Zoo, Aquarium & Botanical Garden Scavenger Hunts in New Jersey

The Murder Mystery Mayhem at the Zoo Scavenger Hunt

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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!


Turtle Back Blitz: A Zoo Scavenger Hunt

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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!


The Murder Mystery Mayhem at the Aquarium Scavenger Hunt

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The deadliest shark might be on your own team!

So you planned a tranquil team-building outing to your favorite aquarium? Sorry, bad luck! Turns out someone in your group—possibly on your own team—is a real Jekyll and Hyde, and they’re scheming to leave you swimming with the fishes.

Everyone in your group has been surreptitiously poisoned, and the clock is ticking. To save yourselves and get the antidote, you must play the villain’s game, identify the would-be killer, and prevent your own murder.

The killer has hidden their identity in a series of thorny puzzles, as part of an aquarium murder mystery scavenger hunt. You’ll be tasked with answering trivia questions, solving interlocking puzzles, deciphering coded messages, and meeting the conditions of tricky photo challenges around the aquarium.

Along the way, your team might…

  • Ward off a shark attack!
  • Get psychedelic with jellies!
  • Show an octopus that you are multi-armed and dangerous!
  • Tackle trivia about famous murder mysteries.
  • Identify snippets of songs that involve fish.

If your group enjoys scavenger hunts and escape-room games, they’ll love this aquarium murder mystery activity. 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.

Contact us to learn more about our Murder Mystery Team Building games—and find more fun wherever you are!


The Murder Mystery Mayhem at the Botanical Garden Scavenger Hunt

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  • adults
  • kids
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  • outdoor

Watch out! There might be a killer behind those flowers…

So you planned a tranquil team-building outing to your local botanical garden? Uh-oh! Turns out someone in your group—possibly on your own team—is a real Jekyll and Hyde, and they’re scheming to leave you pushing up daisies.

Everyone in your group was surreptitiously poisoned, and the clock is ticking. To save yourselves and get the antidote, you must play their game, identify the would-be killer, and prevent your own murder.

The killer has hidden their identity in a series of thorny puzzles, as part of a scavenger hunt at the botanical garden. You’ll be tasked with answering trivia questions, solving interlocking puzzles, deciphering coded messages, and meeting the conditions of tricky photo challenges around the gardens.

Along the way, your team might…

  • Tiptoe among the actual tulips.
  • Hug the biggest tree you can find.
  • Achieve inner peace in a meditation garden.
  • Tackle trivia about famous murder mysteries.
  • Identify snippets of songs that involve nature.

If your group enjoys escape-room games, they’ll love this botanical garden 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.

Contact us to learn more about the Murder Mystery Mayhem Scavenger Hunts—and find more fun!


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