Fundraising

Every year, our organisation hosts 'Bowling', an annual fundraiser for local and international conservation organisations.

To date, the ASZK and the zoo community have combined to raise $191.000 for valuable conservation work in the field!

We would love you to organise an event in your area, no matter how big or small! If you are interested in organising an event or would simply like further information about how you can be involved, please don’t hesitate to contact our bowling coordinator at fundraising@aszk.org.au.

2026
Bowling for
Palm Cockatoos

These iconic birds are in serious decline.

With no population estimate in over 20 years, all signs point downward. They rely on 300+ year-old hollow trees for nesting, habitat they’re rapidly losing, and with just one egg every ~2.2 years, recovery is slow.

Funds raised will support vital conservation work, including remote field travel, firebreak maintenance in Lockhart River, ranger collaboration, canopy cameras to investigate nest failure, breeding monitoring, and population surveys across Cape York.

We’re partnering with the Palm Cockatoo Project, with a custom t-shirt design coming soon.