The daylong celebration will feature earth-friendly crafts, an endangered species scavenger hunt, a 30-foot rock climbing wall (weather permitting) and live entertainment.
The Detroit Zoo will host its annual Earth Day celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 21. The Zoo-wide event is dedicated to celebrating wildlife and educating zoo visitors about environmental conservation. Earth Day will feature earth-friendly crafts, an endangered species scavenger hunt, a 30-foot rock climbing wall (weather permitting), family yoga classes, animal enrichment and zookeeper talks. Live entertainment will include a hands-on drumming performance and children’s music. A Green Games Gallery will be hosted by the Detroit Zoological Society’s Green Team conservation group, including games using recycled materials, storytelling and educational displays. The event will also include hands-on science experiments by the University …
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The Detroit Zoo has incentives for you to chill out with cool animals this weekend.
The Detroit Zoo wants to help you keep your cool for the next four days. With forecasts calling for lots of sun, humidity and temps in the 90s, the zoo has ways for families to chill out and save money. Thursday through Sunday visitors will receive free admission to Dinosauria, the Wild Adventure Ride and the Wild Adventure 3-D/4-D Theater (regularly $4 each with Zoo admission). Visitors can escape from the heat in the air-conditioned theater, Artic Ring of Life, Penguinarium and the the newest attraction, Science on a Sphere. There are also water misters throughout the zoo to help visitors cool off, and selected frozen treats are just a dollar over the next four days. The animals will also play it cool through the heat wave with pool toys…
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