Help Protect Congo Gorillas and the Planet: Celebrate Earth Month at The Bronx Zoo

4/1/09 - By Anna Fader

If you thought this was the Year of the Ox, you are so wrong. According to the United Nations, it’s the Year of the Gorilla. In order to raise awareness about the threats to the iconic Gorilla species, the United Nations has declared this year the “Year of the Gorilla” and the Wildlife Conservation Society (the global conservation organization that owns and operates the Bronx Zoo) is helping to support these beautiful beasts with a month-long celebration of the planet during Earth Month and a fundraising run that supports their work to protect gorillas.

Check out the fun, family –friendly events that are going to be going on at the Bronx Zoo in April:

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Earth Expo
The Bronx Zoo is going to be the destination for learning about green this Earth Month with a family-friendly Earth Expo where you can learn about environmental products, services and how you can live more green at home. Find everything from clothing to beauty and kids products to alternative energy and much more. Plus there will be recycled animal art, family wildlife theater entertainment, eco-friendly crafts and green-themed fun that everyone can enjoy. All right there at the zoo to explore while you’re exploring the real ambassadors of the environment, the animals.

Run for the Wild
Gorillas are facing threats from hunting, habitat destruction and the effects of armed conflicts and diseases. Help the WCs in their mission to protect these majestic creatures by running or pledging in the Run for the Wild Race on April 25th. You’ll get to run, walk or stroll through the Bronx Zoo, plus participate in special day of the race events. Participants get free Zoo and Congo admission, a T-Shirt and poster, plus free fun after-race activities. Sign up here.

Find out more about these events, sign up for the Run for the Wild Race and save up to $4 on Zoo admission: find it all here.