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Ready, Set...Rawr! Phoenix Zoo to Host Zoo Move & Groove 5K!

The Phoenix Zoo’s Annual 5K is Going to be Positively Prehistoric!

By Sponsored Content January 13, 2023

Ready, Set...Rawr! Phoenix Zoo to Host Zoo Move & Groove 5K Through ZooLights!  

The Phoenix Zoo’s Annual 5K is Going to be Positively Prehistoric!




The Phoenix Zoo will host their annual 5K run, through ZooLights! Zoo Move & Groove was forever a daytime fundraising walk/run, but this will be the second year in a row that participants will enjoy a nighttime event through ZooLights!  Proceeds from this fundraising event will go towards the non-profit Zoo’s local conservation efforts for species such as black-footed ferret, Mt. Graham red squirrel and the Chiricahua leopard frog but will also help care for the thousands of animals who call the Zoo home.  


WHEN: Saturday, January 21, 2023, Race begins at 5:30 p.m.  ZooLights for participants/spectators is 6 – 10 p.m.  

REGISTRATION FOR THE 5K:  Online registration is $50 Event Day pricing is $60 Included with race registration* is a commemorative shirt, admission into exclusive ZooLights night immediately following the race, Dinosaurs in the Desert, raffle ticket(s), kettle corn & cocoa, and a “glow” necklace/bracelet.   


ACTIVITIES: 

• Meet some of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors 

• Enjoy Dinosaurs in the Desert 

• Two animal shows at the Doornbos Discovery Amphitheater 7:15 & 8 p.m.  

• Desert Raptors Vehicles 

• Dino Crew Entertainment 

• Carousel* 

• Camel rides* * Extra fee applies 


AWARDS & RAFFLE:  

Raffle:  

• Guests will receive two raffle tickets attached to their race bib. Guests will put their tickets in the raffle box.

• Winners do not have to be present to win.  

• Winners will not be chosen the night of the race. Winners will be chosen at random and posted on the website as well as emailed on Monday, January 23, 2023.  

Awards 

• Overall times will be available on screens near the Finish Line. 

• The top five overall finishers will receive awards. 

• Awards will be announced and posted at the Finish Line


Pricing:

Standard (12/3 – 1/20): $50*

Event Day Pricing: $60*

Hibernate at Home: $30*

Add commemorative medal: $15*

Additional shirt: $15

Spectators (ZooLights Admission only): $20
Available at ticket booths on race day only.

*Medal not included with registration. Support our conservation efforts with the purchase of a $15 medal.

Children 2 & under are FREE (only paying athletes will receive shirt and food/beverage)


REGISTER HERE