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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe History of Earth Day<\/p>\n
A comprehensive look at the evolution of Earth Day from its 1970 origins to a global environmental movement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/story-highlights> By championing animal conservation and sustainability practices, the Columbus Zoo<\/a> and Aquarium staff quietly observes Earth Day<\/a> every day.<\/p>\n Then, spring comes, and with it, the real<\/em> Earth Day on April 22. That\u2019s when the zoo crew gets ready to party, and you\u2019re on the guest list!<\/p>\n Earth Day Celebration Weekend: \u201cProtect our Species\u201d will transform the zoo grounds into an eco-festival of live music, outdoor parties, animal expert talks, and other interactive fun.<\/p>\n Just inside the entrance, visitors can stop by conservation activity stations manned by environmentally focused groups from around Ohio. Afterward, make your way to Lakeside Pavilion to meet and greet the zoo\u2019s character ambassadors.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll go green, but not with envy, when you attend a high-energy Party for the Planet featuring dancing and other activities near the large map in Conservation Courtyard.<\/p>\n The meet-and-greets and parties will be moved inside the pavilion in the event of inclement weather.<\/p>\n Can\u2019t get enough of those crazy character ambassadors? They\u2019ll also be rolling through the zoo on a musical train at various times throughout the day, depending on the weather.<\/p>\n Not least of all, there will be animals aplenty, and you can learn about them straight from the experts who care for them. Zookeepers will discuss species in six of the eight animal regions including lions and tigers and koalas (which, sadly, are not bears).<\/p>\n The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has partnered with Accurate IT Services and Dress for Success<\/a> to hold separate recycling drives in celebration of Earth Day.<\/p>\n From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23, old electronics can be dropped off in the zoo parking lot to be properly recycled and repurposed. For a list of accepted and unaccepted items, visit accurateit.com\/items-accepted<\/a>.<\/p>\n From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 24, visitors can donate gently used, clean professional clothing that will help women prepare for interviews, work and career advancement.<\/p>\n No zoo plans? No problem! You can still participate by telling the parking booth attendant you\u2019re there to donate and you can enter for free. Once in the lot, turn left and follow the cones to the recycling trucks or clothing collection container.<\/p>\n Earth Day Celebration Weekend: \u201cProtect Our Species\u201d is included with zoo admission. There are several types of tickets available at columbuszoo.org\/hours-and-rates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
Go wild for recycling<\/h2>\n
Join the Earth Day fun<\/h2>\n