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.

Bowling for Rhinos
Annual Fundraising Conservation Support
2018 Conservation program support
Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program with Coffee sales
WAFWA Black Footed Ferret Program
2017 Conservation Programs Supported
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/
Hornbill Nest Adoption Program http://www.zoo.org/page.aspx?pid=1967#.Us9ZoM-A0dU
Bowling For Rhinos https://www.aazk.org/bowling-for-rhinos/
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In 2012, we supported the following conservation projects or groups:
Ape TAG http://www.clemetzoo.com/apetag/apeindex.html
SaveNature.org http://www.savenature.org
Hornbill Nest Adoption Program http://www.zoo.org/adopt-a-nest#.Us9Ty8-A0dU
Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program http://www.zoo.org/treekangaroo
Marine Mammal Center http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/
Red Panda Network http://redpandanetwork.org/
Carolina Tiger Rescue http://www.carolinatigerrescue.org/default.asp
International Elephant Foundation EEHV Research Project http://www.mabuwaya.org/
Mabuwaya Foundation
Lakeside Nature Center http://www.lakesidenaturecenter.org/index.htm
Bowling For Rhinos https://www.aazk.org/bowling-for-rhinos/
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In 2011, we supported the following conservation projects or groups:
Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program http://www.zoo.org/treekangaroo
Ape TAG (previously Great Ape TAG) http://www.clemetzoo.com/apetag/apeindex.html
Painted Dog Conservation http://www.painteddog.org/
Bowling For Rhinos https://www.aazk.org/bowling-for-rhinos/