The Big Zoo SnooZe

Change of date

• In the event of a circumstance beyond out control, we will inform all registered attendants of a cancellation/the date change, and offer a refund of the registration fee to anyone unable to make the new date.

Registration Fees

• Registration fees cover some of the fixed costs involved in putting on this event.  We ask that all participants make payment of their registration in order to officially register for the event and be added to the attendee list.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to refund any registration fees for this event, even if you are unable to take part.  Registration can however be transferred to another participant.

Offline Registrations

• If you would like to register offline and pay your registration fee by invoice, please email fundraising@break-charity.org  
• Anyone registering to take part offline will need to pay their registration fee before they can be added to the attendee list

Invoices

• All invoices must be paid in full at least one month before the date of the event.

Age Restrictions

• This event is only for 18+ year-olds for this first event.  

Fundraising

• Both Break and ZSEA Banham Zoo rely on the funds raised by events such as this to continue providing our essential services.   By taking part in this event, you have pledged to raise a minimum of £100 per person. We will provide you with a fundraising pack with lots of helpful hints and tips on how you can smash your target as well as motivational emails along the way.  You can always ask for more help or advice, or run any fundraising ideas past us by emailing fundraising@break-charity.org 

The Big Zoo SnooZe Code of Conduct

• You will not be able to bring alcohol into the event. Bags will be searched as you enter, and any alcohol found will be confiscated and may also result in you being removed from the event.
• Please do not drink alcohol to excess before you arrive at the event. If you are under the influence of alcohol when you arrive you will not be permitted to enter the event site.
• We know that it will be difficult to get to sleep for some participants; it will be cold, and it might be wet. If you are unable to sleep, please be considerate of your fellow participants and keep noise to a minimum. Please do not play music or chat too loudly.
• Please help us in our efforts to clean and tidy the event site in an Eco-conscious manner by disposing of it properly in the bins provided.
• If you find any lost property while taking part, please hand it in to staff at the event. Lost property will be kept at Banham Zoo for one month after the event. Please get in touch with us if you have lost anything.
• We will not tolerate any abusive language or behaviour from any participants towards fellow participants, event staff, or event volunteers. Anyone acting inappropriately will be removed from the event.
• There will be qualified First Aiders attending the event. If you see any of your fellow participants in distress at any point please let us know.
• As part of the event, you will be able to walk around Banham Zoo and visit some of the animals.  At no point should anyone wander off on their own without a keeper, and remain within the boundaries of the walkways and the Bog SnooZe allocated areas at all time.  Anyone who does not adhere to this will be removed from the event immediately.
• Break or ZSEA Banham Zoo, its members, Trustees, employees, representatives and/or volunteers are not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage of any kind sustained by any person while participating in The Big Zoo SnooZe, including injury, loss or damage, which might be caused by the negligence of Break or ZSEA Banham Zoo.
• Break or ZSEA Banham Zoo, its members, Trustees, employees, representatives and/or volunteers are not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to any cars parked overnight in the car park while participating in The Big Zoo SnooZe, including injury, loss or damage, which might be caused by the negligence of Break or ZSEA Banham Zoo.

Photography and Videography at the Event

• By registering to take part in The Big Zoo SnooZe you give your consent and authorise the use and production of photography and videography taken at the event to be used by Break or ZSEA to promote future events. If you do not want to feature in any photographs or videos, please let us know by emailing fundraising@break-charity.org 

Assumption of risks

In consideration of my participation in The Big Zoo SnooZe, I acknowledge that I am aware of the possible risks, dangers and hazards associated with my participation in the event, including the possible risk of severe or fatal injury to myself or others. These risks include but are not limited to the following:

• The risks associated with travel to and from location(s) to be visited during the Sleep Out, including transportation provided by commercial, private and/or public motor vehicles;
• Intoxication and/or alcohol poisoning from the alcohol I consume whether voluntarily or through coercion;
• The possibility of bodily injury (broken bones and soft tissue damage) including dental damages from falling down, being knocked down or being involved in a physical confrontation whether caused by myself or someone else;
• Walking outside of the allocated Big Zoo SnooZe areas which could result in injury to themselves or others;
• The risks associated with returning to my residence.

Indemnification and release of liability

In return for Break and ZSEA Banham Zoo allowing me to voluntarily participate in the The Big Zoo SnooZe and related activities, I agree:

• TO ASSUME AND ACCEPT ALL RISKS arising out of, associated with or related to my participation;
• TO BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE which I might sustain while participation;
• TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY BREAK OR ZSEA

1. a) From any and all liability for any damage to the personal property of, or personal injury to, any third party resulting from my participation and all related activities; including, but not limited to any and all activities caused by the negligence of myself or any third party; and
2. b) From any and all claims, demands, actions and costs which might arise out of my participation.

We all know that November can be chilly, so we will all dress appropriately with lots of layers. If the weather prohibits this event, we will tell you with as much warning as possible and rearrange the date.

By signing up to this event you are pledging to raise a minimum of £150 for Break and ZSEA Banham Zoo. All funds made from the event will be split 50/50 between the two local charities.

When you register we will direct you to setting up an online fundraising page and also send you tips, ideas and other fun fundraising ideas to get you to exceed this target! Let's smash our targets together!

Of course! Your evening includes a soup and rolls dinner, late night chips, bacon rolls for breakfast and hot drinks and snacks.

We encourage you not to bring large amounts of food and alcohol is prohibited. This event is supposed to be a challenge!

It wouldn't be a trip to the zoo without seeing some animals! You'll get to do a torch walk and have talks from the keepers!

We even hope that those of you who want to could do a dawn walk and see the animals wake from their slumber.