Arts and Entertainment

Party for the Planet

May 16 2026

9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!

May 16 9:30 am – 2:00 pm EDT

Celebrate Earth Day the WILD way by joining our Party for the Planet! 🥳 🌎 Get inspired to take environmental action not just on Earth Day, but every day. Greet Animal Ambassadors, purchase stunning plants from our horticulture staff, prepare browse enrichment for our animals, hear from community partners about how they make a difference for our planet, and much more!

Party for the Planet is North America’s largest combined Earth Day celebration, with over 120 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facilities participating in the fun. You won’t want to miss these terra-ific festivities here at the Virginia Zoo! 🌿

THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!

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