Giant Panda at San Diego Zoo
The 2005 Spring SIW conference will be located in sunny San Diego. The conference will be taking place at the Mission Valley Hilton from April 3-8. The Call for Papers will be out soon, here are some dates to keep in mind:
Call for Papers Issued: 14 Oct 04
Abstracts Due: 29 Nov 04
Paper Due in Electronic Form: 26 Jan 05
FINAL Electronic Copy of Paper: 03 Mar 05
2005 Spring SIW: 3-8 April 2005
The average temperature in San Diego for April is 65 degrees, so after attending the conference you may want to stay a few days to visit some of the local attractions. Here are a few that are popular for visitors:
The San Diego Zoo
This zoo features more than 4,000 animals, many of them are rare. Their collection includes adorable Giant Pandas and koalas and is known as one of the best in the world. In addition to the amazing animals there is also a plant collection featuring 6,500 species. Tickets can be purchased online, the admission prices are below, parking is free.
Best Value admission with unlimited use of Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus, and Skyfari Aerial Tram: Adult $32.00, Child $19.75
Admission only: Adult $21, Child (age 3-11) $14
For more information or to purchase tickets visit: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/
LEGOLAND
If you plan on bringing a youngster, or if you’re just young at heart you’ll definitely want to visit LEGOLAND. This 120+ acre park geared specifically towards kids ages two through 12. The park features more than 50 rides, interactive attractions, shows and building projects. This “Toy of the Century” theme park mixes adventure and education to produce fun for the entire family.
Day Tickets
Adult $43.95
Children (3-12) & Seniors (60+); $36.95
Children (0-2) are free!
Two Day tickets are also available. For more information or to purchase tickets visit: www.lego.com/legoland/
Sea World
If you’ve never been to Sea World, you don’t know what you’re missing. Sea Wold mixes exciting shows and adventure rides to create excitement that the whole family can enjoy. Where else can you touch and feed dolphins, come face-to-face with a polar bear and get splashed by a Killer Whale?
Single-day Admission
Adult $49.75 Child (3-9) $39.75
For more information or to purchase tickets visit: www.seaworld.com/sw_index.aspx
There are many other attractions as well, so don't hesitate to explore and enjoy. And of course there will be the consistent top quality professional exchanges and interactions of the Workshop itself. We'll see you in San Diego!