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2018 Events
Saving Sumatra
Thursday, June 6, 2018
The Toronto Zoo and our Indo-Malaya Wildlife Care staff are hosting a new fundraising event supporting the conservation of the three critically endangered flagship species of Sumatra: Sumatran Rhino, Tiger, and Orangutan. This unique evening will include an Indonesian-style dinner and will showcase our Indo-Malayan animals, Wildlife Care staff, Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles, with an appearance from our Zoo Horticulture Specialist to discuss the flora within the pavilion as well as a PhD student whose thesis involves our resident Sumatran Orangutans! This exciting new fundraising event will offer our guests the rare experience of exclusive keeper talks, tiger feeding and unique silent auction items. There will also be three special live auctions held, and the winning bids will receive one of three behind the scene opportunities at Greater one-horned rhinos, Sumatran Tiger and Sumatran Orangutans with all three once-in-a-lifetime experiences taking place night of the event!
Proceeds raised from the ‘Saving Sumatra’ event will be donated to the International Rhino Foundation (www.rhinos.org) to support Sumatran Rhinos, the Tiger Conservation Campaign (www.support.mnzoo.org) to support Sumatran Tigers, and Orangutan Outreach (www.redape.org) to support Sumatran Orangutans. Guests attending Saving Sumatra will learn about the plight these amazing species are facing, as well as what the Toronto Zoo is doing to help, and the important role we all play in helping to save and protect these critically endangered animals.
Parking is included and ticket provides the guest access to the Toronto Zoo as of 5:00 pm.
Please note that online registration closes at 4pm on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 and guests must be 19 years of age or older (please provide valid ID). Event subject to change without notice.
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BUY TICKETS Ticket sales are now closed. Thank you everyone who attended.
The Toronto Zoo and our Indo-Malaya Wildlife Care staff are hosting a new fundraising event supporting the conservation of the three critically endangered flagship species of Sumatra: Sumatran Rhino, Tiger, and Orangutan. This unique evening will include an Indonesian-style dinner and will showcase our Indo-Malayan animals, Wildlife Care staff, Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles, with an appearance from our Zoo Horticulture Specialist to discuss the flora within the pavilion as well as a PhD student whose thesis involves our resident Sumatran Orangutans! This exciting new fundraising event will offer our guests the rare experience of exclusive keeper talks, tiger feeding and unique silent auction items. There will also be three special live auctions held, and the winning bids will receive one of three behind the scene opportunities at Greater one-horned rhinos, Sumatran Tiger and Sumatran Orangutans with all three once-in-a-lifetime experiences taking place night of the event!
Proceeds raised from the ‘Saving Sumatra’ event will be donated to the International Rhino Foundation (www.rhinos.org) to support Sumatran Rhinos, the Tiger Conservation Campaign (www.support.mnzoo.org) to support Sumatran Tigers, and Orangutan Outreach (www.redape.org) to support Sumatran Orangutans. Guests attending Saving Sumatra will learn about the plight these amazing species are facing, as well as what the Toronto Zoo is doing to help, and the important role we all play in helping to save and protect these critically endangered animals.
Parking is included and ticket provides the guest access to the Toronto Zoo as of 5:00 pm.
Please note that online registration closes at 4pm on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 and guests must be 19 years of age or older (please provide valid ID). Event subject to change without notice.
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BUY TICKETS Ticket sales are now closed. Thank you everyone who attended.
PAST EVENTS
2016 Events
Raise your glass for Rhinos 2016
Join us for a unique evening at the Toronto Zoo where you will raise your glass in support of the critically endangered rhino.
The evening will begin with light appetizers and a wine pairing, from 6:00pm to 6:40pm, and include a live auction at 6:45pm where guests can bid on a one-on-one close encounter with the rhinos that very evening! We will then embark on an exclusive Zoomobile tour to our Indian and White Rhino Exhibits as well as Meet The Keeper Experiences at 7:00pm. Upon our return, at 8:00pm, we will sit down to a delicious meal and specially chosen Thirty Bench Winery.
When: June 9 2016, 6 - 10 pm
Where: Toronto Zoo
*Must be 19 years or older, please provide valid ID.
