Join us for Party for the Planet, a global celebration of conservation led by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA.) This annual event brings communities together to ake action for wildlife and wild places, in honor of Earth Day, Endangered Species Day, and World Oceans Day.
Spend the day discovering how small, everyday choices can make a big impact, both around the world and right here in your own backyard!
Take conservation home with you! Shop a wide variety of plants from local vendors during our special two-day plant sale
Whether you’re creating a pollinator garden or just getting started, you’ll find plants that help support wildlife and build healthier habitats at home.
Event Highlights
🌎 Conservation in Action
- Meet conservation organizations and community partners
- Learn about upcoming staff-led beach and river cleanups and how you can get involved
- Discover simple ways to support wildlife locally and globally
- Bring your E-Waste for responsible recycling!
🗓️ Event Schedule
- 9 am- 4 pm | Party for the Planet Begins
- Conservation Vendors, Dance Party with DJ Darren, Face Painter, Bloom for the Planet Photo Wall, Conservation Activities, Milkweed Giveaway, Prints & Plants Auction
- 9 am- 4 pm | Plant Sale
- Vendors located throughout the zoo
- 10 am | Keeper Chat- Cotton Top Tamarian
- 11 am | Plant Tour
- Meet outside of the Discovery Center
- 11:30 am | Amazing Reptile Demonstration
- 12 pm | Keeper Chat- Florida Black Bear
- 1:30 pm | Keeper Chat- Animal Ambassador
- Across from Dippin Dots Cart
- 2 pm | Plant Tour
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- Meet outside of the Discovery Center
🌸 Interactive Family Activities
- Face painting at the gazebo (additional fee applies)
- Hands-on activity stations
- Habitat Pass adventure
- Florida songbird “Flip, Listen, Sing” activity
- Habitat Matching challenge
- Bloom for the Planet interactive wall
- Kids can write a promise to help the planet on a flower cutout and add it to our display. Earn a stamp to receive a free milkweed plant (while supplies last)!
🐢 Special Experiences
- Native Milkweed Plant Giveaway
- This plant helps monarch butterflies in your backyard. It is the only plant where they lay their eggs, and the only one that monarch caterpillars will feed on.
- Guided Garden Tours
- Keeper Chats throughout the day, including special talks on animal diets and enrichment
🎶 Live Entertainment
- Live music with DJ Darren at the splash ground
Plan Your Visit
All activities are included with Zoo admission unless otherwise noted. Come ready to explore, learn, and take action for wildlife—then leave with the tools to make a difference long after your visit.
The Zoo will open to the public at 9 a.m., and the Party for the Planet will continue until 4 p.m. Zoo will remain open until 5 p.m.
This event is included in general Zoo admission. Additional fees may apply for certain activities.
For more information, please call 407-323-4450 ext. 121.
