EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens will host a Party for the Planet event on Saturday, April 12, to celebrate wildlife, conservation and Earth Day.
The celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the zoo, located at 4001 E Paisano Dr.
According to a news release by the City, the party celebrates Earth Day, Endangered Species Day and World Ocean Day, which include education and family-friendly activities.
“This event brings together our education and conservation partners from across the City,” the zoo’s Education Programs Manager Rick LoBello said. “Party for the Planet helps to inspire and motivate El Pasoans to make a difference in their daily lives to help our community get involved with local, regional and international conservation efforts. It also helps to showcase the commitment and passion people who come to the zoo have in wanting to support the zoo and our efforts to save endangered species and their related habitats.”
Visitors can enjoy interactive discovery stations, animal encounters and entertainment in the Wildlife Amphitheater.
Guests can also enjoy entertainment from the El Paso Symphony Orchestra’s Tocando Music Project and dance group Compañía Cultural.
In addition to activities and live entertainment, visitors can visit various educational partners, including the 915 Tree Keepers, Chamizal National Memorial, Chihuahuan Desert Climate Cooperative, Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition, Heart Gallery of El Paso, Franklin Mountains State Park, Tech2o, Frontera Land Alliance and more.
Party for the Planet is a nationwide celebration for Earth Day, Endangered Species Day and World Ocean Day, according to the City.
For more information on the celebration or other programs at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, you can visit their website.
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