Buy Tickets
Ticket Sales are closed
100% of the profits go to Rhino Conservation
The evening will begin with light appetizers and a wine pairing, from 6:00pm to 6:40pm, and include a live auction at 6:45pm where guests can bid on a one-on-one close encounter with the rhinos that very evening! We will then embark on an exclusive Zoomobile tour to our Indian and White Rhino Exhibits as well as Meet The Keeper Experiences at 7:00pm. Upon our return, at 8:00pm, we will sit down to a delicious meal and specially chosen Thirty Bench Winery.
When: June 9 2016, 6 - 10 pm
Where: Toronto Zoo
*Must be 19 years or older, please provide valid ID.
Buy Tickets
Ticket Sales are closed
100% of the profits go to Rhino Conservation
BATL to save Rhinos
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Come join us for our second annual axe throwing tournament!
The evening will include prizes, pizza and more. When: April 28th, 2016 @ 6:30 - 10:00 pm (please arrive by 6:15 pm) Hosted at BATL (Backyard Axe Throwing League) Where: BATL Pickering Location 813 Brock Rd South Unit 11 $50 per person GRAND PRIZE - Behind the scenes tour of the Indian Rhinos @ the Toronto Zoo, get an opportunity to touch and feed Vishnu or Ashakiran 100% of the profits go to Rhino Conservation |
2015 Events
Raise your glass for rhinos
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Join us for a unique evening at the Toronto Zoo where you will raise your glass in support of the critically endangered rhino. Tickets to this special night will include a buffet dinner consisting of chicken, pasta, potatoes and caesar salad, wine tastings, complimentary glassware, a silent auction, a special Zoomobile tour to our Indian and White Rhino Exhibits as well as a Meet The Keeper Experience. We will also be holding a live auction where one lucky person will get the chance to have a one-on-one close encounter with the rhinos that evening!
When: Thursday June 11th 2015 @ 6 pm Where: Toronto Zoo Cost (Per Adult): $70.00 per member $80.00 per non-member *Online registration closes at midnight on Friday, June 5, 2015. *Must be 19 years or older, please provide valid ID. *Tickets are non-refundable after June 1st. 2015 Sold Out - THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT |
BATL to save rhinos
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Come join us for an axe throwing tournament!
Hosted at BATL (Backyard Axe Throwing League) BATL offers a uniquely casual urban venue to experience the thrill of axe throwing in leagues, or for private events such as parties and team building. Using the axe as a tool to build friendships and competitive spirit, we deliver an old interpretation of fun. April 30th, 2015 @ 7 - 10 pm BATL Pickering Location 813 Brock Rd South Unit 11 $50 per person GRAND PRIZE - Behind the scenes tour of the Indian Rhinos @ the Toronto Zoo, get an opportunity to touch and feed Vishnu or Ashakiran 100% of the profits go to Rhino Conservation |
Skiing for Rhinos - February 2,12015 @ Brimacombe
Trivia night February 24, 2015 @The Black Dog Pub
BATL to save Rhinos - April 30, 2015 @BATL Pickering 7pm
"Raise your glass for Rhinos" - June 11, 2015 @Toronto Zoo
International Rhino Keeper Association Conference - June 14-18, 2015 @Chester Zoo
World Rhinos Day - Sept 22, 2015 Various locations
Trivia night February 24, 2015 @The Black Dog Pub
BATL to save Rhinos - April 30, 2015 @BATL Pickering 7pm
"Raise your glass for Rhinos" - June 11, 2015 @Toronto Zoo
International Rhino Keeper Association Conference - June 14-18, 2015 @Chester Zoo
World Rhinos Day - Sept 22, 2015 Various locations
2014 Events
Raise your glass for Rhinos
Our first annual wine tasting for Rhinos is coming up!
June 26th, 2014 at The Toronto Zoo @6pm
This engaging and educational evening will provide participants with a unique opportunity to learn the nuances of wine flavours with four different wines all led by an experienced wine connoisseur. As well as learning how you can help save and protect rhinos. It's the perfect evening to spend with friends, family or colleagues all while supporting rhino conservation. Please dress accordingly as there is an outdoor component to the event.
