1000 W California St,, Gainesville TX
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Event Overview
- Date: June 20, 2026
- Time: 7am to 10am with check-in starting at 6:30am
- Location: 1000 W California St, Gainesville, TX
- Event Link: World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk
Participation Options
- Run/Walk: 5K cross country run or a walk through the zoo before opening
- Virtual Challenge: Available for those unable to attend in person
- Medals: First 130 in-person participants will receive a hand-crafted wooden race medal and t-shirt, while virtual participants will receive a medal
- Celebration: Join us to celebrate the longest day of the year with the longest necks!
About Frank Buck Zoo
- Location: Dubbed “the best little zoo in Texas”
- Animals: Home to more than 130 animals, including giraffes
- Partnership: Collaborating with Save Giraffes Now since 2022
- Event Significance: Proud to partner for the 2025 World Giraffe Day 5K
About Save Giraffes Now
- Organization: Texas-based 501(c)3 non-profit
- Mission: Focused on giraffe conservation programs in Africa
- Growth: Second-largest NGO devoted to giraffe conservation since 2019
- Media: Features projects highlighted in the National Geographic film Saving Giraffes: The Long Journey Home
Contact Information
- Inquiries: For more information or sponsorship, email amber@savegiraffesnow.org
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