The Explore the Morris Arboretum Scavenger Hunt
- private
- adults
- outdoor
Get Creative in the Great Outdoors
Tour the natural beauty of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania on light-hearted photo scavenger hunt. You and your team will travel through the arboretum, exploring such spots as the Ravine Garden, Oak Allee, the Rose Garden, the Sculpture Garden, the Swan Pond, the Wetlands, and more. Along the way, you’ll take imaginative photos, meet the Hunt Host for a surprise bonus challenge, and more.
Your group will work together to…
- Take Unusual Team Photos: Complete themed photo prompts. Freeze yourselves in midair, make yourselves look like giants in the Redwood Garden, get beachy on the Canopy Boardwalk, and more.
- Decode a Mysterious Message: What wonders might this secret code contain? You’ll never know unless you crack it and reveal the message.
- Join the Hunt Host for a Surprise Challenge: Interact with your host, either in person or remotely, to complete a special bonus challenge.
If you’ve been looking for a relaxing yet engaging activity that brings your people closer together, and closer to nature, you’ve found it!
Looking a bit more of a challenge? Try the Murder Mystery Mayhem at the Botanical Garden Scavenger Hunt.
Contact us to learn more—and let us make your next group outing one of the most memorable you’ll ever enjoy!
The Murder Mystery Mayhem at the Botanical Garden Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
- kids
- teens
- 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!
The Murder Mystery Mayhem at the Zoo Scavenger Hunt
- private
- adults
- kids
- teens
- outdoor
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.
What delighted clients are saying
“Everyone had a great time at the hunt! We are all still talking about it.” —an electrical engineer whose group played the game at the Houston Zoo
“A HUGE THANK YOU. Everyone had a BLAST and your hosts were FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for another great event!!” —an office coordinator in Los Angeles
“We had an amazing time and will be in touch for the next hunt we’d like to do in the near future! Tokia [the hunt host] was amazing, and we’d love to work with her again!!!” —an organizer for a group in Washington, DC
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The hunt’s afoot! Contact us to learn more—and find more team-building fun at the zoo!
The Secrets of Longwood Gardens Scavenger Hunt
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- private
- adults
- kids
- indoor
- outdoor
Your eyes will goggle and your brain will boggle
The sprawling, spectacular Longwood Gardens once served as the du Pont estate and now provides a surprising backdrop for an amazing adventure in the Brandywine Valley. On teams, you’ll get a whirlwind tour of the gorgeous grounds and huge greenhouse as you follow clever clues, uncover fascinating secrets, and answer humorous questions.
Along the way, you might…
- Climb into tree houses
- Marvel at amazing cascades and fountains
- Feel like you’re traveling around the world as you explore the many rooms and environments in the huge conservatory
- See how the du Ponts lived in their cozy frozen-in-time home
- Search for tucked-away gardens
- And see more exotic flowers than you’ve probably ever seen in your life
But don’t worry if you’ve got a brown thumb and can’t pick a gardenia out of a garden: no previous knowledge is required to play or even win this game. All you need are sharp eyes and comfy shoes.
Pick your own private hunt
We also offer an all-indoors version of this hunt, which is particularly handy in the winter.
For an extra challenge, try the Murder Mystery Mayhem at the Botanical Garden Scavenger Hunt.
There’s also a Kids Edition, recommended for ages 7 and up, for children and adults to play together. It’s perfect for a school field trip that introduces young students to the glories of gardens.
What are people saying about the scavenger hunt at Longwood Gardens?
“Our group really enjoyed themselves. When I asked what feedback they would share, I got responses of: ‘Awesome!’ and ‘Phenomenal!’ The questions drove them to explore the Conservatory and the Peirce–du Pont House to learn more about these locations. We very much liked our hosts for the hunt. They were friendly and had fun with our group. This was a successful team-building event for AHAA!” —Regina Kardish, Customer Management
“My group had a fantastic time, so much so that now everyone else is jealous and wants to do the same thing with their departments. 😊 Thank you so much!!” —a medical technology company
Join us for occasional weekend games for the general public, or contact us to learn about how to book a private scavenger hunt for your group—and find more fun at Longwood Gardens!
The Wild Wildlife Scavenger Hunt
- private
- adults
- kids
- outdoor
Fun, fast-paced…and often furry
Explore the wackiest and most fascinating creatures at the Philadelphia Zoo by following a trail of clues and answering tricky, humorous questions. Highlights include the Big Cat Falls, the Rare Animal Conservation Center, Bear Country, the Primate Reserve, and the African Plains, and many a monkey more.
This zoo is just the right size for a great hunt. This whirlwind tour hits most of the exhibits and highlights—from the tiniest ants to the greatest apes. And you don’t need to know anything about animals or the zoo to triumph. You don’t even need to know an asp from an emu. You just need sharp eyes and comfy shoes.
You might search for answers to such questions as…
- Why might you think that the tigers here like “finger food”? Answer: They eat knucklebones, according to a sign.
- Visit the Carnivore Kingdom. If you kissed an aardwolf, why would the smooch last a long time? Answer: Its tongue is sticky.
- Near a bar-headed goose, who, thanks to a typo, must be the tallest man in the world? Answer: “Mr. Everest,” on a sign that probably meant to abbreviate Mount Everest.
Designed to spur team bonding and lots of laughter, this scavenger hunt is perfect for all sorts of group events—from corporate retreats to social-club outings. When it debuted in 2002, it drew raves from a Fortune 500 firm that offered it to employees and clients.
A special edition for kids
With the Kids Edition, youngsters age 7 and up can also get in on the fun with a version designed to get them collaborating with adults. Recommended by GoCityKids.com, the game is great for school field trips, camp outings, birthday parties—you name it.
Contact us to learn more—and find more fun in Philadelphia!
You Pick the Place, We’ll Bring the Game
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- adults
- kids
A variety of choices, indoor and out
Team-building fun can be had almost anywhere in the Philadelphia suburbs on our scavenger hunts and trivia games. First and foremost, great teamwork will determine the winner—but you’ll also get to discover an interesting place or fascinating facts, and get to know your teammates better.
On some hunts, you’ll follow clues to answer tricky and humorous questions about what you find. On outdoor hunts, the games often include Team Photo Challenges. Sometimes you must use your wits to find or create unusual objects, as on a traditional scavenger hunt. In all games, you’ll meet with our Hunt Host to get set up at the start, then you’ll find him along the way for a surprise bonus challenge, and then join up once more at the finish line, where the Host will score the results and announce the winners.
Locations where you can hunt include…
- Elmwood Park Zoo
- Haverford College campus
- Downtown Doylestown
- New Hope
- Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square
- Your favorite park, garden, or arboretum
- Your own office!
Notice that last item? We can bring the game to you, whether it’s an office scavenger hunt, a pub-quiz-like Trivia Slam, or a murder mystery game.
Scavenger hunts for kids are also available for ages 7 and up. Whether for a birthday party or a school field trip, the games are a great way to get kids and adults playing together and having fun as they explore a fascinating location.
Contact us to learn more about all of these options!
