10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This year’s event promises to be more festive than ever as we mark our 50th Anniversary. Running from Earth Day (April 22) through Endangered Species Day (May 19), we’re putting a spotlight on conservation every day for a whole month. Weekends are even more special, with fun, informative activities, shows, and presentations that will inspire as well as entertain.

Our planet deserves more than just one day: the Los Angeles Zoo celebrates Earth Day over four weekends, with activities, fun and information that all spotlight the importance of protecting the environment and its creatures.

Though some added features are available daily, most Wild for the Planet activities take place on Saturdays and Sundays.

Weekend Highlights include:
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“Zoolabrate” performances 11am, 1:30pm, 3pm
Special animal feedings and zoo keeper talks underscoring conservation 1 and 2 pm
Conservation Stations throughout the grounds spotlighting efforts to protect and restore species in the Zoo’s care interactive Swazzle puppet show, starring environmental superhero Ricky Raccoon 10:30 am, 12 pm and 2:30 pm. (The “Rascal the Raccoon” character makes special appearances each weekend.)

Opening weekend features fun and games from Disneynature’s “BORN IN CHINA” to connect visitors with animals in the Zoo’s care that are native to China such as snow leopards, which are featured prominently in the film.

The first and last weekends feature an Earth Expo with vendors and organizations emphasizing local conservation efforts for the planet and animals. (The middle weekends offer similar mobile stations).

Guests are encouraged to participate in the L.A. Zoo’s electronic device recycling program by contributing a retired cell phone, smartphone, iPod, iPad, tablet or MP3 player.

ACTIVITIES:
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Special Feedings and Conservation Keeper Talks
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Join us for two special animal feedings and keeper talks focusing on conservation every Saturday and Sunday.

Puppet Show
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10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Swazzle’s interactive puppet show “Ricky Raccoon and the Green Rangers,” which is inspired by our work with California condors. Together with the Green Rangers, kids will be called upon to help “Conrad the Condor” in this fascinating and funny adventure.
Acrobat Show

11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m.
Our all-new ZooLAbration! Acrobat Show in Eucalyptus Grove, an exuberant birthday performance commemorating 50 years of conservation and community.

Nature Journaling Station
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Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Close observation of animals is important for conservation scientists. But each of us can make new discoveries by using a nature journal and looking closely at the plants and animals all around us. Join us to make your own nature journal and see animals like you never have before.
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Activities in Eucalyptus Grove
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Earth Expo featuring a variety of eco-partners
#LAZooPlanetPromise Station and photo op
Rascal the Recycling Raccoon character appearances 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Education Stations
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Caring for Our Oceans featuring Seafood Watch at Sea Life Cliffs
Planting for Pollinators in Eucalyptus Grove

All activities are included with paid Zoo admission.

http://www.lazoo.org/wildfortheplanet/