Party for the Planet 2024

Join us for a Party for the Planet at the Zoo to celebrate Earth Day!

Activities are free with paid admission to the Zoo, no registration required.

During this event, guests can enjoy a variety of conservation-themed activities and informational displays from 9 a.m. – Noon to discover and celebrate ways to help protect our environment. Throughout the morning guests can:

•   Make a seed ball to plant native seeds at home (while supplies last)
•   Visit the community science table in the Pollinator Garden to spot native wildlife as part of the City Nature Challenge.
•   Enjoy animal presentations throughout the Zoo
•   Learn about conservation actions you can take at home through information stations provided by the Zoo Crew teen volunteers.
•   Purchase a Go Green Kit sold by the Zoo Crew to help reduce your use of plastic at home. Proceeds support the Zoo Crew’s conservation fund which supports wildlife conservation around the world and locally. Available for purchase at the event.
• Learn from our community partners about additional opportunities to care for and protect the planet.
  • Marine Awareness and Conservation Society (MACS)
  • Tucson Audubon Society
  • City of Tucson Environmental Services
  • Nature’s Notebook

Join us in celebrating during the whole month of April by participating in the EarthMonth EcoChallenge. Use this link to join the Reid Park Zoo team and take action all month to protect our planet. The community member with the most points will receive a behind-the-scenes tour with Zoo education staff!