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Party for the Planet
Apr 12 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden will be partying for the planet to honor and celebrate our rich, beautiful planet and the diversity of life that calls it home.
The party will host many fun and engaging activities that will highlight our theme “Spring into Action!” There will be a lot to see and do, including activity stations, animal encounters, keeper chats, entertainment, animal feedings, community vendors, and more. We will help families “spring into action” to save our species and planet through simple, meaningful daily actions!
The event is FREE with general admission or membership, thanks to our sponsors! Click on the orange “BUY TICKETS” button above to purchase advanced admission tickets.
Current Activities Include:
- Live music
- Animal Encounters
- Penguin Palooza Scavenger Hunt
- Lawn games
- Showcasing how plastic bottle caps can be turned into benches
- Educational recycling stations
- Zinnia seed planting for children
- Creating an egg shaker toy (easter egg & rice)
- Seed planting using water bottles- please bring your own bottle
- Crane conservation activities
- UV sunray bracelets
- HVAC generators example
- Fitting bike helmets for children
- Lessons on Agroforestry
- Wipes vs. Toilet Paper Demonstration
- Photo Spot with Photography by Jewels
- Biofacts with Wesselman Woods
- Recycling vs. Trash Activity
- Interactive Interpretation Stations with Kentucky Wesleyan College
- Learn how a Solar Powered Golf Cart works
- Activities with the Sierra Club
- Facepainting with Face Craze Face Painting
- Visit with USI’s Archie the Eagle
- Music from DJ Melitta Nelson
- Smile for the Earth Activities with Susan
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Sponsor Opportunities
Contact our development office for sponsorship.
(812) 435-0802 supportourzoo@meskerparkzoo.com