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The Zoos Will Be Partying on Earth Day

We know, we know, every day is Earth Day. But only starting Monday will zoos and aquariums around the world be celebrating Mother Nature as part of the "Party for the Planet" initiative, which connects the 150-plus members of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.

Party animals can hop from state to state all week for free concerts, games and even organic food. This weekend, the Dallas Zoo debuts a new alligator exhibit called "Ghosts from the Bayou" as part of its four-weekend spring festival, Dallas Roars. The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport offers free admission on Earth Day and a six-hour scavenger hunt. And X-Men hero Wolverine, who is actually an endangered species, will show up for photo ops at the Chattanooga Zoo on April 25, which also features mural-making and free seedlings to attendees.

Find your participating zoo at the AZA Website.

Related Stories:
· Chattanooga Zoo Hosts Party For The Planet April 25 [Chattanoogan.com]
· North Texas rolls out the green carpet [DallasNews.com]
· Oregon Coast Aquarium Celebrates Earth Day [Aquarium.org]

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