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GET ROLLING FOR RHINOCEROS CONSERVATION
The Houston Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers
Hosts Bowling For Rhinos 2011

(06/20/2011)

(HOUSTON) June 15, 2011… Bowling is one of the most popular indoor sports in the U. S. with more than 2.5 million bowlers nationwide. Rhinos are one of the world’s most endangered species. Less than 10,000 of these amazing animals survive in the wild with another 1,200 in zoos and sanctuaries. If you like bowling and you’ve got a soft spot in your heart for rhinos, the Houston Zoo has a deal for you! We call it – Bowling for Rhinos!

The Greater Houston Zoo chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers (GHAAZK) is sponsoring the 20th annual Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) conservation fundraiser on Friday, June 24, 2011 from 6-10 p.m. at Palace Bowling Lanes, 4191 Bellaire Blvd. The night includes unlimited bowling for 2 hours (6 p.m. to 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.), a cool BFR souvenir water bottle, free shoe and ball rental, a silent auction with paintings by Zoo animals, and fun for the whole family.

So, horn in on some great fun and make a valuable contribution to wildlife conservation at the same time with Bowling for Rhinos. Online pre-registration tickets are $25 per person for adults and $10 per person for children ages 5-12. If you’re not a bowler but still want to support rhino conservation, non-bowling online pre-registration tickets are available; $10 for adults and $5 for children. Visit http://www.houstonzoo.org/bfr/ for more details.

If you are unable to attend BFR 2011, you may still support rhinoceros conservation by sending donations to: The Houston Zoo, Attn: Bowling for Rhinos, 1513 Cambridge, Houston, TX 77030. Please make checks payable GHCAAZK (Greater Houston Chapter of American Association of Zoo Keepers) and please note: BFR 2011.

About AAZK

This year, 60 AAZK chapters across the nation will participate in BFR. The chapters will add to the more than $3 million BFR has raised since its inception in 1990. To date, the Houston Zoo chapter of AAZK has raised more than $85,000 through Bowling for Rhinos for rhino conservation. One-hundred percent of all donations benefit the Bowling for Rhinos Foundation and its work to preserve and protect Rhinos and their habitats. BFR supports three sanctuaries that protect rhinos and their unique ecosystems: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, Africa; the Bukit Barisa Selatan National Park in Java, Indonesia; and Ujung Kulon National Park in Sumatra, Indonesia.

About Rhinos

The rhinoceros has been on earth for over 50 million years, and it is believed that over 100 separate species existed. Today, only 5 species of rhino survive: White, Black, Indian, Sumatran and Javan. Only the white rhino seems to be somewhat safe from extinction. In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only 2,500 remain in isolated populations. On the Asian continent, the Indian population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran rhino population is believed to number 200 and the Javan species is the most endangered with only 47 animals surviving.

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