What: This Saturday, guests should arrive at the Zoo ready to celebrate because Riverbanks is hosting a Party for the Planet to commemorate Earth Day and the Zoo’s 35th birthday! Party festivities will include games, dancing and even some presents for the animals.
· Pin the Tail on the World – Pick out a tail and stick it on the map where the matching animal can be found in the wild.
· Go Fish! For Clean Water – Clean up the “waterway” by fishing out unwanted trash and recycling it in the proper container.
· Party like a Rock Star! – Craft a mask, put it on and join the dance party.
· Meet the Party Animals – Get up close to Miss Piggy the Texas tortoise, Priscilla and Lima the chinchillas, Boa the boa constrictor, Kingsley the king snake, Checkers and Kernel the corn snakes, Princess Cinderella and Princess Buttercup the rats, Kidogo the African pygmy hedgehog and Gigi the Blue Tongue Skink.
· Enrich Yourself! –Watch as keepers give the animals papier-mâché presents filled with tasty treats of fruits, meats, veggies and sugar-free candy!
Riverbanks opened its doors on April 25, 1974 and in its 35-year history has connected more than 23 million visitors with the world’s wildlife and wild places.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is not the only zoo hosting a Party for the Planet during the week of Earth Day. More than 100 zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) will be inspiring action, awareness and appreciation for the earth and its resources.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2009
10:00am – 3:00pm
Enrichment Schedule
10:00am—Lion Cubs
10:30am—King Cobra
11:00am—Penguins
11:30am—Gorillas
12:00pm—Grizzly Bears
12:30pm—Aquarium Dive
1:00pm—Goats
1:30pm—Amazing Animals Show
2:00pm—Lion Cubs
2:30pm—Elephants
3:00pm—Meerkats
3:30pm—Hyenas
4:00pm—Hornbills
Where: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife Parkway
Columbia, SC 29210
Tickets: Participation in Party for the Planet events are free with paid admission to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
