Santa Ana Community Members Receive Free Admission to Annual Event with Proof of Residency
The Santa Ana Zoo today announced its annual Party for the Planet™ event will take place Sunday May 21st, 2017, from 12 noon to 3:00 pm on the beautiful Santa Ana Zoo grounds locally known as the “Home of the 50 Monkeys.” Exclusive to AZA-(Association of Zoos & Aquariums) accredited establishments, Party for the Planet represents the largest shared Earth Day celebration in North America.
Open to the public, Party for the Planet is a fun-filled day that celebrates wildlife while promoting conservation and educating Zoo guests about the different ways they can explore and help protect the environment. The event is FREE for FOSAZ Members and included in the price of general admission. Santa Ana locals with proof of residency are welcome to join the Zoo’s Party for the Planet free of charge.
Throughout the event, Zoo guests can create conservation-friendly crafts and play fun games, as well as learn from hands-on demonstrations and education stations featuring animals, recycling, sustainable living and a variety of special guests including members of the Santa Ana City Water District, Fullerton Arboretum and other community organizations. During the event, guests are encouraged to pick up a copy of the “Let’s Play! with the Santa Ana Zoo” activity book. Offered as part of the Zoo’s ongoing education efforts, “Let’s Play!” takes families through the Zoo and Santiago Creek Wildlife and Watershed Center and their own backyards, encouraging them to look, measure, and listen to the nature around them.
“This year’s Party for the Planet event marks the 16th year the Friends of Santa Ana Zoo has hosted an event in honor of Earth Day,” said Cathi Decker, Executive Director. “We’re excited to welcome FOSAZ members, Zoo visitors and Santa Ana residents to celebrate with us on May 21st and enjoy all the Santa Ana Zoo and our special guests have to offer.”
Adding to the celebration are the eco-friendly, electric powered Zoofari Express Train rides and the Conservation Carrousel rides. Ride tickets run from $3 up and discount ticket books are available to FOSAZ Members. Children under 2 ride free with paid adult on the Train and adults standing with children on the Carrousel are free. Guests will also enjoy the Zoo’s eco-friendly facility improvements including upgrades to the Exploration Outpost, playground, gardens, and new drinking and water bottle refill stations.
The Santa Ana Zoo is home to more than 260 animals, including 60 of the most interesting and engaging monkeys and several endangered species. The Zoo is open daily from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. To become a Member of the Zoo, please call (714) 953-8555 x13. The Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park is located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
For more information call 714-836-4000 or visit our website at www.santaanazoo.org.