Buy your tickets now! https://tickets.torontozoo.com/purchaseProduct.aro?id=6654&sum=Raise
June 26th, 2014 at The Toronto Zoo @6pm
This engaging and educational evening will provide participants with a unique opportunity to learn the nuances of wine flavours with four different wines all led by an experienced wine connoisseur. As well as learning how you can help save and protect rhinos. It's the perfect evening to spend with friends, family or colleagues all while supporting rhino conservation. Please dress accordingly as there is an outdoor component to the event.
Buy your tickets now! https://tickets.torontozoo.com/purchaseProduct.aro?id=6654&sum=Raise
Pickering Playing fields goes Rhino
Come join us at our help save the rhino fundraiser! Check out the flyer for details.
Rhino AWARENESS @PET VALUE PICKERING
Thank you to all those who participated in our 50/50 draw!
We raised $750,
half of which was won by this lucky customer!
http://petvalu.com/location/2313
https://www.facebook.com/ToonysPetValu
skiing for rhinos
Feeling like an Olympian after watching the Olympics, take part in Skiing & Snow Boarding and help the Rhinos! Iheart Rhinos will have some product their as well, proceeds go to Rhinos conservation.#helptherhinos
This event was a great success!
Thank you to all the supporters
This event was a great success!
Thank you to all the supporters
2013 events
Rhino Awareness weekend
Saturday, September 14 & Sunday, September 15, 2013
White Rhino Exhibit and Indian Rhino Exhibit, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
All over the world, zoos and conservation organizations will unite during the month of September to celebrate these amazing pachyderms! Rhinos are in desperate need of our help as poaching of this magnificent species is on the rise. Did you know? There's a possibility that we will lose rhinos forever at the rate we are losing them. Toronto Zoo has 2 of the 5 species of rhinos that exist on the planet and their wild cousins need our help. Come out and be a part of the Zoo's conservation efforts and #helptherhinos. Learn about rhinos and their habitats and their role in their environments. Enjoy special Keeper Talks at 12:00pm and 2:00pm (Indian Rhino) and 1:00pm and 4:00pm (White Rhino).
http://www.torontozoo.com/events/?pg=Rhino
White Rhino Exhibit and Indian Rhino Exhibit, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
All over the world, zoos and conservation organizations will unite during the month of September to celebrate these amazing pachyderms! Rhinos are in desperate need of our help as poaching of this magnificent species is on the rise. Did you know? There's a possibility that we will lose rhinos forever at the rate we are losing them. Toronto Zoo has 2 of the 5 species of rhinos that exist on the planet and their wild cousins need our help. Come out and be a part of the Zoo's conservation efforts and #helptherhinos. Learn about rhinos and their habitats and their role in their environments. Enjoy special Keeper Talks at 12:00pm and 2:00pm (Indian Rhino) and 1:00pm and 4:00pm (White Rhino).
http://www.torontozoo.com/events/?pg=Rhino
Tap Takeover @Buster Rhinos
Friday August 9, 2013, Buster Rhinos Authentic Southern BBQ
On Friday August 9th Buster Rhino's has invited Sawdust City Brewing Co. from Gravenhurst, Ontario to come in and take over our taps. This will be our fourth of a series of 6 "Tap Takeover" events this summer. They will be bringing 5 of their impressive draught beers to this event.
This event will also be a fundraiser for African Rhino's who are in danger of becoming extinct, a portion of every ticket and tap takeover from this evening will be donated to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya (www.lewa.org) through the Canadian group "Iheart Rhino's" who will also be on hand that night to share information and help raise funds. Also many of our staff have agreed to donate their tips or a portion thereof to the event as well (how awesome is that)
As with previous Tap Takeover events these Tickets will sell quickly , and pricing remains at $12.50 for pre-sale tickets. After 8 PM Tickets are $17.50 which also includes live entertainment.
Tickets are for 1 sample of each of the 5 draught that Sawdust City will be providing. We have a very limited number of presale tickets and if you want to reserve a table for the event do so when you purchase tickets. Tables are not guaranteed at the door even with a ticket. If you have reservations, you will absolutely get a table.
