“We Help Raise Funds”: Zombie Walk Cape Town Donations To Assist Animals in Need

• The annual Zombie Walk, taking place on 1 November, 2025, will see many Capetonians gathering in the CBD in their best spooky outfits
• The event aims to donate the money received to a foundation specialising in the protection and well-being of neglected animals
• While the walk and registration are free, tickets for the afterparty, taking place at the V&A Waterfront, are on sale
• Briefly News spoke to the organiser, Luke Wiggins, who shared how the idea came to life

On Saturday, 1 November, 2025, Cape Town residents are set to hit the Company Gardens at 4.30pm all the way to the V&A Waterfront in their best creepy attire for the annual Zombie Walk. The 3.2km, 44-minute walk will not be in vain, as proceeds will benefit the Lucky Lucy Foundation, which supports animals in need.

The Lucky Lucy Foundation was established in January, 2010 after the founding members discovered a pregnant dog tied to a railway line with a wire. As a way to assist, the Zombie Walk, which started in 2009 with only 180 participants, involves many Capetonians of all ages with their pets to join the themed walk.

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Luke Wiggins, the Zombie Walk organiser, explained to Briefly News that the Cape Town Zombie Walk started as a fun pub crawl after a group of extras from a movie shoot went out in full makeup around Halloween.

"It began small but grew a little each year. As the event’s audience and popularity increased—especially with growing media coverage—we decided to use that attention for something positive. That’s when the idea of “walking for a cause” was born, raising funds and awareness for the Lucky Lucy Foundation."

According to Zombie Walk's website, where the walking undead can register at no cost, the initiative states:

"We help raise funds for local charities like the Lucky Lucy Foundation for abused and neglected animals and will continue to do so."

While the event walk is free, participants will pay R100, R200, or R300 for the afterparty phase (starting at 6pm at Time Out Market), with donations welcome.

While various musical artists will make the crowd come alive at the afterparty, here is where you can expect your journey to take you, from start to finish:

• Walk through the gardens on Government Avenue
• Exit on St George's Mall and walk all the way down
• Get together at Thibault Square
• Head to Lower Long Street after passing the pedestrian crossing
• Cross Alpha Street while still in Lower Long Street
• Enter Lower Loop Street and walk through North Wharf Square
• Walk the Fan Walk while crossing Buitengracht and Alfred Streets
• At the BAT Building, enter the pedestrian walkway
• Walk through Marina Two onto Quay Street and into West Quay Road
• Walk past the Cape Grace Hotel
• Cross the Blue Bridge
• Head over to Time Out Market for the afterparty at the V&A Waterfront

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What are the rules for the Zombie Walk?

To make the event a pleasant experience for all, participants should adhere to the following rules:

1. Obey all marshals, medics, traffic, and security officials on site.
2. Only bring fake weapons, as sharp blades are not allowed. Gun props must have an orange tip.
3. No alcohol during the walk.
4. Dress up, get into character, and have a blast!

Zombie Walk's Facebook account has already started a countdown for the epic day ahead. Take a look at the latest post below:

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Source: Briefly News