PRESS ROOM

ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

The Detroit Zoo will host its fourth annual GreenFest on Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17, 2016, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The zoo-wide event is dedicated to celebrating Earth Day and educating the community about environmental stewardship.

Each GreenFest guest who brings a cell phone for recycling will receive a reduced admission price of $9.  Guests can also visit a local MetroPCS store to recycle their phone and receive a voucher for discounted admission to GreenFest.  Admission is free for Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) members.

GreenFest will feature earth-friendly crafts, zookeeper talks, science experiments, exhibits by local conservation groups, a farmer’s market and live entertainment.  A Green Games Gallery will be hosted by the DZS Green Team conservation group and will include games using recycled materials, storytelling and educational displays.  All GreenFest activities are free with Zoo admission.

GreenFest is an initiative of the DZS Greenprint, a strategic plan to refine and improve green practices and facilities at the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo, incorporate sustainability in all policies and programs, and improve green literacy and action in the community.

GreenFest is supported by DTE Energy, Kroger and MetroPCS.