Bowling for Rhinos returns July 27, 2012

Post Date:5/10/2010

CONTACT:
      Cindy Castelblanco/Susana Cortázar
    Zoological Society of Florida/Zoo Miami
                     Ph: (305) 255-5551, ext. 11/305-251-0400
E-mail: cindyc@zsf.org/susanac@miamidade.gov
Adriana Diaz/Ivy Brower
Email: sfaazk@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOWLING FOR RHINOS RETURNS TO BIRD BOWL ON JULY 27, 2012

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

WHO: Zoo Miami and the South Florida Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK).

WHAT: Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) 2012, 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. The $25 registration fee includes: 1 ½ hours of bowling, shoes, a raffle ticket, and pizza. “Keep the Rhinos Horny” t-shirts will be offered at $15 for non-bowlers and $10 if you are registered to bowl!

Open to the general public, teams of five to six bowlers may register for a night full of strikes and spares (hopefully!). Registration deadline is July 20, 2012. Bowlers are encouraged to get sponsors as 100% of all sponsor money goes directly to saving the rhinos. Remember every penny counts so no amount is too small. Please bring the sponsor money the night of the event. Please make checks payable to AAZK-BFR. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available.

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.

WHEN: Friday, July 27, 2012
Registration opens at 6:30 pm; Bowl-a-thon is from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bird Bowl; 9275 SW 40 Street; Miami, FL 33165; (305) 221-1221

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.comor visit www.aazkbfr.org.

About the South Florida Chapter of AAZK
Zoo Miami zoo keepers founded the South Florida Chapter of AAZK in 1981. As one of the longest instated chapters of AAZK, the South Florida Chapter has hosted numerous fundraisers to benefit wildlife conservation, education and animal care. Like the other non-profit AAZK chapters nationwide, the South Florida Chapter is comprised of dedicated zoo keepers and volunteers who dedicate their time to educate others while raising funds for animal enrichment, professional development for zoo keepers and various conservation projects.

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