Competition & Point Prizes
Top Individual Fundraiser- Elephant Trophy and Elephant Bath Experience!
Meet our Asian elephant herd up close and personal! Your group of (6) will splash with the pachyderms during their favorite time of day. Plus, you'll hear from our experienced Houston Zoo staff about efforts to protect Asian elephants in the wild. Your tour will include a Reserved Parking space in our HZHQ Parking Garage.
This prize will be awarded to the participant that raises the most funds for Walk for the Wild 2026. Participants can be part of a team, but the winner will be determined by the fundraising on their individual fundraising page.
Tour availability begins April 27, 2026. Maximum of (6) guests, at least 1 adult per child. Tours must be scheduled on a mutually agreed date with at least 3 weeks' notice. Experience can be booked Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, and cannot be scheduled on holidays, weekends or Spring Break. Tours are non-transferrable, cannot be combined with any other event or auction item and are subject to change based on the health & safety of our animals as determined by our animal care teams. Must be redeemed by April 27, 2027. Winner will be selected on April 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Top Fundraising Team- Private Feeding on the Giraffe Feeding Platform
You and your team will be invited to feed our giraffe herd on the Giraffe Feeding Platform! Enjoy a private feeding experience & chance to chat with a Houston Zoo staff member about our giraffes.
This prize will be awarded to the team that raises the most funds for Walk for the Wild 2026.
Zoo experience is only for team leader & registered group members and is available starting April 27, 2026. Date and time of the experience will be mutually agreed upon by the winning team and the Houston Zoo, with at least 3 weeks' notice. Feeding can be scheduled Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, and cannot be scheduled on holidays, weekends or during Spring Break. Feeding is non-transferrable, cannot be combined with any other event or auction item and are subject to change based on the health & safety of our animals as determined by our animal care teams. Must be redeemed by April 27, 2027. Winner will be selected on April 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Top Point Earner- Behind the Scenes Tour and Kiss with the Sea Lions
Your party of 4 will enjoy a behind the scenes tour & kiss experience with our sea lions! You will get to see behind the scenes of the sea lions home, watch a training session, learn about them from an expert Zookeeper, and end the day with a kiss from one of our sea lions.
This prize will be awarded to the participant that earns the most points on their Walk for the Wild Page. Participants can be part of a team, but the winner will be determined by the points earned on their individual fundraising page.
*Tour availability begins April 27, 2026. Maximum of (4) guests, at least 1 adult per child. Tours must be scheduled on a mutually agreed date with at least 3 weeks' notice. Tours are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, and cannot be scheduled on holidays, weekends or Spring Break. Tours are non-transferrable, cannot be combined with any other event or auction item and are subject to change based on the health & safety of our animals as determined by our animal care teams. Must be redeemed by April 27, 2027. Winner will be selected on April 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
Point Prizes
All participants will be entered to win prizes as they reach each of these point levels. We will select (3) winners at each level following the walk on April 12, 2026. Prizes will be emailed/mailed to winning participants after Walk for the Wild. All points will be tracked through your individual Walk for the Wild fundraising page.
300 Points: (4) Giraffe Feeding Tickets
500 Points: (1) Reserved Parking space for a day at the Houston Zoo (valid for (1) vehicle for (1) day)
1,000 Points: (4) Zoo Lights Tickets (Valid for the full season)
1,500 Points: Family Membership at the Zoo (Valid for (1) year of membership)
*All point prizes will be mailed/emailed to winners following Walk for the Wild on April 12, 2026 along with any instructions/restrictions for redemption. Winners at each level will be selected randomly. Each participant that earns points at the above levels will receive (1) entry at each level they have achieved. Giraffe Feeding & Zoo Lights tickets will be valid for (1) year. Reserved parking spaces must be requested (1) week in advance, and must be redeemed by April 12, 2027. Family membership must be redeemed by October 12, 2026, and is valid for (1) year of membership after redemption.