SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
Follow a self-guided tour to see western lowland gorillas and other primates, uncover fascinating facts, and count your steps along the way. With engaging animal keeper talks, special feedings, and enriching activities, this event promises a wild adventure. Enjoy themed educational stations, learn more about our partnership with the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center (GRACE) and how you can help, and get fitness inspiration from our presenting sponsor, Skechers.
Activities include:
- Primate Education Stations: Find out fascinating facts about our closest relatives.
- GRACE Info Station: Learn about our valued conservation partner thatโs working to save critically endangered Grauerโs gorillas while engaging and empowering local communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
- Eco Cell Challenge: Recycle unwanted handheld electronics at the L.A. Zoo and help save gorillas! Each donation through our environmentally responsible recycling partner, ECO-CELL, raises money for gorilla conservation efforts.ย Learn more about ECO-CELL and how to prepare your devices for recycling.
- Live music: Groove to lively beats from Masanga Marimba.
- Angela & Lulinguย Storytime: Authorย Brenda Scott Royceย will read from her multiple award-winning childrenโs book, which contrasts the story of the Zooโs youngest gorilla with that of her counterpart at the GRACE sanctuary in the DRC.
Event included with zoo admission.
