Your party of 4 will enjoy a Party with the Penguins! Be among the first to meet our new Humboldt Penguins in their new home, The Galapagos Islands. You’ll enjoy a private keeper chat and encounter with our penguins. You will also receive an exclusive Walk for the Wild trophy, featuring an elephant and recognizing you as the Walk for the Wild 2023 Top Fundraiser.
This prize will be awarded to the individual that raises the most funds for Walk for the Wild.
*Maximum of (4) guests, at least 1 adult per child. Tours must be scheduled on a mutually agreed date. Tours are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, and cannot be scheduled on holidays, weekends or Spring Break. Tours are non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other events or tours. Tour will be available following the opening of the Galapagos Islands exhibit, and availability will be communicated with the winner by Development. Must be redeemed by April 23, 2024.
Your team will enjoy a Meet & Greet and photo opportunity with an Ambassador Animal at Walk for the Wild! Each team member will also receive a “Top Fundraising Team” Walk for the Wild Certificate & (2) Houston Zoo tickets.
This prize will be awarded to the team that raises the most funds for Walk for the Wild.
*Zoo experience is only for team leader & registered group members. Date and time of experience cannot be changed. Certificates & Zoo tickets will be mailed to team members within 30 days of the event. Tickets are non-refundable or transferable, and are valid until April 23, 2024. Winner will be determined by April 21 (before Walk for the Wild) so winners can be notified.
Your group of 4 will join us for an up-close encounter with our sea lions in their new home, the Galapagos Islands! You'll get the chance to meet one of our expert keepers, see our sea lions behind-the-scenes exhibit, observe a training demonstration, and finish the day off with a kiss. You will also receive a Walk for the Wild certificate recognizing you as our Top Point Earner for 2023.
This prize will be awarded to the individual that earns the most points through fundraising, completing activities on your Walk for the Wild fundraising page, posting on social media, and recruiting others to join you at the walk! Make sure to click on the "Competition Points" page and see how you can earn more points!
*Maximum of (4) guests, at least 1 adult per child. Tours must be scheduled on a mutually agreed date. Tours are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, and cannot be scheduled on holidays, weekends of Spring Break. Tours are non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other events or tours. Tour will be available following the opening of the Galapagos Islands Exhibit, and availability will be communicated with the winner by Development. Must be redeemed by April 23, 2024.
You will receive a personalized video greeting from one of the Zoo’s resident animals and their keeper. Video will include a shoutout to you & can be shared on social media.
This prize will be awarded to the individual that successfully recruits the most people to join Walk for the Wild! Your Walk for the Wild fundraising page will track your recruiting, so make sure to recruit your friends there. Click "Register" on your fundraising page, and you'll be prompted to Invite Your Friends via e-mail, Facebook or Twitter. Each friend that you recruit will earn you 25 points!
*Video will be provided within 6 weeks of Walk for the Wild. Winner will provide 3 animals they are interested in, and we will work with the keepers based on animal participation and availability.
*Prizes can be awarded virtually if the winner is not local. All animal & keeper interaction prizes will be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date by the Houston Zoo and the winner, which is on weekdays between 9:00 AM-2:00 PM and must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance. All animal interactions are for four (4) individuals and children must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes may not be combined with any other auction item or event. All prizes must be redeemed by April 23, 2024, are non-transferrable, subject to COVID-19 regulations, and subject to change based on the health & safety of our animals as determined by our animal care teams.