What to expect on event day
We can't wait for you to join us for our Big Red Roll & Stroll!
Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025
Time: 3:30pm to 6:00pm (then the party continues at GLOW!)
Venue: Sydney Zoo - 700 Great Western Highway, Bungarribee
Check in opens at 3:00pm and your walk, run, roll or stroll kicks off at 3:30pm!
Please check our FAQ page for more information.
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Location
For the first time ever, the event will be held at Sydney Zoo! It’s the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and wildlife exploration, all while supporting a great cause! Sydney Zoo is easily accessible with onsite parking and graded paths. There are accessible toilets, plenty of shade to relax, and animals to cheer you across the finish line. All celebreations and announcements will take place in the Sydney Zoo Amphitheatre.
The course
Our 3km loop course is accessible to all. It is a paved, flat loop that circles through the incredible Sydney Zoo. This exciting new location event invites participants to stroll through the zoo, taking in the stunning sights and sounds of wildlife in their natural habitats. Whether you're rolling or strolling, you'll get up close to a variety of amazing animals, learning about their behaviors and conservation efforts along the way.
There will be accessible toilets and rest areas located along the route. We'll have cheer squads and volunteers along the way to mark the path and encourage you towards the finish line!
Amphitheatre
Laugh, learn and reconnect with friends and celebrate your fundraising efforts at the amphitheatre with entertainment for all! We will have raffle prizes for the highest fundraisers and best dressed participants, along with some drinks and snacks to enjoy and celebrate your incredible achivements!
Parking and public transport
Located on the Great Western Highway, Sydney Zoo is accessible by car, public transport or rideshare services. It is the easiest zoo to get to in Sydney, with excellent access to the M4 and M7, and only 40 minutes from the CBD.
FREE accessible parking is available onsite.
Arriving by bus
Route 729 services travel to Sydney Zoo every 25-30 minutes from Blacktown and Mount Druitt train Stations via Minchinbury.
- Route 729 service bus stops are located either side of the Great Western Highway.
- Passengers traveling from Blacktown train station should use Stand E
- Passengers traveling from Mount Druitt train station should use Stand A
Route 723 services travel to Sydney Zoo every 15-30 minutes from Blacktown and Mount Druitt train Stations on weekdays.
- Route 723 service bus stops are located on Rudder Street (a little further away)
- Passengers traveling from Blacktown train station should use Stand E
- Passengers traveling from Mount Druitt train station should use Stand F
You can plan your public transport route here.
What to bring
Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for a day outside and suitable for the walk/run/roll/stroll. We encourage fancy dress and cheer props if you'll be celebrating from the sidelines. Bring a re-usable water bottle, sunscreen, picnic blanket and spare cash or card for donations or additional purchases. Please also bring any additional or specialty food or drinks you might require.
Safety and well-being
Participants should be ready for all weather conditions - rain, hail, or shine - bring your raincoat, winter warmers, a hat and some good cheer to Sydney Zoo
In the case of a significant weather warning, or it becomes too dangerous for participants due to lightning, storms, or strong winds, we will notify you ASAP, if we need to cancel* the event.
Photographs and video
There will be a photographer and videographer onsite, and photos and videos taken may be used by MDNSW for future promotions. During your registration you were asked to accept our specific Photography and Videography Statement conditions, which will apply to the event day. Please advise MDNSW staff when you check in if you or anyone in your party would not like to be photographed or filmed, so we can identify you to the photographer.
BRRS from home, anytime, anywhere!
If you are unable to join us at Sydney Zoo we invite you to take part in the Big Red Roll & Stroll virtually from your own community. We encourage you to invite family and friends to join you, by registering online and all participating together.
You can host your own Big Red Roll & Stroll with your crew on the same day and time as the main event, so that we can all share in the fun together as we roll and stroll at the same time, post our photos together online, and celebrate the day virtually together. But in the end it's up to you - you can host your virtual Big Red Roll & Stroll anytime it works for you and your team mates.
