WCS Run for the Wild

Apr 28

Julie Larsen Maher ©WCS
This year’s WCS Run for the Wild is set for Saturday, April 28, but you don’t have to wait until spring to register. Sign up during the month of January and get $5 off the entrance fee. Then, get a jump on raising funds for lions—all adult (and senior) participants are required to raise at least $30 in order to participate. We’ve also got a great variety of prizes in store for fundraisers this year, so register now for your chance to win. Thank you for helping us to make tracks for lions!

Visit wcsrunforthewild.org for more information on how to register or make a pledge or donation.

Schedule of Events


Registration opens
7:00 a.m.

Face painting
7:00–9:30 a.m.

Pre-Run warm-up stretches
7:40 a.m.
For all participants

5K Run start time*
8:00 a.m.
*No strollers, please

Family Fun Run/Walk start time
8:45 a.m.
Walk or jog with your little ones. Strollers welcome.

Registration closes
9:00 a.m.

Bronx Zoo exhibits open
9:00 a.m.

Breakfast at Astor Court
8:45–11:30 a.m.

Post-Run Activities

Sponsor & Partner Giveaways and Activities 
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (varied end times)
Walk or jog with your little ones. Strollers welcome.

Sea Lion Feeding
10:00 & 11:45 a.m.

Music with DJ Philip Santos
9:00 a.m.–noon

Breakfast at Astor Court
8:45–11:30 a.m. 

Stay with us for the day.

Visit the Bronx Zoo's own lion pride on the African Plains, meet our zebras, giraffes, and other residents of the savanna, and stop by your favorite exhibits. All-day admission is included!

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