2025 Walk for the Wild 5k, The Houston Zoo

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 and 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.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Asian Elephant - $50,000 (SOLD!)

Recognized as Presenting Sponsor with logo on all event materials*
Company representative can participate in Opening Ceremony (optional)
Company name recognition on all event promotions through the Houston Zoo Social Media Channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Company recognized by MC during Opening Ceremony
On-grounds activation at Walk for the Wild After Party**
Reserved tables during Walk for the Wild After Party ***
Display company banner on Zoo grounds (only during 5K)
Discount on additional race entries (25%)
Company name recognition on (1) social media post thanking Walk for the Wild supporters
Include company logo in event email communications
Company logo recognition on event webpage
(25) race entries (includes shirts)

Fair Market Value – $1,250

*Walk logo, swag bag, t-shirt, directional signage at event, map of the 5k route, start/finish banner
**Reserved table for interaction with guests will be provided at After Party
***(2) tables for (10) guests reserved during After Party

Whooping Crane - $35,000

Company recognized by MC during Opening Ceremony
On-grounds activation at Walk for the Wild After Party*
Reserved table during Walk for the Wild After Party **
Display company banner on Zoo grounds (only during 5K)
Discount on additional race entries (15%)
Company name recognition on (1) social media post thanking Walk for the Wild supporters
Include company logo in event email communications
Recognized as a sponsor and logo on event materials***
Company logo recognition on event webpage
(20) race entries (includes shirts)

Fair Market Value – $1,000

*Reserved table for interaction with guests will be provided at After Party
**(1) table for (10) guests reserved during After Party
***T-shirt, directional signage at event, map of the 5k route, start/finish banner

Attwater's Prairie Chicken - $20,000

Display company banner on Zoo grounds (only during 5K)
Discount on additional race entries (10%)
Company name recognition on (1) social media post thanking Walk for the Wild supporters
Include company logo in event email communications
Recognized as a sponsor and logo on event materials*
Company logo recognition on event webpage
15 race entries (includes shirts)

Fair Market Value – $750

*T-shirt, directional signage at event, map of the 5k route, start/finish banner

Sea Turtle - $10,000

Discount on additional race entries (10%)
Company name recognition on (1) social media post thanking Walk for the Wild supporters
Include company logo in event email communications
Recognized as a sponsor and logo on event materials*
Company logo recognition on event webpage
(10) race entries (includes shirts)

Fair Market Value – $500

*T-shirt, map of the 5k route, start/finish banner

St. Vincent Amazon Parrot - $5,000

Include company name in event email communications
Recognized as a sponsor and logo on event materials*
Company logo recognition on event webpage
(8) Race entries (includes shirts)

Fair Market Value – $400

*Map of the 5k route, start/finish banner

Houston Toad - $2,500

Recognized as a sponsor and name on the map of the 5k route
Company logo recognition on event webpage
(6) race entries (includes shirts)

Fair Market Value – $300

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

2025 Walk for the Wild 5k

Sunday, April 6, 2025, 7:00-10:00 a.m.