World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk

🦒 Event Overview

• Date: June 21, 2025
• Time: 7am to 10am, with check-in starting at 6:30am
• Location: 1000 W California St, Gainesville, TX
• Website: Register Here

🏃‍♀️ Race Options

• In-Person: 5K cross country run or a walk through the zoo before it opens to the public
• Virtual Challenge: Available with limited spaces for those unable to attend in person
• Medals: Hand-crafted wooden race medal and race t-shirt for in-person participants: virtual participants will receive a medal
• Fun Fact: Celebrate the longest day of the year with the longest necks!

🐾 About Frank Buck Zoo

• Reputation: "The best little zoo in Texas," home to over 130 animals, including giraffes
• Partnership: Frank Buck Zoo and Save Giraffes Now have collaborated since 2022
• Event Significance: Proud partnership for the 2025 World Giraffe Day 5K
• Learn More: Visit Frank Buck Zoo

🌍 About Save Giraffes Now

• Organization: Texas-based 501(c)3 non-profit focused on giraffe conservation
• Projects: Over thirty giraffe saving projects in Africa since 2019
• Film: Subject of a National Geographic film titled Saving Giraffes: The Long Journey Home
• More Information: Visit Save Giraffes Now

📧 Contact Information

• Email: For more information or to become a sponsor, email amber@savegiraffesnow.org