Join Reid Park Zoo for Party for the Planet, a joint celebration of Earth Day, Endangered Species Day, and World Ocean Day! From 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., learn about the conservation efforts the Zoo supports around the world, as well as in southern Arizona. Participate in interactive activities for all ages. Talk to local conservation partners about their work in our community and how you can make everyday choices to help wild animals and wild places right here around Tucson. Reduce clothing going to the landfill by bringing gently used clothing with you to the Zoo for a clothing drive hosted by Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona.
This event is free to members and included with Zoo admission.
Reid Park Zoo is collaborating with the University of Arizona’s Choral department in celebration of Party for the Planet. After each Animal Chat listed below, the University Singers will complement that chat with a song as part of their “Animal Tracks” concert. Catch Reid Park Zoo as we head to UArizona for “The Places We Carry” concert on Thursday, April 23.
Animal Chat Schedule
9:30 a.m. African Wild Dog
10:00 a.m. Lion
10:30 a.m. Giraffe
11:00 a.m. African Elephant
11:30 a.m. Andean bear
12:00 p.m. Flamingo
During the event:
- Learn about conservation organizations in the greater Tucson area
- Join Nature Play for kids from 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Enjoy Animal Chats and interpretive stations throughout the Zoo
- See UA Choral perform songs following each Animal Chat
- Participate in a Zoo-wide BioBlitz using iNaturalist from 10 a.m. – noon (and learn how to participate in the City Nature Challenge 2026 from April 24th-27th)
- Make native wildflower seed balls to take home (while supplies last)
- Enter for a chance to win a native plant from Nighthawk Natives Nursery (drawing at 11 a.m.)
- Bring gently used clothes to donate to the Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona clothing drive
Plant giveaway and seed balls sponsored by Tucson Subaru.