Party for the Planet: Donate Blood Receive Free Admission to Shark Reef

Posted on 15 April 2010

Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is hosting Party for the Planet™, a free Earth Day festival to be held in connection with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums on Saturday, April 17 from 10 am – 4 pm.

The environmental celebration will have informational booths, entertainment and goodies for all those interested in “going green” and establishing conservation and sustainability habits. Organizations including Southwest Gas, Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary, UNLV and Reef Check are participating with demonstrations, information and assistance on how individuals can help save our planet. Children will have an opportunity to have their photo taken with Sharkie the Shark and make a special Earth Day craft during event hours, while supplies last (Shark Reef Aquarium admission required).

The first 500 guests to recycle batteries or cell phones at the event will receive 2-for-1 admission to Shark Reef Aquarium.

United Blood Services also will be participating in the event. Guests 17 years of age and older will have the opportunity to donate blood (10 am – 6 pm) at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay (Shark Reef open area) and receive one ticket for admission to the Shark Reef Aquarium for Party for the Planet.

Please drink plenty of water, have a hearty meal prior to donating. All donors must present valid photo ID.

Help save lives by donating blood in conjunction with United Blood Services. Free Cholesterol Testing every time you donate! For an appointment log on to www.bloodhero.com. Walk-ins are welcome!

Indoors at the Mandalay Bay South Convention Center Entrance
(Convenient parking in the South Convention Parking Lot)
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89119