Detroit Zoo Earth Day Celebration

Detroit Zoo to Host a Party for the Planet April 17. The Detroit Zoo will host its annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 17, 2010, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The Zoo-wide event is dedicated to celebrating wildlife and educating Zoo visitors about environmental conservation.

Earth Day activities will include earth-friendly crafts, an endangered species scavenger hunt, a 30-foot rock climbing wall (weather permitting), animal enrichment and zookeeper talks.  A Green Games Gallery will be hosted by the Detroit Zoo’s conservation group, the Green Team, including games using recycled materials, storytelling and educational displays. 

The event will also include composting demonstrations by the Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority (SOCWA), exhibits by local conservation groups and a visit from the Rainforest Café tree frog mascot, Cha!Cha!.  All Earth Day activities are free with regular Zoo admission. Visit the Zoo online for more event information at http://www.detroitzoo.org