The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will host a Party for the Planet on May 16, 2026 as part of a global conservation celebration led by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The event will offer guests of all ages opportunities to meet conservation organizations, learn about wildlife support, attend keeper talks, tour the gardens and take home a native milkweed plant to aid monarch butterflies. Children can add a promise to help the planet at an interactive flower wall and receive a plant giveaway while supplies last.
A two‑day plant sale will be held on May 16 and May 17 featuring local vendors that provide plants for pollinator gardens and wildlife‑friendly habitats. Vendors include Responsible Hub, EFG Orchids, Penang International Inc., Harley Farm, Citrus Hopkins Nursery and Flowing Well Tree Farm. The zoo opens at 9 a.m.; the Party for the Planet runs until 4 p.m. and the zoo remains open until 5 p.m. General zoo admission is required and additional fees may apply for certain activities. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Press release issued by Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens:
https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/celebrate-wildlife-nature-and-fun-at-the-central-florida-zoos-party-for-the-planet/
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