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Party for the Planet 2023
April 22 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

What better way to celebrate Earth Day than with the planet’s amazing and diverse wildlife? Join us for Party for the Planet on Saturday, April 22, from 10:00 am–2:00 pm as we honor Earth Day and wildlife conservation. This annual celebration features keeper talks, animal ambassador meet and greets, and educational opportunities throughout the day. Many conservation organizations local to our Western New York Community will be in attendance to discuss how we can protect our beautiful planet and all who live on it. This is a value-added event; all activities are included with admission to the Buffalo Zoo.
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MEET OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND LEARN ABOUT WHAT THEY DO FOR OUR PLANET:
- Alliance for the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Audubon Society
- Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve
- Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
- Colvin Cleaners
- NOCO
— Purchase a box of Buffalo Zoo Poo Compost by tend for all your gardening needs. Available for purchase at the Buffalo Zoo from 10:00 am-2:00 pm during Party for the Planet.
- UB Sustainability
- WNY Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Managment
- WNY Raptor & Wildlife Care, Inc.
ANIMAL AMBASSADOR MEET & GREETS: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Animal ambassadors located inside M&T Bank Rainforest Falls, Amphibian and Reptile Center, Arctic Conservation Interpretive Center, and gorilla exhibit lobby.
LEARN SOMETHING NEW FROM A DOCENT: 11:00–1:00 PM
Throughout the Zoo you will find docents with biofacts and other goodies to teach you all about the wonderful conservation work we do here at the Buffalo Zoo and how you can help.
KEEPER TALKS
Giraffe: 11:30 am
Zebra: 12:00 pm
Greater One-Horned Rhino: 1:45 pm
ARBOR DAY FUND
This Earth Day and Arbor Day, we are asking our community to make any financial gift possible to assist in our efforts to replant the trees and other plants that were lost during the Buffalo Blizzard of 2022. All donations to our restricted Arbor Day Fund go directly to our Horticulture and Grounds Team to assist in their efforts to continue to create a beautiful natural space for all to enjoy. Thank you for supporting the Buffalo Zoo.
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