Earth Day
presented by SRP
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It’s a party for the planet!
Spring into action at the Phoenix Zoo as we explore ways to battle plastic pollution while creating a better world for all creatures great and small.
Event Details
Date:
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Location:
Phoenix Zoo
Time:
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Price:
All activities included with general admission
Activities
Homeless MATters
- Learn about reusing plastic grocery bags to crochet sleeping mats for the homeless
Roots and Shoots
- Getting kids involved in the community and working together to establish change
Zero Waste
- Interactive sorting game to help residents properly sort household waste materials into correct waste streams. The booth will highlight recycling, composting, and donation options to divert waste away from the landfill
Worm Station
- Get to know our friends, the worms!
Plant Activity
- Plant seeds to take home to grown on your own
T-Shirt Bags
- Repurpose t-shirts into fun bags that you can use everyday
Renewal by Andersen
Citizen’s Climate Lobby
AZ Milk Producers
DJ Mars
GEM Corps
Urban Farming Education
Dr. T-rex Science Experiments
- Science experiments for the whole family
Maricopa County Air Quality
- Explore air pollution through hands-on activities which will include solving a particle pollution mystery
Maricopa County Vector Control
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Flood Control District of Maricopa County
- Families will work together to build a dam and see if it holds the water back
Maricopa County Stormwater Quality
- Check out this interactive demonstration showing how storm drains lead to our lakes, rivers and basins
Yard Games
Face Painting
iNaturalist Bird Watching Station
- Learn to bird watch! Binoculars & telescope will be available for use
L&E California Condor Activity
- Participants will learn about microplastics and proper waste sorting/management
Check out the Phoenix Zoo Airlines Animal Show at 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. at the Doornbos Discovery Amphitheater!
And a special third Animal Show at 1:30 p.m.!
9:15 a.m. | Arizona Aviary
9:30 a.m. | Greater flamingo
9:45 a.m. | Predator Passage
10:15 a.m. | Aldabra tortoise
11 a.m. | Farm Chat
11 a.m. | Conservation Center
11:30 a.m. | Otter
Noon | Squirrel monkey
12:30 p.m. | Andean bear
12:30 p.m. | Rhea
12:45 p.m. | Chilean flamingo
1 p.m. | Tagua (Chacoan peccary)
1:30 p.m. | Greater one-horned rhino
2 p.m. | Orangutan
2 p.m. | Buff-cheeked gibbon
Sheep Sheering Demonstration
Noon at Harmony Farm
Family Nature Walk
10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and Noon on the Arizona Trail
Worm Release
10 a.m., 11 a.m., Noon and 1 p.m. at Wiggly Worm’s Bed on Harmony Farm
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Sponsors
Interested in having a booth at Earth Day?
Contact Sponsorship Manager Christine Boisen at cboisen@phoenixzoo.org.