PHILADELPHIA, PA — Join hundreds of runners and walkers on Sunday, May 7, 2023 for the return of Philadelphia Zoo’s “Run Wild for the Zoo 5k and One-Mile Fun Run.” This race takes guests through the Zoo’s 42-acre campus and raises money for the 1,900 animals that live at the Zoo, many of which are rare and endangered.
“The impactful work of Philadelphia Zoo is not possible without our supporters,” says Chief Development Officer Neil Batiancila. ” We’re thrilled to relaunch this race and fun run to our community to allow them to experience the Zoo in a special way.”
Participants are being encouraged to sign up by April 14 to guarantee an exclusive race-day T-shirt. All runners must be pre-registered. Registration is $40 per person for the 5k, $18 per person for the One-Mile Fun Run/Walk. Registration includes Zoo admission. Registration closes May 3, 2023, and there will be no race day registration. Proceeds will support all the animals at the Zoo by providing funds for nutrition, habitat enhancements, medical care, enrichment activities, and more.
For more information and to register at www.philadelphiazoo.org/events/run-wild-for-the-zoo-5k-fun-run/.
Event check-in will open at 7:00 am and the 5k run will start promptly at 8:00 am. Participants are encouraged to arrive with enough time to park and check-in. Paid parking will be available in the Zoo Garage on Girard Ave. A post-race ceremony will begin at 9:00 am and will award the top male and female finishers in each age category (categories: 17 and under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50+).
Participants are then encouraged to enjoy a morning at the Zoo, visiting the animals their proceeds are supporting. Run Wild for the Zoo is a rain-or-shine event. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Can’t attend? You can still support the Zoo by visiting philadelphiazoo.org/support/.
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