Bring the whole family out to the Oakland Zoo from 10:00am - 3:00pm for Earth Day 2009 Festivities! This year, the theme is "We're All Connected." All of the world is connected in a beautiful web of life, including you! Join the Oakland Zoo and many Bay Area environmental organizations as we explore our delicate connections. See how we all can hold up our end of the web. Enjoy more than forty earth stations, hands-on learning, crafts, face-painting, Wildlife Theater presentations and a performance by the dazzling EarthCapades environmental vaudeville.  Movin' 99.7 will be live in the Zoo meadow to help you get your "earthy" groove on!

• This year’s Earth Day event will include more than forty earth stations, displays, and demonstrations.

• Learn what you can do to live a “Greener” lifestyle. The day will be centered on activities for families.

• Our goal is to educate others about wildlife and inspire through our unique Earth Day Celebration!

• Play the Giant Earth Ball Game, dance, visit animals, and learn about recycling, while connecting with nature.

• Mingle with environmental organizations and participate in hands-on activities at dozens of “Earth Stations”.

• Plus, bring the kids to an educational presentation, where they’ll experience an up-close encounter with educational animals! Educational presentations will take place at the Zoo’s Wildlife Theater throughout the day.

• This is a great opportunity to learn about your favorite animal! Other activities include: Explore the Newly Restored Arroyo Viejo Creek & Watershed Project, Enjoy Crafts and Face Painting, Shop for Earth Friendly Gifts.

• Earth Day is free with regular Zoo admission.

If you have questions or need more info, please contact Oakland Zoo's Conservation Manager at 510-632-9525, ext 122.