It's the final countdown for the first ever

Zoom Duck Derby and Walk! The event will take place on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at the

Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay in Ohio

The fun begins at 8:00 a.m. with a wellness walk followed by the

Zoom Duck Derby at 9:00 a.m. where 5,000 rubber ducks will splash into the lazy river and race to the finish line. There are some exciting prizes for the winners including $5,000 in cash. If you haven't adopted a duck yet there's still time! Visit www.zoomduckderby.com to adopt a duck online. All proceeds from the event benefit The Alpha Group of Delaware, a nonprofit that provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Examples of these services include work training, community employment, supportive living, and transportation. To read more about The Alpha Group please visit https://www.alphagroup.net.