American Association of Zoo Keepers, Utah Chapter

Events & Fundraisers

Bowling for Rhinos
Wild Stampede Wrap-Up

Bowling For Rhinos Wrap-Up

Beginning as a small scale conservation event in 1990, Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) has grown exponentially and is now a huge fundraiser all across North America. BFR is organized by zoo keepers and volunteers and sponsored by generous donors. Our Utah Chapter American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) has raised over $123,000, which has contributed to the national total of nearly 4 million dollars. 100% of all donations are distributed for rhino conservation around the world. The Utah Chapter AAZK has been involved with this global conservation effort to save rhinos since 1992. Poaching has increased significantly in the past year due to the economy and political climate, so we need your help now more than ever!

In Kenya, the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy uses these funds to help protect both Black and White Rhinos as well as other endangered wildlife in East Africa In Indonesia, our funds support the Ujung Kulon, Bukit Barisan Seletan and
Way Kambas National Parks. Ujung Kulon is home to the last remaining Javan rhinos, a population that numbers less than 50 animals. Way Kambas and Bukit Barisan Seletan are both home to the Sumatran Rhino as well as other critically endangered species of wildlife. All three parks utilize donations for monitoring equipment, security and community outreach and education.

This year our event was held on Friday June 24. It was a resounding success! We had almost 100 bowlers and raised $6000 for rhino conservation! Thanks for participating everyone, and see you in 2012!

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 and along with Sports Am L.L.C., is proud to host our third annual “Wild Stampede- 5K Run and Walk for Wildlife” fundraiser on Saturday September 29th, 2012.

New this year! Kids Dash for children 12 and under, approximately 1K.

100 % of proceeds raised from this event will directly benefit a national and a global wildlife conservation organization to be determined soon. We strive to pick organizations and projects where our funds will do the most good for wildlife across the globe.

We hope you will join us at Utah’s Hogle Zoo! This 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.

Check-in: 7 - 8 a.m.
Kids Dash: 8:30 a.m.
5k starts: 9:00am
Food and awards to follow.

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