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The annual 5K run\/3K walk will take place Saturday, April 25, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The annual 5K run\/3K walk will take place Saturday, April 25, 2026.<\/p>\n
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WCS Run for the Wild is sponsored by Montefiore Einstein.<\/p>\n
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Register HERE to participate<\/a><\/p>\n
Bronx, N.Y. (March 18, 2026) \u2014\u00a0Calling all runners, walkers, and wildlife advocates: registration is now open for the Bronx Zoo\u2019s 18th annual WCS Run for the Wild, to be held on Saturday, April 25 at the Bronx Zoo.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s WCS Run for the Wild is dedicated to the Endangered red panda and will support the WCS\u2019s mission to save wildlife and wild places across the globe.\u00a0Register here<\/a>\u00a0to participate in the 18th annual WCS Run for the Wild now and help make tracks for red pandas.<\/p>\n
Each year, over 5,000 participants join the fun to raise awareness of the threats facing wildlife and help raise funds to support WCS\u2019s conservation efforts. Entry grants participants all-day admission to the Bronx Zoo, featuring 11,000 animals from around the globe and free access to all rides and attractions across the 265-acre park.<\/p>\n
Red pandas can be seen in the Bronx Zoo\u2019s\u00a0Himalayan Highlands<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Wild Asia Monorail<\/a>\u00a0exhibits. Native to the Himalayas and southwestern China, the species is known for its long bushy tail, dense two-layered russet fur, and white facial markings. Red pandas face severe threats from habitat loss caused by deforestation for timber, fuel, and agricultural use. They are listed as Endangered by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is estimated that there are fewer than 2,500 red pandas remaining in the wild.<\/p>\n
Plan Your Participation in the 18th Annual WCS Run for the Wild<\/p>\n
Schedule:\u00a0The festivities will kick off with a 5K race for individual runners at 8:00 a.m. Casual runners and walkers can take part in the 3K family fun run\/walk at 9:00 a.m.<\/p>\n
Registration & Benefits:\u00a0Participants 16 years and older are required to meet the minimum fundraising level of $35 in addition to the registration fee. Upon completing the fundraising minimum, all registrants receive:<\/p>\n
Prizes:\u00a0Participants can\u00a0earn limited edition prizes through fundraising. This year, the lineup includes a red panda themed plush; WCS Run for the Wild themed travel mug, socks, stickers, and blanket; and a gift certificate for the Bronx Zoo\u2019s Wild Encounters program, which allows guests to get up close with ambassador animals to learn more about some of the fascinating species WCS works to protect.<\/p>\n
WCS Run for the Wild is sponsored by\u00a0Montefiore Einstein<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Follow the Bronx Zoo on social media channels for updates and more:\u00a0<\/a>Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n
The Bronx Zoo<\/p>\n
The Bronx Zoo, located on 265 acres of hardwood forest in Bronx, NY, opened on Nov. 8, 1899. It is world-renowned for its leadership in the areas of animal welfare, husbandry, veterinary care, education, science and conservation. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is the flagship park of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) which manages the world\u2019s largest network of urban wildlife parks including the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo and New York Aquarium. Our curators and animal care staff work to save, propagate, and sustain populations of threatened and endangered species. We have educated and inspired more than 400 million visitors at our zoos and aquarium since our opening and host approximately 4 million guests at our parks each year \u2013 including about a half-million students annually. The Bronx Zoo is the largest youth employer in the borough of the Bronx, providing opportunity and helping to transform lives in one of the most under-served communities in the nation. The Bronx Zoo is the subject of THE ZOO, a docu-series aired world-wide on Animal Planet. Members of the media should contact\u00a0mdixon@wcs.org<\/a>\u00a0(+1 (347) 840-1242<\/a>) for more information or with questions.<\/p>\n
Photo:\u00a0On April 25, runners and walkers will traverse the world\u2019s largest urban zoo and enjoy all-day access to 11,000+ animals \u2013 all in support of Wildlife Conservation Society\u2019s work to protect animals like the red panda. (Credit: @WCS)<\/p>\n
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\n\tFree parking and all-day admission\u00a0to the Bronx Zoo, with access to all rides and attractions including opening day of the Wild Asia Monorail
\n\tA\u00a02026\u00a0WCS Run for the Wild T-shirt\u00a0featuring a custom print of the beloved red panda
\n\tAn exclusive\u00a02026 WCS Run for the Wild race medal
\n\tPost-run entertainment\u00a0including ZUMBA\u00ae instruction, interactive wildlife characters, fun-for-all photo booths, a community mural wall, music, games, face painting, and more
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