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ZooCache Travel Bug Resort Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Keystone: I am archiving this cache because I received no response to my prior note in December.

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Hidden : 4/12/2003
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The ZooCache Travel Bug Resort is a multi-functional total caching experience which invites all travel bugs traveling across this great land of ours to stop in and see. At the crossroads of I-75 (exit 44) and I-675 (exit 2) south of Dayton, it is an ideal location for short stays on the way to whatever destination may be on the agenda. Eight zoo critters were set free on the launch date of this cache, each with a specific goal in mind.

The coordinates listed for this cache will bring you to the clue required for the 2nd part of this cache. Look for a four-digit number and enjoy The Zoo.

Take the four-digit number, divide by 2 and subtract 152 to get the three missing digits of the North coordinate: 39 37.xxx

Reverse the four-digit number and subtract 4035 to get the three missing digits of the West coordinate: 084 12.xxx

Guidelines for the cache: There are both trinkets (all zoo and/or aquarium themed, but trades need not stick to the theme) and travel bugs in the cache. Trinket for trinket trades are encouraged. If you think you can help a travel bug along to her intended destination, feel free to pick her up and move her along. If you have a travel bug you are helping along her way, drop her off and some kind soul will be happy to carry her on the next leg of her journey. Please take only one travel bug on a visit.

Although this is a two-stage caching experience, it should not take even a half hour to complete on your first visit. Depending slightly on your math skills...

Note: If you want to track the original 8 zoo critters, here are their links: Deborah Zebra, Sammy Camel, Phoebe Giraffe, Edwina Dinosaur, Tucker Lion, Random Rhino, Dorey Gekko, and Poncy Ostrich.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

1. Fgnaq haqre gur tvenssr. 2. Tb nebhaq ohvyqvat. [Don't use #3 unless you are really frustrated; we suspect you won't need it...] 3. Haqre pbapergr.

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)