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.
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 custom pieces 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
