{"product_id":"zoo-mystery-party","title":"The Gator Caper: Kids' Mystery Party Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exciting zoo-themed scavenger-hunt\u003cstrong\u003e non-murder \u003c\/strong\u003emystery party game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game includes 8 unique zoo employee roles, with 5 required and 3 optional characters. For larger groups, multiple children may share each character role and work together as teams, expanding the downloadable game to more than 24 players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis playful Oceanside Zoo adventure is packed with animal-loving zookeepers, tricky riddles, hidden zoo animals, scavenger-hunt clues, team challenges, bonus activities, and one notorious alligator prankster who must be found before the zoo opens for the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the instant download version,\u003c\/strong\u003e so there is nothing to ship and no shipping fee. Simply download, print, prepare, and play!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Boxed version of the Garry Gator zoo mystery party game for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymysteryparty.com\/zoo-mystery-party-for-kids-boxed-kit\/\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"80\" width=\"303\" alt=\"Boxed version of the Garry Gator zoo mystery party game for kids\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6798\/0336\/files\/Boxed_Kit_Version_2.png?v=1784819469\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003ePrefer a professionally prepared game? Choose the Boxed Kit version, and our staff will professionally print and prepare the game materials for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003eHelpful Links:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Free player pre-game website for the Garry Gator zoo mystery party game\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yourmysteryparty.com\/gator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"69\" width=\"238\" alt=\"Free player pre-game website for the Garry Gator zoo mystery party game\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6798\/0336\/files\/Free_player_pregame_button.png?v=1784833879\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003ePlayers can prepare for their zoo adventure with character information, costume suggestions, details about Oceanside Zoo, and the story behind Garry Gator’s latest prank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003eGarry Gator Zoo Mystery Party Game Synopsis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOh no! Garry Gator is at it again. The notorious prankster escaped from his swamp exhibit during the night, released five of his animal friends, and hid them in secret locations around Oceanside Zoo. After his evening of mayhem, Garry crawled back into his exhibit, fell fast asleep, and refused to explain what he had done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore dozing off, Garry slipped a collection of riddle-filled envelopes beneath the door of Head Zookeeper Andie Mall’s office. The riddles contain clues that may reveal which animals are missing and where Garry has hidden them. The zoo employees must act quickly because the exhibits must be restored before visitors arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe players will investigate Garry’s riddles, search for hidden clues, complete an exciting scavenger hunt, determine the identities and locations of the missing animals, and take part in a final challenge to find Garry Gator. If the team cannot solve the mystery in time, the mayor may be forced to close Oceanside Zoo for the day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003eHost a Small or Large-Group Zoo Mystery Party:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Game:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 unique zoo employee characters\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are no separately sold expansion packs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter Teams:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor groups larger than 8, multiple children may be assigned to each character role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first player assigned to a role serves as the character team leader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional children share the character identity and work together as a team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe downloadable game may be expanded to more than 24 total players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGame Activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an at-home scavenger hunt during the first round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers solve riddles to identify five missing animals and their hiding places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mystery concludes with a final challenge to locate Garry Gator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMenu suggestions and optional bonus party games are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a non-murder kids mystery centered on finding Garry Gator’s missing animal friends and returning them to their exhibits before Oceanside Zoo opens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe scavenger hunt is designed for a home setting and uses common locations such as a kitchen or child’s bedroom. Hosts using another venue may need to adapt the clue locations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYounger players may need adult assistance with reading, solving riddles, and recording their answers. The game is recommended for ages 6 and up, with age 9 listed as the recommended upper end of the intended audience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse zoo decorations, safari costumes, animal-themed treats, jungle table settings, scavenger-hunt ideas, party activities, and more on the Pinterest board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Garry Gator Oceanside Zoo kids mystery party Pinterest board\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/mymysteryparty\/the-great-gator-caper-at-the-oceanside-zoo-either-\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\" height=\"91\" width=\"411\" alt=\"Garry Gator Oceanside Zoo kids mystery party Pinterest board\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6798\/0336\/files\/Pinterest_Board_for_Mystery_Games_18c2e82b-c885-462b-a5c3-d21370ae41ae.png?v=1784226172\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Mystery Party","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43397874024496,"sku":"GATOR","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6798\/0336\/files\/Gator_Caper_24__09675.1749825427.1280.1280_1778872068__96685.1778874733.1280.1280.png?v=1784048128","url":"https:\/\/mymysteryparty.com\/products\/zoo-mystery-party","provider":"My Mystery Party","version":"1.0","type":"link"}