Party for the Planet 2023: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth

One day isn’t enough to celebrate the wonder of our planet and promote the need to protect it — so the Louisville Zoo is hosting a month-long party. During the month of April, enjoy special weekend activities and videos, PLUS there will be special admission discounts powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation!  

Schedule

April 1 – 2
Recycling Weekend at the Zoo — Crayons
Join us weekends in April to learn how recycling programs help our planet!  Organizations and programs that help benefit the air, water, land and, of course animals will be featured each weekend! Enjoy special animal presentations, keeper messages, as well as tips and suggestions that all help support wildlife and wild places!

April 1
ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get your garden ready for spring with our unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.

Get your garden ready with high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost. 

Note: We will not be offering mulch for sale in 2023.

Sale Dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
May 13
Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost:  $45 per scoop

Scoop Guidelines:
•   17.8 cubic feet per scoop
•   Small pick-up truck (Ford Ranger): 1 – 2 scoops
•   Full size pick-up (Ford F-150): 2 – 4 scoops
•   Trailer: depends on size (4×8 is typically 1 scoop; 6×12 is typically 2 scoops)

Additional Information:
•    ZooPoopyDoo can be purchased online — please bring your receipt to Zoo for pickup (print out or on phone).
•   Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s bus parking lot.
•   Only open-top trucks beds and trailers will be loaded.

ORDER ONLINE!

April 8 – 9
Recycling Weekend at the Zoo — Eyeglasses and Cell Phones
Join us weekends in April to learn how recycling programs help our planet!  Organizations and programs that help benefit the air, water, land and, of course animals will be featured each weekend! Enjoy special animal presentations, keeper messages, as well as tips and suggestions that all help support wildlife and wild places! Bring your old eyeglasses and cell phones for recycling through partners Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation and Eco-Cell.

April 8
ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get your garden ready for spring with our unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.

Get your garden ready with high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost. 

Note: We will not be offering mulch for sale in 2023.

Sale Dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
May 13
Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost:  $45 per scoop

Scoop Guidelines:
•   17.8 cubic feet per scoop
•   Small pick-up truck (Ford Ranger): 1 – 2 scoops
•   Full size pick-up (Ford F-150): 2 – 4 scoops
•   Trailer: depends on size (4×8 is typically 1 scoop; 6×12 is typically 2 scoops)

Additional Information:
•    ZooPoopyDoo can be purchased online — please bring your receipt to Zoo for pickup (print out or on phone).
•   Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s bus parking lot.
•   Only open-top trucks beds and trailers will be loaded.

ORDER ONLINE!

April 10
Funday Monday
10 – 5 p.m. ($7.25 general admission)
Enjoy $7.25 Zoo admission, powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation. Parking is not included and will be charged at the Zoo admission windows.

April 15 – 16
Recycling Weekend at the Zoo — Cell Phones, Electronics, and Shoes
Join us weekends in April to learn how recycling programs help our planet!  Organizations and programs that help benefit the air, water, land and, of course animals will be featured each weekend! Enjoy special animal presentations, keeper messages, as well as tips and suggestions that all help support wildlife and wild places!

Saturday:
8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Recycle electronics with Technology Conservation group. Electronics accepted: desktop computers, laptops, docking stations, keyboards, mouse, MP3 players, scanners, printers, cables, external hard drives, flash drives, CDs, modems and routers. Not accepted: TVs, monitors and hard drives.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Recycle shoes with Waterstep
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Recycle cell phones and tablets through Eco-Cell!

Sunday:
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Recycle cell phones and tablets through Eco-Cell!

April 15
ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get your garden ready for spring with our unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.

Get your garden ready with high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost. 

Note: We will not be offering mulch for sale in 2023.

Sale Dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
May 13
Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost:  $45 per scoop

Scoop Guidelines:
•   17.8 cubic feet per scoop
•   Small pick-up truck (Ford Ranger): 1 – 2 scoops
•   Full size pick-up (Ford F-150): 2 – 4 scoops
•   Trailer: depends on size (4×8 is typically 1 scoop; 6×12 is typically 2 scoops)

Additional Information:
•    ZooPoopyDoo can be purchased online — please bring your receipt to Zoo for pickup (print out or on phone).
•   Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s bus parking lot.
•   Only open-top trucks beds and trailers will be loaded.

ORDER ONLINE!

April 17
Funday Monday
10 – 5 p.m. ($7.25 general admission)
Enjoy $7.25 Zoo admission, powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation. Parking is not included and will be charged at the Zoo admission windows.

April 22 
Recycling Weekend at the Zoo — Document Shredding
Join us weekends in April to learn how recycling programs help our planet!  Organizations and programs that help benefit the air, water, land and, of course animals will be featured each weekend! Enjoy special animal presentations, keeper messages, as well as tips and suggestions that all help support wildlife and wild places! Bring your old documents to the Zoo from 8 – 11 a.m. for shredding through partner Shred-it!

