Bowling for Rhinos - A Utah Chapter AAZK Event

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 $116,000, which has contributed to the national total of nearly 3 million dollars. 100% of all donations are distributed for rhino conservation around the world.

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. Lewa’s main focus is upon community education, habitat preservation and security against poaching.

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.

The Utah Chapter AAZK has been involved with this global conservation effort to save rhinos since 1992. Together with our community, we have made a huge impact in saving rhino populations! Once again, we are excited to present you with this great opportunity to "Strike Up A Conservation" with your family and friends at this years’ event.

Friday, April 30, 2010
5:00pm-9:00pm
Olympus Hills Bowling Alley
4015 Wasatch Blvd

The registration fee is only $25.00 and you will receive:
2 games of bowling
Shoe Rental
All you can eat pizza
All you can drink soda
(Children under 10 years of age are only $10.00)

Make an additional donation and you are entered to win amazing prizes!
(Giveaways will begin at 6:00pm)

Donate:
$25.00 — receive an event T-shirt, and entry into our $25 door prize category.
$50.00 — receive an event T-shirt and entry into our $25 AND $50 door prize categories
$100.00 — receive an event T-shirt and entry into our $25, $50 AND $100 door prize categories
$250.00 — receive an event T-shirt and entry into our $25, $50, $100 AND $250 door prize categories

Download your registration form (Word document)

We are currently looking for sponsors!

Bring your form with you on the night of the event or mail it to:
Utah Chapter AAZK
"Bowling for Rhinos"
2600 Sunnyside Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Make checks payable to Utah Chapter AAZK.
For more information on Bowling for Rhinos conservation please visit the following websites:
www.aazkbfr.org
www.lewa.org
www.rhinos-irf.org

Test your Rhino IQ

How many species of rhinos exist today?
There are five species of rhinos: Black rhinos and White rhinos are native to Africa. The Javan, Sumatran, and Indian rhinos are found in Asia.

What do you call a herd of rhinos?
A herd of rhinos is called a crash.

How did the white rhino get its’ name?
A theory claims that the name "White" rhino was actually a mistake, or rather a mistranslation of the word "wijd" ("wide" in Dutch), referring to their square upper lip, differentiating them from the Black rhino which has a hooked upper lip.

How many horns do rhinos have?
Both species of African rhinos and the Sumatran rhino have two horns, while the Indian and Javan rhinos have a single horn. The horns of a rhinoceros are made of keratin, the same protein that makes up human hair and fingernails.

How much do rhinos weigh?
The smallest species, the Sumatran rhino, weighs in around 1,500 pounds while the largest species, the White rhino can weigh in excess of 7,500 pounds.

Sumatran Rhino	Indian Rhino	White Rhino
Black Rhino	Javan Rhino

 

 

Wanna Flock?

It's the 21st century version of getting toilet papered . . . but it's all in good fun, for a great cause. For a designated donation, zoo keepers will flock the yard of your choice. "Flockers" will deliver the birds to the unsuspecting yards, usually arriving unnoticed under a cloak of darkness. Imagine the priceless look on someone's face when they discover these creatures taking sanctuary in their yard!? The recipient will be left with your personal flocking message, “care instructions” and the number for our flamingo rescue hotline.  Keepers will return within 72 hours to “capture and relocate” the birds.  Surprise your family, friends or foes with a yard full of pink plastic flamingos! (Sorry, our birds cannot be placed on public property or at apartment complexes.).
Tell your flighty friends how much you flocking love them. We would be tickled pink to help you celebrate new hatchlings or 25 years of flocking together.  A little bird told me your friends will love it!!

The Flock moves out April of 2010!!!

Please print and fill out our Flocking Form.  Mail the form and payment to:

Utah AAZK
Attn Flocking
2600 Sunnyside Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Flocking FAQs:

Are the flamingos real? 
Our flamingos are plastic lawn ornaments.  No real flamingos are harmed in the making of our flocks!

What areas are inside the Salt Lake City limits?
Salt Lake City, The Avenues, Capital Hill, Glendale, Sugarhouse, Murray, South Salt Lake, Millcreek, Holladay, Taylorsville and West Valley are all considered “Salt Lake City”

Can I Flock someone outside the Salt Lake City limits?
Yes! North Salt Lake, Centerville, Bountiful, Magna, Sandy and Draper are all available for flocking.  The cost to Flock in one of these neighborhoods is an additional $10 for extra time and travel.  ($35 to Flock a Friend, $55 for Flock Forward or Flock and Capture). We cannot Flock south of Draper or north of Bountiful.

Who pays for the Flock Removal?
Generally, the recipients of the flock pay to have the birds removed from their yard.  They can then decide if they would like to Flock Forward and send the flock to another unsuspecting house, or simply have the birds retrieved.  However, we also have a “Flock and Capture” ($45) so that your “victims” are not responsible for the removal fee.  This is a great option if you know your friends are on a tight budget but still want to surprise them with a flock! 

I've been Flocked!  Now what do I do?
Congratulations! Someone had decided you are special enough to get Flocked!
You should have received a packet on our animal print flamingo with instructions and a blank order form.  You can choose to pay our removal fee of $25 and simply have to birds picked up.  However, wouldn't you love to send a flock to your unsuspecting friends?  If you choose to “Flock Forward” ($45/$55), you can have the birds retrieved and sent to another house. Just fill out the blank order form you received in your packet.  You can leave the form and your money in the envelope provided, and our Flockers will pick it up when they come to recapture the birds.   You can also mail the order form and check to Utah Chapter AAZK;Attn Flocking; 2600E Sunnyside Ave; Salt Lake City, UT 84108. Those without a sense of FUN-draising can have the flocks removed gratis. 

How long will the flamingos be in my yard?
The flamingos will stay for three days before our handlers come back to retrieve them. 

Can I keep a flamingo as a souvenir?
Our flamingos are an endangered species!  Surprisingly, the large plastic flamingos are no longer in production and are hard to replace.  We ask that all the birds be returned to their handlers at the end of their stay. Help us protect our precious flocks by keeping an eye on them while they roost in your yard!  We encourage you to take pictures of your flock!  If you would like to share your pictures, you can email them to utahaazk@gmail.com or become our friend on Facebook (American Association of Zoo Keepers Utah Chapter)

I sent in my order form.  When will my friends get Flocked?
When we receive your form in the mail, we will add the destination to our Flocking list.  Our Flockers go out every third day, so it may take as long as a week for your friends to receive their flock.  However, we will try to accommodate special date requests for birthdays and anniversaries if at all possible. 

Where does my money go?
Utah Chapter American Association of Zoo Keepers is an organization of animal care staff dedicated to conservation and professional development.  While we partner with Hogle Zoo, we are a separate organization.  The funds we collect from this activity will be donated to local, national, and international conservation efforts in the field.  See our Conservation page for a list of organizations we have donated to in the past.  Any little bit helps! 

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