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2026 Walk for the Wild 5k

Join us at the Houston Zoo for our annual 5k walk to save wildlife!

Sunday, April 12, 2026, 7:00-10:00 a.m.

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Presented by

Every Step Saves Wildlife

Your support of this 5k fundraiser will help power the Houston Zoo’s wildlife-saving efforts. As you fundraise, you will earn milestone rewards and be eligible to win amazing prizes like special animal experiences!

 

5k & After Party

On the day of the 5k, you will walk the path through the Zoo and enjoy an After Party that includes a light breakfast, refreshments, and family-friendly activities including a DJ and face painting.

 

blue-throated macaw

Pricing & Registration

  • $65/Adult
  • $45 for kids under 10
Registration ends Monday, April 6
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Walk for the Wild Highlight Reel

Sponsorship Opportunities

Asian Elephant - $50,000 (RESERVED)

  • Recognized as Presenting Sponsor with logo on all event materials
  • Company representative can participate in Opening Ceremony 
  • Company recognized by MC during Opening Ceremony 
  • On-grounds activation at Walk for the Wild After Party**
  • (2) reserved tables of (10) at the Walk for the Wild After Party 
  • Display company banner on Zoo grounds (during 5k) 
  • 25 complimentary race entries (includes t-shirts) 
  • 25% discount on additional race entries 
  • Company name recognition on all event promotions through the Houston Zoo Social Media Channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) 
  • Company name recognition on (1) social media post thanking WFTW donors 
  • Company logo included in event email communications 
  • Company logo recognition on event webpage 

Fair Market Value – $1,250

*Event Materials: Logo, Swag Bag, T-shirt, directional signage at event, maps of 5k route, Start/Finish line banner ​

**Reserved table for interaction with guests will be provided during After Party

Whooping Crane - $35,000

  • Company recognized by MC during Opening Ceremony 
  • On-grounds activation at Walk for the Wild After Party*
  • (1) reserved table for (10) at the Walk for the Wild After Party
  • Display company banner on Zoo grounds (during 5k) 
  • 20 complimentary race entries (including t-shirts) 
  • 15% discount on additional race entries 
  • Recognized as a sponsor and logo on event materials**
  • Company name recognition on (1) social media post thankingWFTW donors 
  • Company logo included in event email communications 
  • Company logo recognition on event webpage 

Fair Market Value – $1,000

**Event Materials: T-shirt, directional signage at event, maps of 5k route, Start/Finish line banner​

*Reserved table for interaction with guests will be provided during After Party

Attwater's Prairie Chicken - $20,000

  • Display company banner on Zoo grounds (during 5k) 
  • 15 complimentary race entries (including t-shirts) 
  • 10% discount on additional race entries 
  • Recognized as a sponsor and logo on event materials*
  • Company name recognition on (1) social media post thanking WFTW donors 
  • Company logo included in event email communications 
  • Company logo recognition on event webpage 

Fair Market Value – $750

*Event Materials: T-shirt, directional signage atevent, maps of 5k route, Start/Finish line banner

Sea Turtle - $10,000

  • 10 complimentary race entries (including t-shirts) 
  • 5% discount on additional race entries 
  • Recognized as a sponsor and logo on event materials*
  • Company name recognition on (1) social media post thanking WFTW donors 
  • Company logo included in event email communications 
  • Company logo recognition on event webpage

Fair Market Value – $500

*Event Materials: T-shirt, maps of 5k route, Start/Finish line banner 

 

St. Vincent Amazon Parrot - $5,000

  • 8 complimentary race entries (including t-shirts) 
  • Recognized as a sponsor and logo on event materials*
  • Company name included in event email communications 
  • Company logo recognition on event webpage

Fair Market Value – $400

*Event Materials: Maps of 5k route, Start/Finish line banner

Houston Toad - $3,000

  • 6 complimentary race entries (including t-shirts) 
  • Recognized as a sponsor and name on event materials*
  • Company logo recognition on event webpage 

Fair Market Value – $300

*Event Materials: maps of 5k route

Want to sponsor Walk for the Wild? Reach out to us at development@houstonzoo.org.

Thank You to our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Bank of Texas

 

Attwater’s Prairie Chicken


Sea Turtle

St. Vincent Amazon Parrot

Houston Toad

 

Photos from Walk for the Wild 2025