Riverview Park & Zoo's 13th Annual Fun Run Held On June 29 to Support Aviary Exhibits
/Jog your way to helping the birds as the Riverview Park and Zoo’s (RPZ) 13th annual Fun Run takes place on June 29.
Last year’s event supported construction of the new outdoor meerkat exhibit. Photo courtesy of Riverview Park & Zoo.
This year’s proceeds will fund the aviary exhibits which include emu, peafowl, turkey and guineafowl species.
“The Fun Run began in 2011 by community members that wanted to help contribute to the Riverview Park & Zoo.” said Cathy Mitchell, RPZ manager and curator. “Jim and Jodi Mulder created and managed the volunteer-led RPZ Fun Run for seven years.”
The Fun Run's goal is to raise $5,000 to support the construction of a new outdoor aviary and the revitalization of indoor aviary spaces. All funds raised from the Fun Run will go toward this goal.
“The event has supported some significant and varied improvements to the Park and Zoo over the years,” said Mitchell. “The funds raised focus on accessibility, conservation efforts, and excellence in animal care standards. The Park and Zoo is proud to be such a key part of the Peterborough culture and is shaped and made better by the generosity of our community.”
Registration can be found online. The following is the race-day schedule:
Race Day Schedule:
8:10 a.m. - Yoga warmup in the Gazebo
8:25 a.m. - 1K runners at the starting line
8:30 a.m. - 1K race begins
9 a.m. - 1K racers pick up medals
9:10 a.m. - 5K runners at the starting line
9:15 a.m. - 5K race begins
10 a.m. - 5K racers pick up medals
