A Wild Success

October 17, 2011

Julie Larsen Maher © WCS

Thanks to the dedication of people like you, our first WCS Run for the Wild was a huge success. All told, 2,085 participants, 217 teams, 1,037 donors, and our generous sponsors raised an impressive amount to help WCS save turtles and other endangered species around the world.

Thanks to the dedication of people like you, the first WCS Run for the Wild at the New York Aquarium was a huge success. All told, 2,085 participants, 217 teams, 1,037 donors, and our generous sponsors raised an impressive amount to help WCS save turtles and other endangered species around the world. You are truly creating new hope for the world's wildlife and wild places.

Can't wait to do it again? Mark your calendar for next spring’s WCS Run for the Wild at the Bronx Zoo, taking place April 28th. 


Take Action for Turtles
To stay active in the fight to save turtles and other vulnerable wildlife, please tell Congress to fund turtle conservation programs.The U.S. can help save these magnificent creatures, but only if our lawmakers continues their support for international conservation programs. Please send your members of Congress a letter to tell them what's at stake and urge them to take immediate action.

View Photos from the Run
Be sure to check out the slideshow of Run photos that we captured on Sunday. Runners in turtle costumes, kisses from sea lions, warm-ups on the boardwalk…the pictures say it all. Your enthusiasm for turtles—and most of all, for your fellow runners and walkers—was positively inspiring!