Surf vs Turf
Since 2009, GBAAZK has sponsored an annual competition between staff from The Maryland Zoo and National Aquarium dubbed Surf vs Turf. These events act as an opportunity for the staffs to interact and get to know one another while fighting for Baltimore bragging rights. Competitions have included flag football, softball, kickball, and bar trivia. After 7 years the standings sit at:
SURF 4 - 5 TURF
Surf Vs. Turf 2018 @ The Greene Turtle in Towson
January 21, 2018
Employees from The National Aquarium and The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore met for our 6th year of bar trivia. The battle was tough, but Team turf was victorious. With their victory, the winning team, Pegnwinning 2, donated 75% of what was earned to SANCCOB. The team that placed second (also from Turf) donated their 25% share to Healthy Harbor. Thank you to all of the zoo and aquarium employees who came out and participated.
January 21, 2018
Employees from The National Aquarium and The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore met for our 6th year of bar trivia. The battle was tough, but Team turf was victorious. With their victory, the winning team, Pegnwinning 2, donated 75% of what was earned to SANCCOB. The team that placed second (also from Turf) donated their 25% share to Healthy Harbor. Thank you to all of the zoo and aquarium employees who came out and participated.
Surf vs Turf 2015 @ Tin Roof in Power Plant Live!
May 21, 2015
Employees from The National Aquarium and The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore met for the 7th year and our 4th year of bar trivia. The battle was tough, but Team Surf prevailed. With their victory, the aquarium staff's chosen conservation organization Friends of Patuxent will receive the $450 raised at the event. Thank you to all of the zoo and aquarium employees who came out and congratulations to the aquarium and the winning team, The Detroit Milkshakes.
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Surf vs Turf 2014 @ MEX Baltimore
August 14, 2014
A night of bar trivia pitting The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore staff against The National Aquarium staff saw over $400 raised for Turtle Survival Alliance projects. The zoo came out victorious so their chosen project in support of turtle conservation in Madagascar will receive the bulk of the funds, but the aquarium's Turtle Survival Center project will also receive a portion of the funds raised. Thanks to our host Mex Baltimore and all those who attended and congratulations to the winning zoo team, The Young and the Flightless!
Surf vs. Turf: Bar Trivia @ Mex Tequila Bar in Power Plant
June 20, 2013
It was a friendly re-match between the staff of The Maryland Zoo and The National Aquarium that included a night of food, drinks, fun and friends The stakes? The winning institution got to make a donation to a non-profit/conservation effort of their choice with the money raised that evening. This year team "Turf" took the win! The Maryland Zoo staff choose The Biodiversity Group to be the recipient of the evenings proceeds.
Surf vs. Turf: Bar Trivia @ Mex Tequila Bar in Power Plant
June 13, 2012
It was a night of food, drinks, fun and friends with a bit of friendly competition between staff of The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and The National Aquarium in Baltimore! The stakes? The winning institution got to make a donation to a non-profit/conservation effort of their choice with the money raised that evening. Congratulations to the "Surf" team for the win! Team "surf" choose the organization REEF to make a donation.
Surf vs. Turf: Kickball
August 18, 2011
The rain came down in buckets and the thunder roared before the kickoff of this year's Surf vs. Turf Kickball Championship. Just as we were losing hope we would be able to play, the skies cleared and the kickball gods smiled down on the field that would witness another epic battle of The National Aquarium in Baltimore vs. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Donning neon green jerseys, the MZiB squad took to the field riding a two-contest win streak. Having prevailed in flag football (2008) and softball (2009) the Zoo was hoping to bring home another "W" to lock up the three-peat. Unfortunately, Team Turf wasn't prepared for the seasoned kickball veterans that comprised Team Surf. The talented feet of the Aquarium were too much to bear as they scored early and often. Team Surf captured the lead in the first inning and never looked back. The last 3 outs were made after the sun had gone down (which is impressive because it was impossible to see the ball at that point) and the Aquarium team had ended all chances of another Zoo win.
The Final: Surf 7- Turf 3. Congratulations, Team Surf!!!!
This year was a huge success for Surf Vs. Turf and regardless of the outcome it was an immense amount of fun. We owe a HUGE "thank you" to Jason Ruby (our honorary referee) and Charlie (the grill master) for donating their time and talents.
This year was a huge success for Surf Vs. Turf and regardless of the outcome it was an immense amount of fun. We owe a HUGE "thank you" to Jason Ruby (our honorary referee) and Charlie (the grill master) for donating their time and talents.