Move Your Paws 5K & 1K

With a fundraising goal of $35,000, every dollar raised will directly support new enrichment items at your Toronto Zoo for both the Polar Bears and Arctic wolves as well as support ongoing conservation efforts.

General Prizing

Early Bird Prize – Raise $400 by midnight on Friday, January 31 and be entered to win a one-of-a-kind painting created by a Toronto Zoo polar bear.

Top Fundraiser – Toronto Zoo Nutrition Science Centre Behind-the-Scenes – help make a meal for an animal!

Have you ever wondered what goes into feeding the animals at the Toronto Zoo? Step behind the scenes for a hands-on experience in our Nutrition Science Centre! You’ll get a guided tour of the facility with one of the zoo's Wildlife Nutritionists and learn how your Zoo’s expert team designs and prepares specialized diets for a wide variety of species. Then, roll up your sleeves and help the team prepare a meal for one of the Zoo’s animals! To top it all off, you’ll head to their habitat to watch as they enjoy the tasty results of your hard work!

This experience will be for approximately 1 hour, is valid for up to four (4) guests, and includes full-day general admission to the Toronto Zoo.

Experience must be redeemed by October 31, 2026. A minimum of two weeks’ notice is required to book.

Animal experience will be selected by the Zoo’s Nutrition and Wildlife Care teams based on timing and availability but could include preparing a food-based enrichment item for a polar bear, orangutan, Aldabra tortoise, ostrich, snow leopard, or river otter!

2nd Place – Toronto Zoo sweatshirt and 2026 Oasis ZooRun Entry!

3rd Place – Toronto Zoo t-shirt and 2026 Oasis ZooRun Entry!

Top Fundraising Team – A virtual and interactive tour of your Toronto Zoo for up to 30 participants!

Get ready to experience your Toronto Zoo like never before! This one-of-a-kind, 40-minute tour will take you and your friends, family, or coworkers (up to 30 participants) through one region of your Toronto Zoo. This interactive experience will give you a chance to see and learn about several of the animals in our care and will include a Q&A session.

*Please note: This prize must be redeemed before December 12, 2026. The date and time of the virtual tour are subject to availability.

Corporate Prizing

Top Corporate Fundraising Team – One-of-a-kind painting by a Toronto Zoo polar bear for your entire office to enjoy! Plus a Toronto Zoo Swag Bag for each member of your Team.

2nd Place Corporate Fundraising Team – Toronto Zoo Admission for each member of your team and a Toronto Zoo Toque/hat.

This prize must be redeemed before December 12, 2026.

3rd Place Corporate Fundraising Team – A Toronto Zoo Toque/hat for each team member.

Please note - fundraising totals will be calculated on Friday, February 20th at 5pm ET based on online fundraising pages.