Trunkline Magazine (Louisville Zoo) March 2019 | Page 16
party for the planet
A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth
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One day isn’t enough
to celebrate the wonder of our planet and promote
the need to protect it — so the Louisville Zoo is host-
ing a month-long party! This year marks the Zoo's
29th year of celebrating the Earth since our first cel-
ebration in 1990. This April, enjoy weekend activities
and cool displays by our eco-partners to learn how
you can do your part to help our planet. Plus, there
will be ZooPoopyDoo compost and mulch sales, week-
end recycling programs, fun contests and more.
Earth Month Kick-Off
Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m.
See how local students turn trash into treasure in our
annual Trashformation Art Contest. View winning
displays and attend the press conference at 11 a.m.
when we’ll announce this year’s winners. There will also
be a jam session led by Louisville Orchestra Music
Director Teddy Abrams for students who entered the
musical instrument category.
ZooPoopyDoo Compost
and Mulch Sale
Saturday, April 6,13, 20, 27; 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get your garden ready for spring with our unique,
high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost and hardwood
bark mulch. Prices, instructions and details at
LouisvilleZoo.org/zoopoopydoo.
National Zoo Lovers Day
Saturday, April 6; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Meet our new giraffe mascot as you enjoy the sights
and sounds of the Zoo you love and learn more about
giraffes.
TreesLouisville Tree Giveaway
Sunday, April 7, 28;10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
TreesLouisville will be here on April 7 and April 28
giving away 225 trees each day, on a first-come, first-
serve basis to help promote a rebuilding of Louisville’s
tree canopy. Join us and learn why our tree canopy is
important.”
Fun Day Mondays
Monday, April 8, 15, 22 & 29
Enjoy $5.25 Zoo admission, courtesy of the LG&E and
KU Foundation. There will be special zoo keeper talks
and LG&E and KU’s Mini City display plus appearances
by Louie the Lightning Bug from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Backyard Action Hero Day
Saturday April 13; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A Backyard Action Hero (BAH) is a super cool person
who cares about wildlife and wants to help animals and
their habitats! We’ll have 6 – 8 stations around the Zoo
to teach you about wildlife and the natural world. And
pick up your free copy of the current BAH guidebook!
16 • Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Spring 2019