RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND CONSENTS WOW EDUCATION PROGRAM * * * Please Read Carefully! * * * THIS IS A LIABILITY WAIVER AND A RELEASE OF FUTURE CLAIMS AGAINST THOSE PERSONS AND ENTITIES IDENTIFIED HEREIN. SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN ANY ACTIVITY FOR WHICH YOU ARE REGISTERING. THIS RELEASE MUST BE READ AND SIGNED BY EACH PARTICIPANT OVER THE AGE OF 18. THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF ANY PARTICIPANT UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST ALSO READ AND SIGN THIS RELEASE ON BEHALF OF THE MINOR PARTICIPANT. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES As used in this Agreement: 1. “WOW” shall refer to and include the following persons and entities: Wonders of Wildlife, Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife, Inc., Johnny Morris Foundation, Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, Bass Pro Outdoor World, LLC, and each of their respective companies, subsidiaries, owners, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, employees and volunteers. 2. “PARTICIPANT” shall mean the person who has enrolled to participate in the camp or educational program described below. If the enrolled participant is under the age of 18, “PARTICIPANT” also includes the parents and/or guardians of that minor enrollee. AGREEMENT RECITALS WHEREAS, this RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND CONSENTS is deemed executed and accepted upon registration. WHEREAS, WOW desires to provide, and PARTICIPANT desires to enroll, attend and participate in, Conservation Education/EdVenture Programs hosted by Wonders of Wildlife Education department during the year 2025: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the participation in the above-described educational program (hereinafter “Activity”) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which being hereby acknowledged, it is hereby agreed as follows: SECTION 1: RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE By signing this Agreement and thereby being permitted to engage in the Activity, PARTICIPANT hereby expressly waives, releases and relinquishes, any and all rights, claims or causes of action that PARTICIPANT may have or that may arise against WOW, for bodily injury, personal injury, contraction of any illness or disease, mental injury, property damage, death, medical expense and any and all other economic and non-economic losses sustained by PARTICIPANT, which: (a) arise from or are in any way related to the Activity, traveling to or from the Activity, or the condition of any premises where the Activity takes place; and that (b) are caused by or result from the negligence of WOW, including any such claims brought by any person or entity claiming by, through or on behalf of PARTICIPANT. PARTICIPANT further covenants and agrees that he/she will not sue WOW or assert any claims against them for any alleged negligent acts or omissions, arising out of or in any way related to PARTICIPANT’s participation in the Activity, traveling to or from the Activity, or the condition of any premises where the Activity takes place. SECTION 2: INDEMNIFICATION PARTICIPANT further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold WOW harmless from any and all liabilities, settlements, expenses, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by WOW, in defending against any claims, suits, etc., arising from PARTICIPANT’s participation in the Activity or traveling to or from the Activity, including: (a) any claims for negligence made by or on behalf of PARTICIPANT against WOW, including claims related to or arising out of any condition of the physical premises where the Activity takes place; and (b) any claims made by any other person arising from the negligent, reckless or intentional acts, omissions or misconduct of PARTICIPANT during the Activity. SECTION 3: WARNING AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK PARTICIPANT acknowledges that participation in the Activity may expose PARTICIPANT to a variety of hazards, risks, illnesses or diseases, both foreseen and unforeseen, which include, but are not limited to, dangers of sickness, serious personal injury or even death. PARTICIPANT further understands that there are inherent elements of risk always present in the Activity despite all typical safety precautions. PARTICIPANT represents that he/she will take all necessary safety precautions associated with the Activity and voluntarily assumes any and all risks of participation. SECTION 4: RIGHT TO REFUSE PARTICIPANT PARTICIPANT understands and agrees that WOW may refuse to allow the participation of any PARTICIPANT who WOW believes, in their sole judgment, may present a safety hazard to other participants, staff, invitees and/or themselves. SECTION 5: PUBLICITY PARTICIPANT grants permission to WOW to publish, in any form, any photographs or video footage of PARTICIPANT while involved in the Activity and agrees that PARTICIPANT is not due any payment from WOW for publishing their photographs or video footage. SECTION 6: ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISSOURI LAW/PARTIAL INVALIDITY This document constitutes the final and entire agreement between PARTICIPANT and WOW concerning the Activity. This Agreement is delivered, executed, accepted and performed exclusively within the state of Missouri and shall be interpreted and enforced under the laws of Missouri. In the event any term of this contract shall be determined to be illegal or unenforceable, this contract shall remain in full force and effects as to all other terms. Date Signed: January 9, 2026
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