American Association of Zoo Keepers Zoo New England Chapter

Ban Li the red panda painted this candlepin masterpiece! Look at that form!

Red Panda Painted Bowling Candlepin

This candlepin was painted by our very talented lady Kea, Jade! Look at those fine lines, a creative chaos genius!

Kea Painted Bowling Candlepin

Crystal, a white cockatoo, chatted up a storm while painting this candlepin. He almost didn't finish!

Cockatoo Painted Bowling Candlepin

Pygmy hippo Cleopatra woke up just to paint this, then went promptly back to sleep!

Pygmy Hippo Painted Bowling Candlepin

Masaii giraffe Chad couldn't pick a color when painting this candlepin, so he chose them all!

Masaii Giraffe Painted Bowling Candlepin

Bactrian camel Alexander Camelton put his signature all over this candlepin!

Bactrian Camel Painted Bowling Candlepin

Middle gorilla sister Aziza took on her painting project with a little (unwanted) help from her big sister Kambiri!

Western Lowland Gorilla Painted Bowling Candlepin

Kalidescope, the Nigerian dwarf goat, butted heads with some of her creative design team, but in the end, she got her way!

Nigerian Dwarf Goat Painted Bowling Candlepin

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1708010274/qih4rsxtoofmg9k5tjk9.jpg" style="width:218px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /><span fr-original-style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: SharpSans, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color:rgb(68, 68, 68);font-family:SharpSans, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">The AAZK Bowling for Rhinos Program will unite all animal care professionals in raising awareness and funds for the conservation of rhino and their habitats. 100% of all merchandise proceeds are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas. Your donation will help the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and The Internation Rhino Foundation protect and conserve rhino species and their habitats. Learn more about the organizations below: <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1708010183/kqfxfgwrt3aswk412sfh.png" style="width:301px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /> <a href="https://www.lewa.org/" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Lewa)</a> is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and IUCN Green List Area1 with a mission to serve as a catalyst and model for wildlife conservation across Kenya. Founded in 1995, Lewa is a 61,000-acre sanctuary held in trust for the Kenyan people. Beyond providing secure and protected habitats to Africa's most threatened species, Lewa's unique level of involvement with local communities as critical partners in conservation sets it apart from other organizations. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1708010206/flycirbospjbejub5c40.png" style="width:336px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /> <a href="https://rhinos.org/" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">The International Rhino Foundation's</a> vision is a world in which rhinos thrive in the wild. We work to ensure the survival of rhinos through strategic partnerships, targeted protection, and scientifically sound interventions.Javan and Sumatran rhinos are two of the most threatened endangered species on the planet.Without continuous protection provided by tireless anti-poaching teams (called “Rhino Protection Units or RPUs”), both species would likely already be extinct. RPUs patrol the dense jungles of Sumatra and Java, 365 days a year, monitoring rhinos and other wildlife, removing traps and snares, and apprehending poachers.It’s dangerous and exhausting work that takes rangers away from their families and homes for weeks at a time — but these passionate individuals are determined to protect rhinos at all costs. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718028399/dfgeel1yampkdihygm0k.png" style="width:162px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />The mission of Action For Cheetahs in Kenya is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research, awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718028481/iwbdryad4zzxg8xkv909.png" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;color:rgb(65, 65, 65);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center" /> For more information about the Bowling For Rhino's fundraiser, check out the <a href="https://aazk.org/bowling-for-rhinos/" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">AAZK BFR</a> webpage. Bowling Pins for Auction, all items start at $30: Winners of the auction items can pick up their item from Franklin Park Zoo or may choose to have it mailed.  <span contenteditable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 163px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px);" style="width:163px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;box-sizing:inherit"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718235338/vap0tnco4dxy8zioljfu.jpg" style="width:163px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:auto 5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style style="outline:transparent solid 0px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:auto;display:block;padding:5px 5px 10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;opacity:0.9;width:100%">Aziza - Western Lowland Gorilla<span contenteditable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 163px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px);" style="width:163px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;box-sizing:inherit"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718235369/i7zqhptyamz1xpkiowbq.jpg" style="width:163px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:auto 5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style style="outline:transparent solid 0px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:auto;display:block;padding:5px 5px 10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;opacity:0.9;width:100%">Cleopatra - Pygmy Hippo<span contenteditable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 162px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px);" style="width:162px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;box-sizing:inherit"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718235911/pewrs20psv7sxixwmkr3.jpg" style="width:162px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:auto 5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px)" /><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style style="outline:transparent solid 0px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:auto;display:block;padding:5px 5px 10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;opacity:0.9;width:100%">Alexander Camelton - Bactrian Camel<span contenteditable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 162px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px);" style="width:162px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;box-sizing:inherit"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718235377/xrmoabjeff4bzwup5fad.jpg" style="width:162px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:auto 5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style style="outline:transparent solid 0px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:auto;display:block;padding:5px 5px 10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;opacity:0.9;width:100%">Kalidescope - Nigerian Dwarf Goat<span contenteditable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 171px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px);" style="width:171px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;box-sizing:inherit"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718235317/qkoy3ml6gmz0blur1g3j.jpg" style="width:171px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:auto 5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style style="outline:transparent solid 0px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:auto;display:block;padding:5px 5px 10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;opacity:0.9;width:100%">Ban Li - Red Panda <span contenteditable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 167px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px);" style="width:167px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;box-sizing:inherit"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718235750/dla1vfneprownusafn1y.jpg" style="width:167px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center" /><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style style="outline:transparent solid 0px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:auto;display:block;padding:5px 5px 10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;opacity:0.9;width:100%">Chad - Masaii Giraffe <span contenteditable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 170px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px);" style="width:170px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;box-sizing:inherit"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718276302/dqoxmddyxybolvgan3fb.jpg" style="width:170px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px)" /><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style style="outline:transparent solid 0px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:auto;display:block;padding:5px 5px 10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;opacity:0.9;width:100%">Lady Jade - Kea<span contenteditable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 160px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px);" style="width:160px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;box-sizing:inherit"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718276318/z3zhyua5q03vprqp4maf.jpg" style="width:160px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px)" /><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style style="outline:transparent solid 0px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:auto;display:block;padding:5px 5px 10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;opacity:0.9;width:100%">Crystal - White Crested Cockatoo

