RWP Zoo : Party for the Planet

Party for the Planet

Check out our HUGE schedule of activities:
In an effort to save paper, we will not be distributing daily programs at the entrance. Instead, we've got our entire schedule of events posted right here, and will alert you of the day's events at the Zoo through signage and announcements. If you'd still prefer to have a schedule with you when you visit, feel free to download a printable version. Please note all activites run from 11a.m. - 3p.m. unless stated otherwise.

Monday, April 19 - "Go Green RI"
Showcasing products and services available in the state to help live a green lifestyle, also focusing on ways to beautify the world in your backyard.
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Animal encounters 11:30 & 2

Displays and presentations by:

RI Federation of Garden Clubs
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
RI Resource Recovery
Providential Gardener
Acres for the Atmosphere
RI DEM – Great Outdoors Pursuits program
URI Outreach Center featuring:
URI Master Gardeners
URI Master Composters & Recyclers
Learning Landscape
URI Master Energy

Entertainment by:

Kaleidoscope Theater presents a larger than life caterpillar character (times TBD)

Tuesday, April 20 - "Water, Water Everywhere"
A day dedicated to educating guests on how to preserve our natural water resources and enjoy the Ocean State.
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Displays and info provided by:

Save the Bay and Ocean State Environmental Education Collaborative
Ocean Project
Clean Water Action
Narragansett Bay Estuary
Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Seal Stranding Team
Wood Pawcatuck Watershed Group
Clyde the Clam costumed character meet and greet with guests

Animal encounters 11:30 & 2

Wednesday, April 21 - "Amazing Agriculture"
A day dedicated to RI agriculture.
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Displays and info provided by:

Casey Farm
SVF
Locust Leaf Farm
Elm Rock Farm
RI 4-H
Elm Rock Farm
URI Master Composters and Recyclers
RI Agriculture Extension / Sustainable Agriculture at URI

Animal encounters 11:30 & 2

Thursday, April 22 - "Healthy Active Earth"
A day showcasing activities that can be done outside to promote healthy living and foster a love of nature.
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Displays and info provided by:

Mulligan’s Island (focus on beach volleyball)
RI Rock Gym
Canoeing Demos with Zach Weindel in the Wetlands pond
RI DEM – Great Outdoors Pursuits program
AAA – bike safety
US Open Cycling/Providence Bike Coalition/ RI DOT
REI
Kayak Centre of Rhode Island

Entertainment by:

Marvelous Marvin – Outdoor Activities Fun Zone
Appearance by Slyde, mascot for the New Revolution Soccer Team (Times TBD)
Appearance by Paws of the Pawtucket Red Sox 11:30am - 12:30pm
Fun, games, dancing and prizes with Al Martinez (featuring environmental trivia games throughout the day)
Kaleidoscope Theater presents an amazing gymnast (times TBD)

Animal encounters 11:30 & 2

Friday, April 23 - "Art of Nature"
a day showcasing artists that use recycled materials or draw inspiration from nature to create their art
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Art demos and activities by:

Michael Townsend – tape art murals
Steel Yard
Boris Bally – display of art made from street signs
Mathilde Duffy - botanical artist
Peace Flag Project
Anna Shapiro – interactive map mural and animal matching game
Kevin Sweeney – chalk artist
Gillian Christy – Help create The Growing Tree, a collaborative art experience
Art by Avery
Animal Mask Making with Lisa May Tobin
Adam Montano – animal sculpture
Providence Diocese’s Environmental Poster Contest winners on display

Animal encounters 11:30 & 2

Saturday, April 24 - "Sing, Dance and Be Green"
A day dedicated to performing arts that have a environmental or nature theme.
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Animal encounters 11:30 / 12:30 / 1:30 / 3:30

Entertainment by:

JUMP! Dance group (Times TBD)
Ten31 Productions presents:
- Palm Tree character 11am - 1pm
- Spring Birch Tree character 1pm - 3pm
Kaleidoscope Theater presents Pocohantas who will sing about the beauty of nature as part of our Native American Education Station (times TBD)
Little Amadeus from PBS meet and greet with guests
Boris Bally – display of art made from street signs

Sunday, April 25 - EARTH DAY CELEBRATION!
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Environmental Fair, featuring these participants:

Audubon Society
GoGreenRI.org
Environmental Council of RI
RI Department of Environmental Management
RI Resource Recovery
People’s Power and Light
Diocese’s of Providence Environmental Council
URI Master Composters & Recyclers
Groundwork Providence - Trees 2020 Program
Providence Neighborhood Planting
The Providential Gardener
Ocean Project
US Environmental Protection Agency
RWPZoo Roots & Shoots Group
Acres for the Atmosphere
Childhood Lead Action Project
Rocky Point Foundation
Narragansett Bay Research
Narragansett Bay Estuary
URI Learning Landscape
Natural Resources Conservation Services
US Open Cycling Foundation/Providence Bike Coalition

Conservation Corner Presentations with RWPZoo’s Director of Conservation Lou Perrotti (Times and Location TBD)

Ten31 Productions Presents thier Vine character from 12pm - 2pm

Anna Shapiro creates an interactive map mural and animal matching game

Chalk Artist Kevin Sweeney - Creating Environmentally Themed Art

Chalk Artist Michael Macaulay - Creating Environmentally Themed Art

Animal Mask Making with Lisa May Tobin

Gillian Christy – Help create The Growing Tree, a collaborative art experience

Boris Bally displaying art made from street signs

Onsite appearance from 92 ProFM

Onsite appearance from Lite Rock 105

Animal encounters: 11:30 / 12:30 / 1:30 / 3:30


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