Denver Zoo is joining the sponsor roster at Boulderthon in Colorado. The non-profit wildlife conservation organization, which cares for more than 3,000 animals on its Denver campus and helps save wildlife around the world, has signed on as the Official Conservation Partner for the event, as well as the title sponsor of the Kids Run.
According to a release from Boulderthon… ‘This relationship elevates the Zoo’s mission and conservation efforts and creates an engaging new way for participants of all ages to be educated on how they can save wildlife for future generations.’
As the official conservation partner, Denver Zoo will be put into focus as race weekend approaches and during the Boulderthon festivities on October 8.
In particular, the youngest event’s participants will… ‘have a chance to make their miles extra wild.’
During the Kids Run, children will have the opportunity to join the ‘team’ of one of three animals: the Lion, the Penguin, the Elephant. The animal with the most finishers on its team will be deemed the winner. For every participant on the winning team, Boulderthon will donate US$10 to Denver Zoo. Participants will also receive a free zoo day pass.
“As the dad of a future runner, I’m especially thrilled about how this collaboration with Denver Zoo will incentivize kids to enjoy healthy movement and make an impact on their world,” said Phil Dumontet, founder and president of Boulderthon.
“We’re interested in elevating the race day experience for all of our participants – big and small. We can’t wait to see this collaboration with Denver Zoo roar to life.”
For more than 125 years, Denver Zoo has connected millions of guests with wildlife through habitats, and education and outreach programs. The zoo has dedicated staff or funding to more than 600 wildlife conservation projects in 62 countries and supports individual animals through rescue and rehabilitation initiatives. Runners will have a chance to interact with zoo team members during the expo and all throughout race weekend.
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