Great Beyond Adventures
July 8-15, 2025
Join Zoo New England and Great Beyond Adventures on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Uganda to see primates in their natural habitat with host John Linehan, CEO of Zoo New England!
Itinerary
After arriving in Entebbe, Uganda, you’ll split time between two national parks rich in biodiversity, culture, history, and wildlife viewing opportunities: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to an estimated 400 mountain gorillas, along with 120 other mammals including elephants and antelopes, and 340 species of birds. You’ll spend three days at the Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, where you’ll have opportunities to observe mountain gorillas and learn about local Batwa culture.
Then, you’ll head to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the park famous for tree-climbing lions and stunning views of the Kazinga Channel and the Ishasha Plains. Here, you’ll track chimpanzees and have the opportunity to see a diverse array of wildlife such as lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, baboons, and more.
Expertise on Board
During your trip, you’ll be joined by Zoo New England’s President and CEO, John Linehan.
John's Linehan's lifelong passion for animals and wildlife conservation led him to the University of Maine, where he earned a degree in Wildlife Management. After graduation, he embarked on his career, working with a variety of animals and species while progressing through the ranks of Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo before assuming the role of President & CEO in 2002. Over the years, he has ensured the welfare of the animals under the Zoos' care, built a dedicated staff, and significantly expanded the organization's role in education and conservation efforts.
Book your adventure
Trip fee: $8,500 pp (double occupancy)
Contact Dave Caron at 617-989-3760 or dcaron@ZooNewEngland.org.
