Grand Tour and Weekend Getaway - Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute


Item Number: 205

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $1,200

Online Close: May 17, 2015 8:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 2 bids - Item Sold!






Description

Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), located in Front Royal, VA. SCBI acts as an umbrella for the Smithsonian's global effort to conserve species and train future generations of conservationists. The SCBI facilitates and promotes research programs based on-site, at the National Zoo in Washington, and at field research and training sites around the world. Its efforts support one of the Smithsonian's main goals, which is to advance the "understanding and sustaining of a biodiverse planet." Normally not open to the public, two people will take an approximately two-hour tour of SCBI, visiting the various endangered species on site and the research building. Make a whole day and night of your visit to Front Royal with complimentary lodging for two in one guest room for one night at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Front Royal. Also included is golf for two guests, including cart and range balls, at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club, and breakfast for two at Houlihan's Restaurant + Bar. One $10 breakfast coupon will be provided per person (two total certificates) for use at Houlihan's.

Special Instructions

Tour will be arranged for mutually convenient dates and times and expires May 14, 2016. Hotel reservations and golf rounds are subject to availability. Hotel certificate has no cash value and expires August 30, 2015.

Donated by

Smithsonian's National Zoo
Holiday Inn & Suites Front Royal Blue Ridge Shadows