Greater Kansas City AAZK

Ongoing Conservation Projects

The Greater Kansas City AAZK chapter participates in a variety of different conservation projects worldwide.

Bowling for Rhinos

Bowling for Rhinos is a fundraiser that supports the conservation of both black and white rhinos, as well as other species that share the rhinos' habitat. The Greater KC AAZK chapter is the original creator of the Bowling for Rhinos event! Visit our BFR page for more information.

The Feather Distribution Project

The Feather Distribution Project collects feathers from a variety of species at the Lakeside Nature Center. The feathers are sent to specific organizations that either have the legal power to gift the feathers to Native American people for ceremonies and other important purposes, or have special permits allowing the organization to use feathers from protected bird species for educational purposes.

Annual Fundraising Conservation Support

Active GKC AAZK members vote yearly to select projects that their annual fundraising efforts will support. Selected projects span a variety of causes and include efforts on both a local and worldwide basis.

In 2016, GKC AAZK has voted to raise funds for the following projects:

Bowling for Rhinos

http://aazkbfr.org/

National Black Footed Ferret Conservation Center
blackfootedferret.org/

Orangutan Outreach
redapes.org/

Red Panda Conservation Network

www.redpandanetwork.org

Right Whale Research via New England Aquarium
www.neaq.org

Saola Working Group
www.savethesaola.org

Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program
www.zoo.org/treekangaroo

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
www.turpentinecreek.org/

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In 2015, GKC AAZK was able to raise a little over $2,000 for conservation projects around the world thanks to our fundraising events and animal art sales!

In 2015, our supported projects were:

Gorilla Research and Conservation Education Center http://gracegorillas.org/

Orangutan Outreach http://redapes.org/

Wildlife Conservation Network https://wildnet.org/

Hornbill Watch http://www.hornbills.in/hnap.php

Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program http://www.zoo.org/treekangaroo

Turtle Survival Alliance http://www.turtlesurvival.org/

Bowling For Rhinos http://aazkbfr.org/

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In 2014, GKC AAZK was able to raise almost $8,500 for conservation projects around the world thanks to our fundraising events and animal art sales!

In 2014, our supported projects were:

Orangutan Outreach http://redapes.org/

Wildlife Conservation Network https://wildnet.org/

Kansas City Zoo Conservation Fund http://www.kansascityzoo.org/

Red Panda Network www.redpandanetwork.org

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge http://www.turpentinecreek.org/

Painted Dog Conservation http://www.painteddog.org/

Fins Attached http://www.finsattached.org/

Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance http://www.altaconservation.org/

Sahara Conservation Fund http://www.saharaconservation.org/

Bowling For Rhinos http://aazkbfr.org/

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Through fundraising events and art sales at area events and the 2013 AZA Conference, hosted by the Kansas City Zoo, the Greater Kansas City AAZK was able to donate more than $8,400 to conservation projects around the world in 2013!

In 2013, our supported projects were:

The Bloodhound Project at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, in memoriam of Anna Merz

Lewa Education Programme http://www.lewa.org/

Orangutan Outreach http://redapes.org/

Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program http://www.zoo.org/treekangaroo

Kansas City Zoo Conservation Fund http://www.kansascityzoo.org/

Lakeside Nature Center http://www.lakesidenaturecenter.org/index.htm

Carolina Tiger Rescue http://www.carolinatigerrescue.org/default.asp

International Elephant Foundation EEHV Research http://www.elephantconservation.org/

To donate to EEHV Research visit http://www.elephantconservation.org/elephant-endotheliotropic-herpes-virus/

Save The Golden Lion Tamarin http://www.savetheliontamarin.org/

Gibbon Conservation Center http://www.gibboncenter.org/