Many thanks to all of those who joined us at this year's Bowling for Rhinos. Stay tuned to our facebook account to see the announcement of how much you helped us raise, and we hope to see you next year, as the event continues to grow post-COVID.
Tampa Bay AAZK's 34th Annual Bowling for Rhinos
Mark your calendars! Friday, May 26, 2023!
We raised a record-breaking $9,526.50 at our event in 2018 - our largest amount ever!
Let's see if we can break it!!!
Let's see if we can break it!!!
An annual celebration of conservation
and support of rhinos through bowling. Friday, May 26th, 2023 6:30-9:30pm Pin Chasers 4847 N. Armenia Ave Tampa, FL, 33603 (813) 877 7418 CRASH 1: 6:30-9:30PM Pricing (includes shoe rental): Pre-registration: $30/person At the event: $40/person Shirts and other items available at Bonfire. RSVP on facebook to stay updated! |
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Download links for Donation Request letter and Sponsorship Information are included below.
Donation Letter
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Bowling for Rhinos 2019
Tampa Bay AAZK's BFR 2019 raised $7,445.
A lot of people had to come together to make this event happen, and your coordinator, Sean Ramsdell, wants you to know that he is very thankful for all of you. He is also proud of the Busch Gardens Zookeeper team that took back the Golden Rhino in the Manager versus Keeper Challenge's 8th year. See you next year! |
Bowling for Rhinos 2018
Our BFR 2018 Shirts are almost sold out - check out the shirts here.
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Thanks to all who came out to support Bowling for Rhinos!!! We raised $9,526,50!!!
Also, a huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped before, during and after the event, and to those that donated and helped collect auction/raffle items. This was out best BFR ever...if you have any comments or suggestions, e-mail [email protected]. In summary, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! |
Bowling for Rhinos 2017
Thanks to all who came out to support Bowling for Rhinos 2017!
We raised a little over $7,000! Also, a huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped before, during and after the event, and to those that donated and helped collect auction/raffle items. if you have any comments or suggestions, e-mail [email protected] In summary, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! |
Bowling for Rhinos 2016
Thanks to all who came out to support Bowling for Rhinos 2016!!!
We raised $9,000, our largest amount yet!
Also, a huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped before, during and after the event, and to those that donated and helped collect auction/raffle items.
This was the best BFR we have had - we set a record for the amount raised for conservation. Additionally, the Keepers were able to take the Golden Rhino away from the Managers by beating them by no small margin in the Keeper versus Manager BFR Challenge. Congratulations to the Busch Gardens Keeper team!
We raised $9,000, our largest amount yet!
Also, a huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped before, during and after the event, and to those that donated and helped collect auction/raffle items.
This was the best BFR we have had - we set a record for the amount raised for conservation. Additionally, the Keepers were able to take the Golden Rhino away from the Managers by beating them by no small margin in the Keeper versus Manager BFR Challenge. Congratulations to the Busch Gardens Keeper team!
Bowling for Rhinos 2015
Bowling for Rhinos 2015 was Friday, May 29th and was the 26th annual Bowling for Rhinos. Bowlers could choose between two different "crashes," or time frames for bowling. The first one began at 6pm and ran until 8pm and the second set started at 8:30pm and ran until 10:30pm. Like last year bowlers could preregister for lanes and secure spots early. The majority of bowlers took advantage of the convenience and so saved a few bucks in the process! Preregistration continues to be a success, so look out for it to open up about a month before our 2016 BFR and mark the last Friday in May on your calendars.
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We continued to set participation records as our turn out was the best we've ever had and we set a new record for our Tampa Bay Chapter in funds raised for rhino conservation! We raised over $8,600!
For the 3rd year in a row the Busch Gardens Management team emerged victorious in their magnificent battle with the Keeper team.
For the 3rd year in a row the Busch Gardens Management team emerged victorious in their magnificent battle with the Keeper team.
Bowling for Rhinos 2014
Bowling for Rhinos 2014 was Friday, May 30th and was the 25th annual Bowling for Rhinos. Like last year we offered two different "crashes," or time frames for bowling. The first one began at 6pm and ran until 8pm and the second set started at 8:30pm and ran until 10:30pm. Like last year bowlers could preregister for lanes and secure spots early. The majority of bowlers took advantage of the convenience and so saved a few bucks in the process! Preregistration was definitely a success, so look out for it to open up about a month before our 2015 BFR and mark the last Friday in May on your calendars.
We continued to set participation records as our turn out was the best we've ever had and we set a new record for our Tampa Bay Chapter in funds raised for rhino conservation! We raised over $7,600 and t-shirts are still available if you would like to grab a shirt and help save rhinos and their habitats! Our Silent Auction did very well and our Raffle was a wonderful success.
Management and Keeper teams returned to battle it out over the lanes and once again the Busch Gardens Management team emerged victorious. It was a fun-filled night full of shared stories, shared lanes and joyous celebration for rhino conservation.
