Party for the Planet™ At Your Zoo or Aquarium

Largest Earth Day Party in North America

Silver Spring, MD (Vocus) April 7, 2008 -- More than 100 of the top zoos and aquariums across North America are throwing a Party for the Planet™, making it the largest combined Earth Day celebration in North America.

The local zoo or aquarium is the ideal place to connect with conservation in your community. Party for the Planet™ festivities will feature environmental education activities, amazing animal encounters and fantastic family fun.

WHO:        

You and your AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium.

WHAT:    

Party for the Planet™ to celebrate Earth Day!

WHEN:    

April 19-27, 2008 (Earth Day is April 22)

WHERE:    

To find a Party for the Planet™ near you, please visit www.aza.org/promotions/partyplanetlist.

CONTACT:    

Steve Feldman, AZA, (301) 562.0777 x252

Jackie Marks, AZA, (301) 562.0777 x236

Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, the AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. To learn more, visit www.aza.org.

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