Party for the Planet

When April 20-21 | 11a.m. - 3p.m.

Are you ready to Party for the Planet?

We’re participating in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Party for the Planet — a family-friendly event that celebrates our ocean planet’s biodiversity and highlights simple steps we all can take to make a difference! This event features an hourly dance party, people powered music and interactive stations that show how we can collectively tackle some of our planet’s greatest challenges.

Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to an upcycled kelp art project crafted by Barrio Logan-based fabric artist Sew Loca, engage with climate communicators from Estudios Planeteando and take in improvisational performances by Imagine Theatre Company and The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts . Witness these components merge into one community climate storytelling experience, connecting guests’ personal ocean stories through art and theater.

Party for the Planet Schedule

Entrance Courtyard Events and Activities

Carbon Station (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Breathe in, breathe out. Explore natural and unnatural sources of carbon dioxide, how increasing emissions impact our local ecosystems, and what we can do to help protect our ocean planet
Bike Powered Music (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Pedal your way to your favorite tunes with Rock the Bike. Guests can take a break and pedal a stationary bicycle to play a curated selection of music through speakers in the entry courtyard.

Galleria Events and Activities

Craft Station (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Get ready to party… for the planet! Design and create your own party hat headband to show off during our party for the planet parade!
Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS) (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Join the Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS) - San Diego Chapter to learn about how we use maps to understand our changing kelp forests and how these tools can inform action to protect these important habitats.

Blue Beach Events and Activities

Hourly Parades (11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m.): Make some noise and celebrate our ocean planet with a parade starring YOU! Dance, march, and make some noise while boogieing behind our staff drum major through the aquarium!
Kelp Conversations with Planeteando (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Engage with climate communicators from Estudios Planeteando.
Kelp Art Station (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Contribute to an upcycled kelp art project crafted by Barrio Logan-based fabric artist Sew Loka.
Improvisational Performances (1:15 and 2:30 p.m.): Take in improvisational performances by Imagine Theatre Company and The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts as they connect guests’ personal ocean stories through art and theater.