Join the Racine Zoo and zoos around the United States to celebrate our world of during Party for the Planet! Through a grant from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and partnership with AZA's SAFE Program, the Racine Zoo is celebrating all animals that migrate with several events throughout the summer. Whether you join us for a day or volunteer with our projects, you will learn something new and help the species that make incredible journeys around our planet.
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April 26 |
Party for the Planet Zoorific Saturday Join us for games, crafts, and activities that celebrate all the migrating animals at the Racine Zoo! Learn more about the new conservation opportunities for the family and spend the day celebrating the planet. Free with Zoo admission |
| May 10 |
Beach Cleanup Join the Racine Zoo in helping to keep our environment clean. From 10 AM - 12 PM, assist Zoo staff in cleaning up our beach! |
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May - August |
Purple Martin Nest Monitoring Come out to the Racine Zoo on select days to learn about the brand-new homes for a verys pecial bird, the purple martin! See if anyone has laid eggs and learn how we can help these amazing songbirds. Nest checks will occur during regular Zoo hours. Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals and families. E-mail education@racinezoo.org for more information |
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August |
Monarch Butterfly Tagging and Monitoring Did you know monarch butterflies travel 3,000 miles each year? Join the Racine Zoo in tracking monarch butterflies through the MonarchWatch project and see where these amazing butterflies will fly! Tagging will occur during regular Zoo hours. Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals and families. E-mail education@racinezoo.org for more information. |
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Year-Round |
Eco-Cell Device Recycling The Zoo has partnered with Eco-Cell to collect old devices such as cell phones, music players, tablets, and chargers to be recycled. Drop-off box is located inside Zoo giftshop. Items can be dropped off at anytime during Zoo hours! |
Volunteer with Us!
Looking for an opportunity to give back to the Zoo and spend time with your family? Sign up to volunteer for our conservation projects! Whether you're counting purple martin eggs or catching butterfliers, you and your loved ones can help the Racine Zoo staff gather valuable data that helps the conservation of the species. E-mail education@racinezoo.org for more information
