Recycle Roo Program

This program has been developed in collaboration with Mid-Michigan Waste Authority. Recycling stations are located throughout the Zoo in which bottles and cans are collected for recycling. Each station has fun conservation tips. Zoo staff is also working hard with this program to recycle and reduce waste throughout the zoo.

Adopt a Highway

The Children’s Zoo participates in the State of Michigan highway beautification program in which litter is removed from the side of roadways. The Children’s Zoo has maintained a 2.3 mile stretch of northbound and southbound I-75 from M-46-M-81 since January 2007.

Save the Rainforest Donation Meter

Visitors to the Children's Zoo can give donations to help save the rainforest from habitat destruction.  All proceeds benefit rainforest conservation through SaveNature.org.

Annual Conservation Events

The Children's Zoo has numerous events throughout the season to promote and educate the public about conservation.  These events include but are not limited to:  Go Wild! Earth Day Celebration; Birds, Bugs, Butterflies, and Blooms; Reptile Slither; Zooberfest; Zoo Boo; Arctic Zoo Fest.

Aquaponics and Hydroponics

This Children's Zoo is in the process of implementing this program in conjunction with Saginaw Valley State University. Click here for more information.