2026 Walk for the Wild

Milestone Rewards 

As you raise money to help save animals in the wild, you'll earn exclusive Walk for the Wild gear as a thank you for your hard work. Don't forget, every dollar you raise can also help you earn our Top Fundraiser Award!

Raise $100 

Win an exclusive Walk for the Wild Seed Journal!


Raise $250

Win an elephant trunk painting made by one of the Zoo's Asian elephants! 


Raise $500

Win an exclusive Walk for the Wild Cooler Bag! 


Raise $1,000

Win an Animal Encounter! 

Any Walk for the Wild participant that raises $1,000 or more will be able to select from a list of private tours at the Houston Zoo. Your group of (4) will enjoy VIP Parking for the day and 1:1 time with an expert Zookeeper at the selected animal area. 


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. Winners will be selected on April 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM.