Party for the Planet!
Schedule
Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
3755 W Seminole Blvd., Sanford, FL, United States, Florida 32771 | Sanford, FL
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Join us for Party for the Planet, a global celebration of conservation led by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA.) This annual event brings communities together to ake action for wildlife and wild places, in honor of Earth Day, Endangered Species Day, and World Oceans Day.Spend the day discovering how small, everyday choices can make a big impact, both around the world and right here in your own backyard!
🌿 Don’t Miss: 2-Day Plant Sale – May 16 & 17
Take conservation home with you! Shop a wide variety of plants from local vendors during our special two-day plant sale. (
Whether you’re creating a pollinator garden or just getting started, you’ll find plants that help support wildlife and build healthier habitats at home.
Event Highlights
🌎 Conservation in Action
Meet conservation organizations and community partners
Learn about upcoming staff-led beach and river cleanups and how you can get involved
Discover simple ways to support wildlife locally and globally
Bring your E-Waste for responsible recycling!
🌸 Interactive Family Activities
Face painting at the gazebo (additional fee applies)
Hands-on activity stations
Habitat Pass adventure
Florida songbird “Flip, Listen, Sing” activity
Habitat Matching challenge
Bloom for the Planet interactive wall
Kids can write a promise to help the planet on a flower cutout and add it to our display. Earn a stamp to receive a free milkweed plant (while supplies last)
🐢 Special Experiences
Native Milkweed Plant Giveaway
This plant helps monarch butterflies in your backyard. It is the only plant where they lay their eggs, and the only one that monarch caterpillars will feed on.
Guided Garden Tours
Keeper Chats throughout the day, including special talks on animal diets and enrichment
🎶 Live Entertainment
Live music with DJ Darren at the splash ground
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Where is it happening?
3755 W Seminole Blvd., Sanford, FL, United States, Florida 32771Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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