Call our Downtown Oshawa location for tickets and reservations if you need them 905-432-8350
On Friday August 9th Buster Rhino's has invited Sawdust City Brewing Co. from Gravenhurst, Ontario to come in and take over our taps. This will be our fourth of a series of 6 "Tap Takeover" events this summer. They will be bringing 5 of their impressive draught beers to this event.
This event will also be a fundraiser for African Rhino's who are in danger of becoming extinct, a portion of every ticket and tap takeover from this evening will be donated to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya (www.lewa.org) through the Canadian group "Iheart Rhino's" who will also be on hand that night to share information and help raise funds. Also many of our staff have agreed to donate their tips or a portion thereof to the event as well (how awesome is that)
As with previous Tap Takeover events these Tickets will sell quickly , and pricing remains at $12.50 for pre-sale tickets. After 8 PM Tickets are $17.50 which also includes live entertainment.
Tickets are for 1 sample of each of the 5 draught that Sawdust City will be providing. We have a very limited number of presale tickets and if you want to reserve a table for the event do so when you purchase tickets. Tables are not guaranteed at the door even with a ticket. If you have reservations, you will absolutely get a table.
Call our Downtown Oshawa location for tickets and reservations if you need them 905-432-8350
International Rhino Keeper Association conference
May 5-9, 2013, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
World Rhino day
September 22, 2013
World Rhino Day is on September 22 and celebrates all five species of rhino: Black, white, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan rhinos.
http://www.worldrhinoday.org/
facebook.com/worldrhinoday
World Rhino Day is on September 22 and celebrates all five species of rhino: Black, white, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan rhinos.
http://www.worldrhinoday.org/
facebook.com/worldrhinoday
Bowling for Rhinos presented by AAZK
Various events
San Diego Zoo AAZK - May 8, 2013 - http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/2013/05/08/bowling-for-rhinos/
Seattle AAZK - May 18, 2013 - http://www.psaazk.org/bfr13
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo AAZK - May 18, 2013 - http://www.clemetzoo.com/events/event.asp?event_id=27
St. Louis AAZK - May 22, 2013 - https://sites.google.com/site/stlaazk/bowling-for-rhinos
Tampa Bay AAZK - May 31, 2013 - http://tampabayaazk.weebly.com/bowling-for-rhinos.html
Oregon Zoo AAZK - June 15, 2013 - http://www.oregonzoo.org/events/bowling-rhinos
Houston Zoo AAZK June 21, 2013 - http://www.houstonzoo.org/bowling-for-rhinos/
Toronto Zoo AAZK - July 19th 2013 - Join up for a day if Wii bowling! http://www.torontozoo.com/
Tulsa Zoo AAZK - July 21, 2013 - http://www.tulsazoo.org/visit/events-calendar/bowling-for-rhinos/
Jacksonville AAZK - July 22, 2013 - http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/index.php/events/event_details/2013_bowling_for_rhinos
San Diego Zoo AAZK - May 8, 2013 - http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/2013/05/08/bowling-for-rhinos/
Seattle AAZK - May 18, 2013 - http://www.psaazk.org/bfr13
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo AAZK - May 18, 2013 - http://www.clemetzoo.com/events/event.asp?event_id=27
St. Louis AAZK - May 22, 2013 - https://sites.google.com/site/stlaazk/bowling-for-rhinos
Tampa Bay AAZK - May 31, 2013 - http://tampabayaazk.weebly.com/bowling-for-rhinos.html
Oregon Zoo AAZK - June 15, 2013 - http://www.oregonzoo.org/events/bowling-rhinos
Houston Zoo AAZK June 21, 2013 - http://www.houstonzoo.org/bowling-for-rhinos/
Toronto Zoo AAZK - July 19th 2013 - Join up for a day if Wii bowling! http://www.torontozoo.com/
Tulsa Zoo AAZK - July 21, 2013 - http://www.tulsazoo.org/visit/events-calendar/bowling-for-rhinos/
Jacksonville AAZK - July 22, 2013 - http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/index.php/events/event_details/2013_bowling_for_rhinos
