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Celebrate America Recycles Day with us! All day, we’re diving into fun, hands-on ways to reduce waste, recycle, and live more sustainably. It’s a perfect chance to learn new tips, meet people who care about the planet, and see how small actions add up to big impact for wildlife and their habitats.
*Animal demos/enrichment are always subject to change/cancellation without notice due to the care and comfort of the animal.Â
RIT – Recycling Art Activity
Turn trash into treasure! Join us for a hands-on activity focused on upcycling. We’re making trash plate art!
Impact Earth – Composting & Living Zero waste
Impact Earth will be here talking about how small changes can make a big impact! Learn the basics of composting and easy ways to live a zero waste lifestyle.
Goodwill of the Fingerlakes – Recycling Textiles
Give old T-shirts a second life by transforming them into something new! This hands-on activity teaches kids and families how to creatively reuse textiles and reduce waste—turning what might be tossed out into something useful and imaginative.
Redwood Materials – Battery Collection
Redwood Materials will be here talking about the importance of battery recovery, reuse, and recycling. Learn how small actions can help create a more sustainable future!
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Visit the Zoo and drop off your old batteries and clothes to be recycled or donated! Textiles and electronics are major contributors to waste and pollution when they end up in landfills.Â
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes: Drop-off bins will be exclusively collecting textiles (cloth and clothing). These drop-off bins will be available all day in the parking lot on November 15th for guests.
Redwood Materials: Exclusively collecting batteries. Batteries can be dropped off at the Redwood Materials table setup inside the Zoo or in the parking lot at the Seneca Park Zoo table.Â
Meet the Seneca Park Zoo at Marilla’s Mindful Supplies for a community cleanup and learn about how LittaTraps are used to study plastic pollution in our storm drains. While you’re with us, be sure to check out Marilla’s to see all the amazing plastic alternative options for everyday household items.Â
Date: November 15th, 2025Â
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Â
Location: Marilla’s Mindful SuppliesÂ
Address: 661 South Ave, Rochester, 14620 United StatesÂ
Keep in touch with your friends at Seneca Park Zoo on this event and more! There’s always something happening at the Zoo.
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