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1708010274/qih4rsxtoofmg9k5tjk9.jpg" style="width:218px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />The AAZK Bowling for Rhinos Program will unite all animal care professionals in raising awareness and funds for the conservation of rhino and their habitats. 100% of all merchandise proceeds are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas. Your donation will help the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and The Internation Rhino Foundation protect and conserve rhino species and their habitats. Learn more about the organizations below: <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1708010183/kqfxfgwrt3aswk412sfh.png" style="width:301px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> <a href="https://www.lewa.org/" target="_blank">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Lewa)</a> is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and IUCN Green List Area1 with a mission to serve as a catalyst and model for wildlife conservation across Kenya. Founded in 1995, Lewa is a 61,000-acre sanctuary held in trust for the Kenyan people. Beyond providing secure and protected habitats to Africa's most threatened species, Lewa's unique level of involvement with local communities as critical partners in conservation sets it apart from other organizations. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1708010206/flycirbospjbejub5c40.png" style="width:336px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> <a href="https://rhinos.org/" target="_blank">The International Rhino Foundation's</a> vision is a world in which rhinos thrive in the wild. We work to ensure the survival of rhinos through strategic partnerships, targeted protection, and scientifically sound interventions.Javan and Sumatran rhinos are two of the most threatened endangered species on the planet.Without continuous protection provided by tireless anti-poaching teams (called “Rhino Protection Units or RPUs”), both species would likely already be extinct. RPUs patrol the dense jungles of Sumatra and Java, 365 days a year, monitoring rhinos and other wildlife, removing traps and snares, and apprehending poachers.It’s dangerous and exhausting work that takes rangers away from their families and homes for weeks at a time — but these passionate individuals are determined to protect rhinos at all costs. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718028399/dfgeel1yampkdihygm0k.png" style="width:162px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />The mission of Action For Cheetahs in Kenya is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research, awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718028481/iwbdryad4zzxg8xkv909.png" style="box-sizing:inherit;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;max-width:100%" /> For more information about the Bowling For Rhino's fundraiser, check out the <a href="https://aazk.org/bowling-for-rhinos/" target="_blank">AAZK BFR</a> webpage. Bowling Pins for Auction, all items start at $30: Winners of the auction items can pick up their item from Franklin Park Zoo or may choose to have it mailed.  <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718235338/vap0tnco4dxy8zioljfu.jpg" style="width:163px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:auto 5px;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Aziza - Western Lowland Gorilla<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718235369/i7zqhptyamz1xpkiowbq.jpg" style="width:163px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:auto 5px;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Cleopatra - Pygmy Hippo<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718235911/pewrs20psv7sxixwmkr3.jpg" style="width:162px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:auto 5px;text-align:center;max-width:100%" />Alexander Camelton - Bactrian Camel<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718235377/xrmoabjeff4bzwup5fad.jpg" style="width:162px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:auto 5px;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Kalidescope - Nigerian Dwarf Goat<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718235317/qkoy3ml6gmz0blur1g3j.jpg" style="width:171px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:auto 5px;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Ban Li - Red Panda <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718235750/dla1vfneprownusafn1y.jpg" style="width:167px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;max-width:100%" />Chad - Masaii Giraffe <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718276302/dqoxmddyxybolvgan3fb.jpg" style="width:170px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:100%" />Lady Jade - Kea<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718276318/z3zhyua5q03vprqp4maf.jpg" style="width:160px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;max-width:100%" />Crystal - White Crested Cockatoo