24/10/2025
🎳 Bowling for Bongos! 🦌💚
Come join us at Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling & Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 18th November at 6pm-8pm for a night of fun – all while supporting a vital cause!
This year, Maru is proud to support the critically endangered Mountain Bongo through the Australasian Society of Zookeeping’s ‘Bowling for’ initiative. The Mountain Bongo is one of the world’s rarest large mammals, with fewer than 100 individuals left in the wild. Native to the highland forests of Kenya, these elusive forest antelope are under threat from habitat loss and poaching - but you can help make a difference!
Funds raised from the event will directly support the efforts of the Bongo Surveillance Project, which works to protect and monitor these incredible animals in the wild.
‘Bowling for Bongos’ is part of a collaborative, Australasian-wide fundraiser involving over 25 zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks across Australia and New Zealand. Each facility hosts a local event to raise awareness and funds, both for the year’s conservation focus and to support ASZK’s work within the zoo and wildlife industry. 🌍
🎟️ When: Tuesday 18th November 6pm-8pm
📍 Where: Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling & Entertainment Centre, Cowes
💚 Why: To help save the critically endangered Mountain Bongo!
🍟 Phillip Island Tenpin will also have their bar and café open, serving delicious hot food and refreshing beverages throughout the event! We are incredibly thankful to have them hosting the event!
Bring your friends, family, and competitive spirit for an evening of fun - all for a great cause! 🎳 🦌💚
