12, to reschedule to another date.
Forming a Team: The hunt is played on teams of up to six people. You can bring your own team and hunt with as few as two on a team, or we can help you band together with kindred spirits at the start of the hunt. Over the years, we’ve found that “pick up” teams often have the most fun, not just because the hunt is a bit easier with more brains working on the questions, but also because the hunters have fun getting to know each other. Your team can have more than six people, but you will not be eligible to win a prize. But maybe that’s not your priority anyway! The main objective is to have fun.
How to Prepare: Be comfortable! Don’t carry anything heavy, and definitely wear comfortable shoes! If the weather is hot, bring water or money to buy a beverage during the hunt—you’ll pass places selling food and drink, but the lines could be long.
Prizes: Each member of the winning team will receive a prize (it’s a sur-prize). Plus if you fill out a survey after the hunt, you’ll be eligible to win free admission to a future hunt.
How to Get to the Zoo: See the directions and map at the Philadelphia Zoo web site.
Questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page first. If you still can’t get no satisfaction, contact us by calling the toll-free Hunt Hotline, 877-9-GO HUNT (877-946-4868), extension 12, or by e-mail us.
Please print this page for future reference. See you at the hunt!
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