We continued to set participation records as our turn out was the best we've ever had and we set a new record for our Tampa Bay Chapter in funds raised for rhino conservation! We raised over $7,600 and t-shirts are still available if you would like to grab a shirt and help save rhinos and their habitats! Our Silent Auction did very well and our Raffle was a wonderful success.
Management and Keeper teams returned to battle it out over the lanes and once again the Busch Gardens Management team emerged victorious. It was a fun-filled night full of shared stories, shared lanes and joyous celebration for rhino conservation.
Bowling for Rhinos 2013
Bowling for Rhinos 2013 was Friday, May 31st and was the 24th annual Bowling for Rhinos. We changed things up this year and had two different "crashes" or time frames for bowling. First one began at 6pm and ran until 8pm and the second set started at 8:30pm and ran until 10:30pm. Also new this year, you could preregister for lanes and secure your spots early. We will be bringing that back next year so make sure to mark the last Friday in May on your calendars.
Turn out this year was the best we've ever had and we set a new record for our Tampa Bay Chapter in funds raised for rhino conservation! We raised over $6,300 and T-shirts are still available if you would like to grab a shirt and help save rhinos and their habitats! Our Silent Auction did very well and our Raffle was a wonderful success.
The action really heated up in the second Crash, as the Keepers Vs. Management battle began. We had Busch Gardens Keepers and their management field a team and Lowry Park Zoo keepers and management returned once more for intense bowling action. New to the party, Disney's Animal Kingdom joined in the fun and we were able to have a 6 way competition in the battle for Glory and Honor and a Rhino Trophy! Smiles were shared, strikes and gutter balls filled the lanes, a little beer might have toasted our revelry and in the end one team emerged victorious. In a close battle that came down to the last few frames the Busch Gardens Management was just able to win out over the Busch Gardens Keeper team and claim the title of champions...for this year. For now, the Rhino Trophy sits in the Zoo Management office a shining beacon to their skill and courage...but the last Friday in May will come round again and the trophy will once again be held high, as we battle for victory.
Turn out this year was the best we've ever had and we set a new record for our Tampa Bay Chapter in funds raised for rhino conservation! We raised over $6,300 and T-shirts are still available if you would like to grab a shirt and help save rhinos and their habitats! Our Silent Auction did very well and our Raffle was a wonderful success.
The action really heated up in the second Crash, as the Keepers Vs. Management battle began. We had Busch Gardens Keepers and their management field a team and Lowry Park Zoo keepers and management returned once more for intense bowling action. New to the party, Disney's Animal Kingdom joined in the fun and we were able to have a 6 way competition in the battle for Glory and Honor and a Rhino Trophy! Smiles were shared, strikes and gutter balls filled the lanes, a little beer might have toasted our revelry and in the end one team emerged victorious. In a close battle that came down to the last few frames the Busch Gardens Management was just able to win out over the Busch Gardens Keeper team and claim the title of champions...for this year. For now, the Rhino Trophy sits in the Zoo Management office a shining beacon to their skill and courage...but the last Friday in May will come round again and the trophy will once again be held high, as we battle for victory.
Bowling for Rhinos 2012
Bowling for Rhinos 2012 was Friday, May 25th and it was the 23rd annual Bowling for Rhinos. It started at 6:30pm, ran past 10pm and some were still there when the clock struck midnight. We set attendance records - by 7:30 we had to ask for more lanes. Our Silent Auction did very well. We also started a new tradition of a Bowling Challenge between staff and supervisors for both Lowry Park Zoo and for Busch Gardens. Thank you all for joining us and we look forward to next year.
Bowling for Rhinos 2011
The Tampa Bay American Association of Zoo Keepers sponsored the 22nd Annual National Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) Fundraiser on Friday, May 27th 2011 at Pin Chasers. We had a great turn out this year with more bowlers than ever and we raised a chapter best of about $5,000. We actually had to ask for more lanes and then filled all of those up! The Silent Auction was a great success and thank you to all those who came out and helped support these awesome animals. Thank you also to those who volunteered their time, auction items, and effort.
The Tampa Bay American Association of Zoo Keepers sponsored the 22nd Annual National Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) Fundraiser on Friday, May 27th 2011 at Pin Chasers. We had a great turn out this year with more bowlers than ever and we raised a chapter best of about $5,000. We actually had to ask for more lanes and then filled all of those up! The Silent Auction was a great success and thank you to all those who came out and helped support these awesome animals. Thank you also to those who volunteered their time, auction items, and effort.
Bowling For Rhinos 2010
The Tampa Bay American Association of Zoo Keepers sponsored the 21st Annual Bowling for Rhinos Fundraiser on Wednesday, May 26th 2010.
Bowling for Rhinos 2009
The Tampa Bay American Association of Zoo Keepers sponsored the 20th Annual National Bowling for Rhinos Fundraiser on Wednesday, May 27th 2009.
Bowling For Rhinos 2008
Bowling For Rhinos 2007
Bowling for Rhinos 2006