Take part in a global conservation movement by walking for wildlife in Reid Park!

Join Reid Park Zoo for a fun morning walk in solidarity with rangers protecting wildlife across Africa. After the walk, get to know the species you are helping to protect during Zoo Keeper chats inside the Zoo — Zoo admission for the day is included with your event participation.

Festivities begin in the Zoo’s Welcome Plaza, with check in opening at 7:30 a.m.

The walk will start just outside Reid Park Zoo and proceed through the the shadiest, coolest sections of Reid Park. Walk length will be approximately 2 miles, but shorter options are available if the morning gets toasty!

The Wildlife Ranger Challenge, powered by Tusk.org, supports front-line rangers across Africa by raising vital funds for frontline conservation efforts and awareness of the important work rangers do to protect Africa’s biodiversity.

On September 19, more than 150 ranger teams spanning the African continent will unite to compete in a half marathon race carrying their typical 48 pound backpack and equipment. Teams around the world are partnering with them to show solidarity for the vital role they play in protecting Africa’s wildlife.

Over the course of the last six years, we’ve seen an incredible swell of public support for wildlife rangers. Since 2020, the Wildlife Ranger Challenge has raised over $25 million globally, supporting 11,500 rangers across 24 African countries and benefiting over 500,000 people. Protecting 58 million hectares, the initiative boosts ranger fitness, morale, and performance.

Registration:

Ranger Adult: $20 – Registration for 1 Adult
Ranger Child: $10 – Registration for 1 Child

Want a shirt?

Grab a commemorative souvenir shirt (choose between green, gray, blue, and orange options!). T-shirt proceeds will benefit conservation efforts led by Wildlife Rangers for African wildlife.

Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. at the front entrance of the Zoo. The walk begins at 8 a.m.

Additional donations can be made during registration. Money raised through the Wildlife Ranger Challenge will be matched by the Scheinberg Relief Fund to be unlocked by participating ranger teams. Learn more about the important work wildlife rangers do from Tusk.org.