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April 11, 2008

Zoo offers special events for vacation week

If Disney World or simply warmer climates aren't in next week's plans, Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence has stuff to do for those sticking around during school vacation.

The zoo hosts an annual conservation week “Party for the Planet" from Monday through Friday. On Sunday, April 20 , there will be an Earth Day celebration.

Activities include hands-on activity stations, animal encounters, demonstrations by "environmental artists," and demonstrations where select zoo animals will get special treats.

On Monday, one "animal enrichment demonstration" will be with the African wild dogs at 2 p.m., "as visitors watch the pack pounce on six globe piñatas stuffed with special treats," according to a zoo news release. Other activities go from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m that day.

Here's a look at some more of what's planned:

* On Tuesday, artist Mathilde Duffy will make works using the natural world around her for inspiration from 1 to 3 p.m.

* On Wednesday, create your own peace flag with your own wish for the planet, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

* On Thursday, Rhode Island Resource Recovery’s recycling superhero -- Max Man -- will be on hand with giveaways and information. That is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

* On Friday, artist Will Machin will do demonstrations on how to make birdhouses from "found objects." That is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The April 20 Earth Day celebration will include an environmental fair involving more than 20 local "earth-friendly organizations."

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 1:42 PM | Permalink

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