Join the North Carolina Zoo for our Party for the Planet on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023, and help save gorillas in the wild.
The Zoo partners with the global recycling project: "Gorillas on the Line," which is celebrating its 5th Anniversary in 2023. Many cell phones and entertainment devices contain recyclable materials, which are sourced by strip mining in the African forests that gorillas call home, reducing their natural habitats.
Celebrate 5 years with a $5 donation to gorillas. Bring in an old cell phone, tablet, iPod or MP3 player for recycling and answer the call to help gorillas!
Additional activities on Earth Day:
Our popular Kidzone Playground will be a ‘hive’ of activity hosting Pollinator Friendly activities and encouraging nature learning for kids of all ages.
Plan to stop at one of the Zoo Trekker booths to pick up your activity book, which will guide you toward earning the Zoo Trekker Badge! Keep your eyes open for pop-up programs and keeper talks happening at various locations throughout the day.
Learn more about the Zoo's international conservation efforts
