Troop 1381... Prepare for takeoff!
March 20 - 22. Destination... Air Zoo!
Lodging at Camp Rota-Kiwan in Portage, Michigan, Southwest Michigan Council. 1-269-343-4687.
Elite fighter jets poised for action. Awesome full-motion flight simulators. A breathtaking 4-D theater, the first of its kind in the Midwest. Indoor amusement park rides. Surrounded by the world's largest indoor mural.
Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the Air Zoo is a highly charged, multi-sensory atmosphere that goes beyond anything you've ever seen. Everything is designed to help you achieve the total flight experience.
You'll see our commitment to historical accuracy, presentation quality and fun everywhere you look. Thanks to our traveling exhibits and affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution, there's always something new to see or do at the Air Zoo.
Walk among the world's elite flying machines
Get up close and personal with the awe-inspiring Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird; the F-14 Tomcat, best known for its role in Top Gun; a Curtiss P-40N Warhawk, made famous by the "Flying Tigers"; an F-18 Hornet, once flown by the Blue Angels. More than 50 aircraft in all, beautifully restored and exhibited in their natural surroundings.
Plan to stay the entire day
Guide yourself through the Century of Flight in our main facility. Explore the many interactive kiosks or ask one of our friendly staff for more details. Take a short walk to the other attractions on the Air Zoo campus. Wherever your visit takes you, all rides, theaters and simulators are included in the price of admission.
The total flight experience
There's nothing else like the Air Zoo. Our unique combination of attractions, activities and adventure are sure to make man's first century of flight come to life in a special way - for you and every member of your family or group.
We promise a unique combination of first-rate attractions, first-hand experience and first-class treatment as long as you're our guest. Take a tour of airzoo.org, our official web site, and discover everything the Air Zoo has to offer!
Boy Scout Day
Boy Scout Day will take place on March 21, 2009 and is ideal for helping Scouts learn about aviation, space and science! Professionals from the aerospace world, such as pilots from the Michigan Air National Guard 110th Fighter Wing, join museum volunteers in creating a number of fun, interactive learning activities for the boys.
By the end of the day, the scouts will have completed all of the requirements for their Aviation or Weather Merit Badges. Counselors will be on hand to sign merit badge cards and pre-registration is required.
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