Party for the Planet
Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions: (415) 753-7171.
 This fun and informative celebration of Earth Day is aimed at educating and entertaining Bay Area families on green, sustainable living solutions inside and outside the Zoo. It incorporates everything you love about the Zoo and its animals. A variety of local, earth-friendly companies and services will be on hand for visitors, as well as "green-themed" music and puppet performances the whole family will enjoy. Learn and see more on how the Zoo maintains a green commitment to the animals and the environment. You can actively Party for the Planet as you Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at the Zoo!
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Participate in a self-guided scavenger hunt, sponsored by Chronicle Books, and learn how you can "Change the World for Ten Bucks." -
Catch a sneak preview of Disneynature's EARTH and collect posters, memorabilia and more. -
See the Bad Goods – a kid-friendly band singing "green-themed" songs. -
Watch Puppet Art Theater Co. share a classic story of the Three Little Pigs with an eco-friendly twist. -
Pick up a Party for the Planet activity book, brought to you by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, with fun activities about saving amphibians by protecting our waterways! -
Recycle your old cell phone at the Zoo on April 18.
PLUS MORE ACTIVITIES:
Members Only Renew the Zoo Workday for the Planet
8:00 to 10 a.m.
Ages 10 and up
Free. Pre-registration required. Click here to register!
What better way to celebrate our planet than by helping to make it even more beautiful? Spend the morning enjoying the outdoors while helping native plants survive in their coastal habitat by removing the invasive species that keep them from thriving. This event is free to Members and is for ages 10 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Join us for our "Party for the Planet" immediately following! Questions: partyfortheplanet@sfzoo.org.
Early Birding Tour
8:30 to 10 a.m.
Ages 10 and up
Free (does not include admission)
Meet at the Zoo's Main Entrance for a guided birding tour of the Zoo in celebration of the Earth Day! Bring binoculars so that you can easily spot the many local and migratory species of birds that spend time at the Zoo. Tour begins promptly at 8:30 a.m., late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
E-Waste Collection
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Collection location is on Herbst Road
Celebrate Earth Day by responsibly disposing of your unwanted computers, monitors, televisions, VCRs and more. Items not accepted: large appliances, kitchen appliances, stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, or packaging. A single complimentary Zoo admission for one guest will be given to every vehicle dropping off e-waste. Thanks to E-Waste Recycling of California for offering this valuable service!
Bicyclist Discount
Bicycle to the Zoo on April 18 and present your helmet for $2 off Zoo Admission for every peddler. San Francisco Zoo Members who bicycle to the Zoo will receive a coupon for one free ride on the historic Dentzel Carousel. See the San Francisco Bike Coalition representatives at the Zoo's Main Entrance to receive your discount coupon or ride voucher. Please note that while we are encouraging guests to travel to and from the Zoo on bicycle, bikes will not be allowed on Zoo grounds and must be secured in the Zoo's parking lot.
Plastic Free Day
For Party for the Planet, we will suspend the sale of beverages in plastic bottles. Alternative items will be available as well as special offers like travel mugs for sale throughout the Zoo with free coffee refills and an organic lunch option.
 
Adopt-an-Animal - Special EARTH DAY Offer
Adopt and animal and receive TWO FREE GIFTS!
Animal adoptions make great gifts, too - for Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings and more. This special offer is available only at the Zoo during the Party for the Planet event and while supplies last. For more Adopt-an-Animal information, please click here or call (415) 753-7117. Thank you for your support!
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