The El Paso Zoo is hosting “Party for the Planet,” an Earth-friendly event, on Saturday, April 18th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. We only have one Earth and the El Paso Zoo will show you how to treat it right! It’s a party for the planet – and you’re invited! We’ve asked businesses and organizations from around El Paso to feature their “Green” practices so visitors can get tips on how to make greener choices in what they do everyday to really make a difference. Learn all about recycling with the City’s Blue Bins. The Zoo’s education department will show how to help prevent animal habitats from disappearing. “Take Action” in our conservation stations to help save our planet’s animals. Plus, enjoy great food in the new Passport Café, kids’ activities and live karate demonstrations! Many of the Zoo animals are joining the celebration as they enjoy their own special piñatas.
El Paso Water Utilities Discovery Center (at the new front gate): Education Curator Rick LoBello and Education Specialist Diana Perez will present programs on the half-hour from 10am to 3:30pm on how people can help animals by helping to protect their habitats while conserving energy and water at home.
Paraje Discovery Center: Northern Jaguar Project and Children’s World magazine presentations between 11am and 2pm.
Asian Discovery Center (former Elephant Trunk Gift Shop): Learn how to buy food for your family that is healthy for you and the animals of Asia.
Bella Fusion will be performing from 11:30am to 12:30pm and Mariachi Tierra del Sol will perform from 1:00 – 2:00pm.
Education partners during the event include: El Paso County Master Gardeners, Western Refining, Texas Parks and Wildlife Franklin Mountains State Park, Defenders of Wildlife, Southwest Environmental Center, Wildtree, University of Phoenix, El Paso Solar Energy Association, Texas Master Naturalists, Sierra Club, Keep El Paso Beautiful, Rio Bosque Wetlands Park and El Paso Water Utilities.
Get Your Green Groove On!!
WHAT: "Party for the Planet: Earth Day 2009"
WHEN: Saturday, April 18th
TIME: 10:00-3:00pm
WHERE: El Paso Zoo - 4001 E. Paisano
INFO: 521-1850
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