BOWLING FOR RHINOS RETURNS TO BIRD BOWL ON JULY 15, 2011

The annual bowling fundraiser by the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) benefits the South Florida Chapter of AAZK’s rhino conservation projects, Zoo Miami and the South Florida Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers AAZK).

Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) 2011, an annual bowling fundraiser that benefits the South Florida Chapter of AAZK’S rhino conservation projects, is sure not to leave you in the gutter. With its goal of helping rhinos worldwide, 100% of all funds raised by BFR benefits rhino conservation projects for four species of rhino, their habitats, and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve the black, white, Javan and Sumatran rhinos. Did you know the world’s Rhino population has decreased 90% since 1970 due to poaching?

The AAZK and Zoo Miami invite everyone for a night of excitement that includes: bowling, raffles, a “Keep the Rhinos Horny” t-shirt sale, and a much anticipated silent auction!

Open to the general public, teams of five to six bowlers may register for a night full of strikes and spares (hopefully!). Register before July 5, 2011 and pay only $30 per bowler. After July 5, 2011, the registration fee increases to $35. Bowlers with $200 or more in sponsor money will be eligible to enter for the grand prize! Make sure you collect all the money you can because in 2008 the highest money raiser won a 15-day trip to Indonesia! BFR is sure to be a wild night for all ages, not to mention great for the rhinos!

Over 60 AAZK chapters participate in BFR throughout the U.S. raising over $200,000 annually. The South Florida Chapter of AAZK has been active in Bowling for Rhinos since 1990. To date they have raised over $40,000 toward the rhino conservation effort.
Registration opens at 6:30 pm; Bowl-a-thon is from 8 - 9:30 p.m.

For more information please call Zoo Miami at 305-251-0400 ext. 84921, email the South Florida Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers at sfaazk@yahoo.com or visit www.aazkbfr.org.