Frequently Asked Questions

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What time will the ducks be plucked?

The Desert Duck Derby Duck Pluck will begin at 11:00am on May 21st at Heidi's Village. Heidi's Village is located at 600 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85008. The event is between 10:00am - 1:00pm.


Is there an admission fee for the Duck Pluck?

Nope! This is a free event!


Do I need to be present to win?

No! Winners will not need to be present to win - the raffle is open to people across the country!


How will I know if my duck wins?

We will announce the winning ducks on site during the event, as well as contact the winners directly. Any prize left unclaimed 30 days post-pluck, we will select a substitute winner through a random drawing drawing of entry tickets.


Can I adopt a duck for my child?

Yes, but the name on the adoption paper must be in the name of an adult (18 and older) for legal purposes.


Are they real ducks or rubber ducks?

Rubber ducks, silly!


Do I get a duck or get to keep one?

No, after you adopt your duck, The Arizona Pet Project will work hard to train, coach, and make sure they are ready for race day. After the duck pluck, all of the ducks will fly off to their next race somewhere in the USA.


How much do ducks cost to adopt?

Single duck: $5
Six Quack (6): $25
Quacker's Dozen (15): $60
Flock of Ducks (25): $100


Can I adopt ducks online, the day of the Desert Duck Derby Duck Pluck?

Yes. As long as we have not sold out of available ducks, you may adopt your flock until 10:45am on Sunday, May 21st.


Do all of my ducks get the same number?

No. Each duck adopted is tagged with its own lucky duck number and those numbers are assigned to you. A few days prior to the Desert Duck Derby, volunteers will place numbered tags on the bottom of every duck that will be in the Derby - which is 10,000! The tags are waterproof labels beginning with a 7 digit number and ending with a 7 digit number. For Example: 2475001-2498000; 2475002-2498000; etc.


What is my tag number?

We can’t give you your tag number because we won’t know it until we run the Mix Report right before the race. We want to make sure that no ducky is taking steroids and the race is not fixed so numbers are never given out. However, rest assured that all of the ducks you have adopted will be in the pond.


How does it work?

Everyone who adopts a duck, whether online or in a sponsoring business, is entered into what we call E-Quack, a database that stores all of the information. Next to your name in E-Quack is the number of ducks you have adopted. The tag range is entered into E-Quack and all the numbers are shuffled up. Then, E-Quack automatically assigns the number of ducks you have adopted next to Tag Numbers. Thus, if you adopted 5 ducks, your name will be placed next to 5 different tag numbers.


Who does the event benefit?

The Arizona Pet Project, Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, and Heidi's Village has teamed up to support families and save pets from entering the shelter. They prioritize programs that protect the important bond between humans and animals, especially for marginalized members of society who benefit greatly from having a pet.

A pet can provide emotion support and companionship, particularly for those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, or other difficult situations. By providing support for families in need, these organizations are helping to ensure that pets are not abandoned or surrendered due to financial hardship.

The collaboration between these organizations allow for a more comprehensive approach to supporting pet owners, including veterinary care, pet food and supplies, and temporary pet housing. By prioritizing the human-animal bond, these organizations are helping to create a more compassionate and caring community for all while saving pets from entering the shelter.

With your support, together, we can hep even more families and save even more pets!


Join us in supporting families, helping people, and saving pets.


For more information, visit www.azpetproject.org