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Celebrate Earth Day Saturday
at the Zoo’s “Party for the Planet”

How will your family celebrate Earth Day? Head to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and join the “Party for the Planet.”  The event is free with zoo admission.
 
At Party for the Planet, visitors will learn how simple conservation efforts can make a remarkable difference to wildlife in our own backyards and beyond. “We want to celebrate our natural wonders,” said Cheryl Piropato, Education Director. “We’ll also demonstrate how small lifestyle changes can make a big difference to Planet Earth.”
 
At “Party for the Planet,” visitors can search for backyard animal friends, learn about endangered animals, practice recycling, take on an obstacle course, learn about tree planting, and do the Supermarket Sweep.
 
Fort Wayne’s Children Zoo’s “Party for the Planet” is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s public education campaign that encourages families to learn about and conserve the planet.
 
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is one of the area’s major attractions and was named one of the country’s “Ten Best Zoos for Kids” by Child magazine. 
 
The zoo is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from April 19 until October 12.  Admission is $9.50 for adults, $6.50 for children age 2-14 and $8.50 for seniors over age 60.  Babies age 1 and under and Zoo Society Members are admitted free.

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