April 22

All Day
Trashformation Award Video
Head over to our website, YouTube Page or Facebook as we announce the winners of our Trashformation: A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation. For more information, please visit the Trashformation site.

ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get your garden ready for spring with our unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.

Get your garden ready with high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost. 

Note: We will not be offering mulch for sale in 2023.

Sale Dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
May 13
Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost:  $45 per scoop

Scoop Guidelines:
•   17.8 cubic feet per scoop
•   Small pick-up truck (Ford Ranger): 1 – 2 scoops
•   Full size pick-up (Ford F-150): 2 – 4 scoops
•   Trailer: depends on size (4×8 is typically 1 scoop; 6×12 is typically 2 scoops)

Additional Information:
•    ZooPoopyDoo can be purchased online — please bring your receipt to Zoo for pickup (print out or on phone).
•   Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s bus parking lot.
•   Only open-top trucks beds and trailers will be loaded.

ORDER ONLINE!

April 24
Funday Monday
10 – 5 p.m. ($7.25 general admission)
Enjoy $7.25 Zoo admission, powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation. Parking is not included and will be charged at the Zoo admission windows.

April 29
ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get your garden ready for spring with our unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.

Get your garden ready with high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost. 

Note: We will not be offering mulch for sale in 2023.

Sale Dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
May 13
Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost:  $45 per scoop

Scoop Guidelines:
•   17.8 cubic feet per scoop
•   Small pick-up truck (Ford Ranger): 1 – 2 scoops
•   Full size pick-up (Ford F-150): 2 – 4 scoops
•   Trailer: depends on size (4×8 is typically 1 scoop; 6×12 is typically 2 scoops)

Additional Information:
•    ZooPoopyDoo can be purchased online — please bring your receipt to Zoo for pickup (print out or on phone).
•   Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s bus parking lot.
•   Only open-top trucks beds and trailers will be loaded.

ORDER ONLINE!

April 30
Earth Day at the Zoo ($5.00 off general admission)
Enjoy $5 off general Zoo admission PLUS FREE parking powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation. Community eco-partners will be featured throughout the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come join the fun and learn what you can do to help save our planet! Discount available at Zoo windows only and cannot be applied to online purchases.

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Earth Day Celebration at the Louisville Zoo. This festival is a culmination of the many conservation, recycling, and education events celebrated during Earth Month, powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation.

Please read the event description and participation guidelines before completing the application.

Exhibitor Guidelines:

  • All set up must be complete before 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 30. Exhibitors may begin setting up at 9 a.m.. If additional time is required, arrangements must be made in advance by calling (502) 238-5362.
  • Please plan to transport your own materials from the parking lot to your booth. No vehicles will be permitted on Zoo grounds. If you are unable to transport all of your materials to your booth and require assistance, arrangements must be made in advance by calling (502) 238-5362. Due to the number of exhibitors, we are unfortunately not able to accommodate all transportation requests.
  • Booth locations are assigned in advance, and cannot be relocated the morning of the event.
  • Exhibitors are responsible for providing their own extension cords.
  • Exhibitors may not attach any materials to any permanent Zoo buildings, trees, fences, lights, etc. Exceptions may be made for organizational banners, hung using twine.
  • Food and beverages are available for purchase at Zoo concession stands throughout the day. You are welcome to bring your own cooler and beverages. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
  • Signs and banners at your booth or table should reflect the spirit of Earth Day.
  • Exhibitors should strive to be as trash free as possible and are responsible for disposing of/or removing their own trash. The Zoo utilizes a Wet/Dry recycling program, there’s no need to search out special recycling bins!
  • In the spirit of Earth Day, we discourage excessive paper giveaways. The Louisville Zoo must approve in advance of the event any item that you plan to distribute during the Earth Day Celebration. Please provide a description of any item you wish to give away with your application.
  • No retail sales or collection of donations will be permitted.
  • Please note: NO BALLOONS are permitted on Zoo premises.
  • Click here to see a full list of Zoo Rules

Exhibitor Application:

Earth Day 2023 Exhibitor Application

May 13
ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get your garden ready for spring with our unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.

Get your garden ready with high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost. 

Note: We will not be offering mulch for sale in 2023.

Sale Dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
May 13
Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost:  $45 per scoop

Scoop Guidelines:
•   17.8 cubic feet per scoop
•   Small pick-up truck (Ford Ranger): 1 – 2 scoops
•   Full size pick-up (Ford F-150): 2 – 4 scoops
•   Trailer: depends on size (4×8 is typically 1 scoop; 6×12 is typically 2 scoops)

Additional Information:
•    ZooPoopyDoo can be purchased online — please bring your receipt to Zoo for pickup (print out or on phone).
•   Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s bus parking lot.
•   Only open-top trucks beds and trailers will be loaded.

ORDER ONLINE!