Schedule

8:00 AM
5K Start Time Participants for the 8am Run must enter via the Southern Boulevard Lot or Pedestrian entrance. Upon entry you will be guided to the Start line by staff and wayfinding signs.

9:30 AM
3K Start Time Participants for the 3K Run/Walk must enter via the Bronx River Entrance

11:30 AM
Race Ends Race course and finish line will be closed at 11:30am

8:30 - 11:30 AM
Post Run Refreshments

8:30 - 12:00 PM
Wildlife Characters Staggered appearances

9:00 - 12:00 PM
Games & Activities

9:00 - 12:00 PM
Photo Ops

9:00 - 12:00 PM
Face Painting at Dancing Crane Plaza

9:30 - 12:30 PM
Trivia at Dancing Crane Plaza

10:00 - 4:00 PM
Crafts at Giraffe Corner

10:30 AM
Bronx Zoo Exhibits Open Opening day for Wild Asia Monorail

10:30 - 3:30 PM
Wildlife Theater Showtimes at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm at Giraffe Corner

10:30 - 4:00 PM
125th Birthday Celebration Live Performances at Grizzly Corner

11:00 - 2:00 PM
125th Birthday Celebration Parades Parade times at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm at Astor Court

11:00 - 2:00 PM
125th Birthday Celebration Cupcakes at Grizzly Grounds

12:00 PM
Animal Chronicles Exhibit Opens

The Bronx Zoo is open exclusively for Run participants all morning! As the world's largest urban zoo, the Bronx Zoo features more than 600 species from around the globe. Meet some of our mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects. All-day admission – with access to all rides and attraction – is included!

Please visit our Bronx Zoo FAQs for information about park rules.

"I've participated in the Run for the Wild 5k for the last 8 years and I don't plan on stopping! I can't wait for the next run, which I'm confident will be another wonderful day!"

Katie Schwinn

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Run for the Wild 2024 supporting Wildlife Conservation Society

Run for the Wild 2024

Run for the Wild 2024 supporting Wildlife Conservation Society