Columbus, OH
March 26-29, 2009
SAVMA Symposium 2009 - The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH - March 26 - 29, 2009

Day Trips

Thursday March 26th, 2009

Ohio Caverns

www.ohiocaverns.com Ohio Caverns is the largest and most beautiful of all Ohio Caves. Its exquisite crystal-white stalactite and stalagmite formations are nowhere to be found in greater profusion of artistic settings. Come spend an afternoon with us in the caves! Cost is $11/person. This trip is coupled with the Freshwater Farms tour. 12:30-5:00pm

Freshwater Farms

www.fwfarms.com – Come visit Ohio’s largest indoor fish hatchery. Freshwater Farms of Ohio is a vertically integrated hatchery, grow-out, processing, marketing, and retail operation. Farm-raised rainbow trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, channel catfish and more can be purchased in various sizes for pond stocking or for retail. Cost is $3/person. This trip is coupled with the Ohio Caverns tour. 12:30-5:00pm.

OSU College of Veterinary Medicine tours –

1PM & 2PM – FREE!!!

Friday March 27th, 2009

OSU Main Campus Tours   1PM

Enjoy a free tour of The Ohio State University’s Main Campus, home to the largest student body in the nation. Email barney@savmasymposium2009.com to reserve your spot since capacity is limited to 20 people. Free. 1:15-2:45pm.

COSI

www.cosi.org - COSI provides an exciting and informative atmosphere for those of all ages to discover more about our environment, our accomplishments, our heritage, and ourselves. COSI is for the enrichment of the individual and for a more rewarding life on our planet, Earth. Cost is $8.50/person. 1:00-4:30pm.

OSU College of Veterinary Medicine tours

1PM & 2PM – FREE!!!

Amish Country Tour

Come explore the largest concentration of Amish in the nation. Vist local Amish farms on this all-day guided tour, learn about culture, history, and how today’s Amish compete with the increasing technologies of the world. Also, learn of the veterinarians role in Amish country. Cost is $39/person. Lunch is included. 7am-5:30pm.

Ohio Stadium tours

See where the Buckeyes play football and explore one of the most historic stadiums in all of college football. Capacity 110,000. Free, Times TBA

Saturday March 28th, 2009

Columbus Zoo

www.colszoo.org – Explore the Columbus Zoo and talk with staff veterinarians about interesting cases and life at the zoo. Cost is $10/person. 12:30-4:30pm.

Franklin Park Conservatory

www.fpconservatory.org
Set within the 88 acres of Franklin Park, the Conservatory houses 400 species of plants from a variety of global climate zones and features a Victorian Palm House with more than 40 species of palms. It is surrounded by botanical gardens and floral displays. Cost is $7.50/person. 1:00-4:30pm.

OSU College of Veterinary Medicine tours

1PM & 2PM – FREE!!!