Zoo run to help marine mammal rescues

Miles for Marine Mammals, the 2015 Zoo Run, is scheduled for Saturday, May 16.

The race supports the Marine Mammal Center, which rescues and rehabilitates sick and injured marine mammals, supported by state-of-the-art animal care and research facilities, a corps of dedicated volunteers, and an engaged community.

The 5K race begins in the zoo’s parking lot and ends at the Trails of Africa exhibit. Because the race ends in the park, participants will be issued a free park wristband. Family and friends, however, can purchase discounted wristbands unless they are members with their membership I.D.

On-site registration is at 6:30 a.m., and the 5K race begins at 7:30 a.m.

Children’s races begin at the barn in the Children’s Zoo. They are as follows: the Turtle Trot, ages 0-2, 8 a.m.; the Chicken Cha Cha, ages 3-4, 8:15 a.m.; the Skunk Scurry, ages 5-7, 8:30 a.m.; and the Serval Spring, ages 8-12, 8:45 a.m.

The awards ceremony begins and the zoo opens 9 a.m. 

For more or to register, visit birminghamzoo.com/events/. To learn more about Marine Mammal Center, visit marinemammalcenter.org.