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Boo At The Zoo! Traditional Cache

Hidden : 10/31/2014
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

At the site of the former "XX Marks the Spot for Animal Treasures" cache (placed in 2006), which had to be archived since the coordinates were off by just enough to cause some issues, and the CO was no longer active to correct the situation.  Since this is such a good "beginner" cache, and it is still in place, it was a shame to let it go.


It's been so many years since my children came to this event that as I drove up to shoot the correct coordinates I saw the police cars and thought, "What in the world is happening???".  I had completely forgotten how big a deal "Boo At The Zoo" is, with strangely costumed critters roaming everywhere, including many that looked like they had escaped their cages!  I had to stand in the middle of all of this chaos to get the corrected coords, thinking I would use the original name for the cache, when it hit me:  Isn't it too appropriate to name the cache for this event?!

Let your conscience be your guide:  the original container and log are still in place, so if you've found it before, your name is already on it.

UPDATE: 07 Jul 20. The ammo can disappeared without explanation. It has been replaced by a lock n lock container. PLEASE do NOT climb on any structure, or dig holes, or wander up to the buildings. If you suspect it is higher than you can reach, bring a stool, bucket, box, or tall friend. If you think it is low, bring a flashlight and a extendable mirror. If you think it is near the buildings, it is not. The original container had a 14 year life. Please be aware of who is around when you search, retrieve and replace.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Sbe gubfr jub UNIRA'G sbhaq vg lrg, vg'f n fznyy ybpx a ybpx abj.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)