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Party for the Planet

Presented by: CenterPoint Energy

Apr 13 @ 10:00 AM 2:00 PM

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden will be partying for the planet to honor and celebrate our rich, beautiful planet and the diversity of life that calls it home.

The party will host many fun and engaging activities that will highlight our theme “Spring into Action!”  There will be a lot to see and do, including activity stations, animal encounters, keeper chats, entertainment, animal feedings, community vendors and mascots, art contest entries on display, and more. We will help families “spring into action” to save our species and planet through simple, meaningful daily actions!

The event is FREE with general admission or membership, thanks to our sponsors! Click on the orange “BUY TICKETS” button above to purchase tickets.

Activities:

  • Live music
  • Community vendors
  • Keeper chats
  • Local mascot costumes
  • Lawn games
  • Animal encounters
  • Penguin Palooza scavenger hunt
  • Art contest display
  • Earth Day giveaways
  • Family fun!
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Earth Day Art Contest

Spring into action! Express yourself for Earth Day in this unique art contest!

Create a work of art with recyclable elements that demonstrates your individual perspective of our Earth and its plants, animals, water, soil, sky, or people. How do you see your Earth?

Entries will be on display at the Party for the Planet! Get details below…


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Thank you to our generous sponsors!


Sponsor Opportunities

$500 Event Sponsor

Sponsorship includes recognition on social media, 8ft table for business promotion during event, and 4 general admission tickets to the Zoo.

$1,000 Event Sponsor

Sponsorship includes recognition on social media, logo/listing in E-newsletter and on Zoo website, 8ft table for business promotion during event, 1/4 page ad in Zoo Lovers magazine, and 8 general admission tickets to the Zoo.

$2,500 Event Sponsor

Sponsorship includes recognition on social media, logo/listing in E-newsletter and on Zoo website, 8ft table for business promotion during event, 1/2 page ad in Zoo Lovers magazine, and 12 general admission tickets to the Zoo.

Contact our development office for sponsorship.

(812) 435-0802 supportourzoo@meskerparkzoo.com

1545 Mesker Park Drive
Evansville, IN 47720 United States
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812-435-6143
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