Apr 08, 2025

Party for the Planet

Posted Apr 08, 2025 4:04 PM

Party for the Planet will be held on Saturday, April 19th from noon to 4pm at Sunset Zoo in Manhattan. This will be an Earth Day celebration showcasing the conservation efforts of Sunset Zoo and the community through interactive community booths, animal enrichment and scavenger hunt.

Schedule of Events:

  1. Zoo-Wide Scavenger Hunt 12:00pm - 4:00pm
  2. Interactive Community Booths from 12:00pm - 4:00pm
  3. Education Ambassador Animal Presentations at 1:00pm and 3:00pm at Chautauqua Amphitheatre 
  4. Smokin' H's Meats from 11:30am - 4:30 pm near Australian Outback
  5. Bounce House from 12:00pm - 4:00pm near the Historic Limestone Pavilion
  6. Face Painting at the Historic Limestone Pavilion

Regular zoo admission rates will apply during Party for the Planet. Friends of Sunset Zoo members receive free admission. Reciprocity memberships and Museums For All are valid during this event. Single-use admission coupons, passes, and FOSZ guest passes are not valid during this event. 

This event is held rain or shine. Parking is available in the Zoo main lot, in the field (if not muddy) along Oak Street, and in the Manhattan High School side parking lot.