Events & Fundraisers

Bowling for Rhinos
Wild Stampede
 

 
Bowling For Rhinos 2012

In 1990, the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) began its flagship conservation program,   Bowling for Rhinos (BFR).  This fundraiser has now raised $4 million entirely through volunteer efforts and generous community support.  This has made it possible to help protect all five species of rhino through programs in both Africa and Indonesia.  In addition, the BFR program is now contributing to cheetah conservation in Kenya, Africa.

Since 1990, when the Utah Chapter AAZK held its first Bowling for Rhinos event, we have contributed $128,543.00 towards the BFR program, making us one of the top ten money raising chapters in the country.  We could not have accomplished this without the support of friends, family, and local businesses who support Utah’s Hogle Zoo and our chapter of AAZK.  Thank you! 

Now, more than ever, rhinos need our help.  Statistics show that more than one rhino is illegally poached daily in South Africa alone.   Even though we are far away from Africa and Asia, we can all still make a difference. 

Please join us for a fun evening of bowling, pizza, and prizes!  This year’s Bowling for Rhinos event will be held Friday, June 22, from 5-9 PM at Olympus Hills Bowling Lanes (4015 S. Wasatch Boulevard).  For $25.00, participants receive 2 games of bowling, shoe rental and all the pizza and soft drinks you can consume.  All proceeds raised go directly to conservation programs that have been making a difference in saving all five species of rhino, as well as preserving vital habitats for countless other plant and animal species that share these habitats.

 

 

Wild Stampede 5K Run for Wildlife

Help save wildlife! Put on your running shoes and join us for a fun 5k fundraiser!

The Utah Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK), in partnership with Utah’s Hogle Zoo, is proud to host our third annual “Wild Stampede- 5K Run and Walk for Wildlife” fundraiser on Saturday September 29th, 2012. Along with the 5k will be a Kids Dash for ages twelve and under. Sports Am L.L.C. will be timing the event.

AAZK is an organization of zoo keepers and volunteers dedicated to professional development and conservation projects.

100 % of proceeds raised from this event will directly benefit a local program, Wild Aware Utah (WAU) wildlife awareness and safety outreach and a global conservation organization, Wildlife S.O.S. in India.

We hope you will join us at Utah’s Hogle Zoo where the fun and scenic 5k course begins at the Zoo’s east parking area, wraps up around Wasatch Boulevard and Michigan Ave, and then returns back to the Zoo. The Kids Dash is approximately 1 k. After the run you can enjoy food, music, awards and visit with a few of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors in the Zoo’s Events Pavilion. Strollers and wagons are welcome, but please leave pets, bikes, heelies, rollerblades and skateboards home.

Registration to run or walk the course can be done online at www.active.com. Please visit our website for more information and links www.utahaazk.org. If you have any questions feel free to contact us by e-mail utahaazk@gmail.com.

Check-in 7 - 8 AM
Kids Dash starts: 8:30 AM, 5k starts: 9:30 AM.
Awards will start right after the run.

$15 Kids Dash registration
$25 5k early registration
$30 5k registration after Sept 25th
 (Aduts can accompany runners in the Kids Dash for free)

100% of proceeds raised from this event will directly benefit a local program; the Wild Aware Utah wildlife awareness and safety outreach program, and a global organization; Wildlife S.O.S. in India.

Wild Aware Utah (WAU) is a non-advocacy conservation program working through a collaborative effort to provide proactive education to minimize conflict between people and wildlife. The partners in this effort are Utah's Hogle Zoo, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Utah State University Cooperative Extension and the Wildlife Protection Society.

Wildlife S.O.S. is a registered non-profit charity in India and USA. The organization has evolved to actively work towards protecting the Indian wildlife, conserving habitat, studying biodiversity, conducting research and creating alternative and sustainable livelihoods for erstwhile poacher communities. They are the only Non-Governmental Organization in India with sanctuaries caring for rescued dancing bears.