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Party For The Planet
Free with Detroit Zoo admission | Free for members | Free Belle Isle Nature Center admission
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is throwing a Party for the Planet — and you’re invited!
Hosted in partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and other AZA-accredited organizations, Party for the Planet is the largest combined Earth Day celebration in North America. This spring, the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center will embrace Party for the Planet and celebrate the environment with several eco-friendly events focused on sustainability, conservation and keeping our planet green. This is one party you’ll want to RSVP “yes” to.
Do I need to purchase tickets to Party for the Planet?
All Party for the Planet events at the Detroit Zoo are included with your Zoo admission purchase and are free for members. The E-Recycling Event at the Detroit Zoo and the Green Day celebration at the Belle Isle Nature Center are free and open to the general public.
Our Party for the Planet celebrations will include:
Endangered Species Day at the Detroit Zoo
May 20 I 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free with Zoo admission | Free for members
Party for the Planet will continue at the Detroit Zoo even after Earth Month ends! For Endangered Species Day, Detroit Zoo staff have put together a day full of education to engage the public as the DZS and AZA work to save animals from extinction. Learn what you can do to help save your favorite animals — from cleaning the environment to building sustainable habitats.
World Oceans Day at the Detroit Zoo
June 10 I 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free with Zoo admission | Free for members
We’re wrapping up our Party for the Planet with World Oceans Day at the Detroit Zoo. Join us to learn sustainable changes and practices that can help keep waterways clean — both locally and across the globe.
GreenFest at the Detroit Zoo
Past event
Free with Zoo admission | Free for members
The Detroit Zoo is going green for GreenFest, presented by Consumers Energy, a two-day festival that teaches community members how to live sustainably through fun activities and educational displays.
E-Recycling Event at the Detroit Zoo
Past event
Free admission for all
Before you walk into GreenFest, drop off your electronics — large and small — at the Zoo. Not only does this free event help divert waste from landfills and keep harmful chemicals out of local ecosystems, but you can also earn a free ticket to the Zoo when you participate!
Earth Day at the Detroit Zoo
Past event
Free with Zoo admission | Free for members
Celebrate the greenest day of the year at the Detroit Zoo! Join us to learn about our eco-friendly initiatives and explore how everyone — even our littlest guests — can help make our world a more sustainable place.
Green Day at the Belle Isle Nature Center
Past event
Free admission for all
Help us celebrate the planet when you join us for our annual Green Day event at the Belle Isle Nature Center. This free event will feature local conservation specialists, who will illustrate the benefits of green initiatives through an assortment of artistic and educational demonstrations.
Gorillas on the Line
Past event
Free to participate at the Detroit Zoo
We are partnering with Gorilla SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) and its Gorillas on the Line…Answer the Call global cell phone recycling challenge. Money raised by recycling used cell phones and small electronics will support gorilla conservation initiatives in Africa. To back the cause and ensure small electronic devices are recycled safely, you can drop off your old, unwanted devices at the Zoo on your next visit.
Don’t miss out on the most exciting party of the year and help us keep our planet green for generations to come!