The "Share a Little Shade" Raffle

Community Papers of WNY and Towne Mini have teamed up for the "Share a Little Shade" raffle! Maybe you've seen some billboards around town talking about it. Here's what the fundraiser is all about.

The Zoo needs to build a shade structure for the giraffe yard, so our herd (including babies Sampson and Zuri) can get a little shade this summer!

To help us raise money, CPWNY are holding a raffle. The winner will receive either a one year lease on a car from Towne Mini, or $5,000 cash! The drawing will take place on December 31, 2015. The Zoo needs about $25,000 to build the shade structure for the giraffes. The raffle has already raised more than $20,000! (as of Sept. 21, 2015.) Raffle tickets are just $5 and can be purchased in person at the following locations.

• Zooper Saturday on May 2 at the Buffalo Zoo
• BuffaLoveFest on May 29 at the Buffalo Zoo
• WNY Dairy & Agricultural Festival June 6 in Springville, NY
• Members Only Nights June 22, 23, and 24 at the Buffalo Zoo
• Lucille Ball Comedy Festival July 30, 31, and August 1 in Jamestown, NY
• Zooper Saturday on Oct. 3 at the Buffalo Zoo
• Trick or Treat Weekend Oct. 10 and 11 at the Buffalo Zoo
• Sampson's 1st Birthday Party Oct. 24 at the Buffalo Zoo
• Any Community Papers of WNY Office
• Towne Mini, Clarence NY

The Zoo would like to thank Community Papers of WNY and Towne Mini for their support.