SAN ANTONIO, TX – July 10, 2025 – Lace up your running shoes and get ready to race for a cause! This fall, the San Antonio Zoo is thrilled to celebrate the 40th Annual Zoo Run, a beloved community event that brings together families, athletes, and wildlife advocates for a fun and meaningful weekend in support of conservation.

Known as the “wildest race in town,” the Zoo Run invites participants to experience the thrill of running through zoo grounds while supporting a future for wildlife. This milestone event will take place over two days:

• Adult Zoo Run: Friday, September 5, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM

• Kids Zoo Run: Saturday, September 6, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

“What began as a community fun run has evolved into a highly anticipated annual tradition that fuels a powerful cause—a future for wildlife,” said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. “Whether you’re running for the cause, fitness, or just for fun, participating in the 40th Annual Zoo Run is your chance to make a difference and have a roaring good time doing it!”

🏃‍♀️ Race Options for All Ages

Participants can choose between two exciting adult race formats:

• A 2-mile team relay (teams of four)

• A 4-mile individual race

Children will also have the chance to run wild with:

• A 0.25-mile race for ages 1–5

• A 0.5-mile race for ages 6–11

🎉 Race Perks

Adult participants will receive:

• A 2025 commemorative race t-shirt

• Zoo Run drawstring bag

• Runner’s bib

• Lite bites and drinks

• One complimentary adult admission ticket to the zoo

• Access to the high-energy Runner’s Village after-party

Kids Zoo Run participants will receive:

• A 2025 commemorative race t-shirt

• Drawstring bag

• Runner’s bib

• Two standard zoo admission tickets (valid for one adult and one child on race day)

🎟️ Registration & Early Bird Special

To mark the 40th year of this iconic event, a $40 Early Bird Special is available for adult runners now through July 31, but space is limited.
Spectator tickets for the Kids Race are also available for $12 each (with proof of registration), limited to 6 per participant.

Ready to run for a purpose?
🔗 Register now for the Adult Zoo Run: https://bit.ly/ZooRun40
🔗 Register now for the Kids Zoo Run: https://bit.ly/KidsZooRun40

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this wild celebration—where every step supports wildlife conservation and every runner makes a difference.