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Turtle Back Blitz: A Zoo Scavenger Hunt
Discover exotic animals and fascinating facts…
…on a whirlwind tour of the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, in West Orange, New Jersey. A trail of clues will lead you to exhibits throughout the zoo so you can answer tricky, hilarious questions about the creatures and critters you discover.
Along the way, you might enjoy an invite to the giraffe house, say hi to hyenas, get glib with gibbons, pet sharks and rays, chill with African penguins, explore the world of reptiles, hop around with wallabies, and discover the lifelong friendship between a cheetah and golden retriever.
You’ll also be on a photo safari: your team must tackle Team Photo Challenges, getting creative and making memories as you show off your best animal impressions.
You don’t need to know anything about the zoo or its residents to win. You just need sharp eyes and comfy shoes, as well as smartphones to play the game in our custom, browser-based app.
A special edition for kids
The Kids Edition of this zoo scavenger hunt is for kids ages 7 and up, for private groups. Kids and adults work together on the fun and funny challenges. It makes for a wild, wacky, and wonderful activity for birthday parties, school and camp field trips, family get-togethers, and more. After all, what kid doesn’t love the zoo?
Contact us to learn more about our Turtle Back Zoo scavenger hunts—and find more fun in New Jersey!
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The Murder Mystery Mayhem at the Zoo Scavenger Hunt
Beware: there’s a killer behind that panda…
Your perfectly delightful team-building outing to the zoo is about to be spoiled: someone in your group is plotting to feed you to the lions, or have you hugged by a cobra, or perhaps sat on by a hippo. Because this person—possibly on your own team—is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde.
This person now challenges you to prevent your own murder. Everyone in your group was fed a deadly venom with your lunch, and the clock is ticking down on your time left to live. To save yourselves and get the antidote, all you have to do is reveal the killer’s identity.
Easy, right? Not so fast: the killer has hidden their identity in a series of puzzles that are part of a scavenger hunt at the zoo. Your team must solve a series of interlocking puzzles, decipher coded messages, and meet the conditions of tricky photo challenges around the zoo.
Along the way, your team might…
- Play monkey see, monkey do with a monkey.
- Blend in with an animal known for camouflage.
- Tackle a trivia quiz about famous murder mysteries.
- Identify snippets of songs that feature animals.
- Twist, and maybe shout, with snakes.
If your group loves escape-room games, they’ll love this zoo scavenger hunt. The game will also help you solve the mystery of how to entertain a diverse group of people while boosting morale and teamwork. It’s perfect for a private party or a corporate team-building outing of any size.
A Kids Edition is also available, in which kids age 7 and up work with adults. It’s a great activity for a school field trip, a birthday party, a family reunion, you name it.
The hunt’s afoot! Contact us to learn more—and find more team-building fun at the zoo!