2010winter - Utah`s Hogle Zoo

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2010
WINTER
Director’s Den
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ZooLights!
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Animal Updates
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Conservation
Happenings
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Zoo Rendezvous
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Calendar &
Member Events
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Education Classes
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Up-close
Animal Encounters
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PHOTO BY JAMESON
WESTON
D I R E C T O R ’ S
CRAIG DINSMORE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Rocky Shores
is made
possible by pa
ssage of
the “Renew th
e Zoo”
bond in 2008
by Salt Lake
County voters
. We are
grateful for th
is support.
D E N
W
ork has begun on the Rocky Shores project! With the demolition of the 50-year-old
bear grottos and our other aging facilities, the site at the northwest corner of the Zoo is
now ready to be transformed into a new complex of animal homes for polar bears, seals
and sea lions, river otters and bald eagles. Construction will last about 18 months, with animals
moving into their new homes in early 2012 and a public opening in the spring of that year.
We have talked about Rocky Shores in earlier issues of The SAFARI, and we will continue to provide updates as the project takes shape. Here, though, I’d like to describe
some of the impacts a project of this scope has on the Zoo. Tearing up nearly four acres
of the Zoo’s 42 total acres creates a “ripple-effect” of impacts.
Where did the animals go? Some of our animals had to be moved to new homes
to prepare for Rocky Shores construction. Our black bears are now living on a wooded
hillside at the Oregon Zoo. The penguins and red panda are being sent to other accredited zoos with appropriate facilities. Many of the animals, however, have been moved
to other areas right here in the Zoo. Our Animal Care and Operations Departments have
worked together to modify existing facilities or, in some cases, build entirely new homes
for some of the displaced animals. Our cougars and Chacoan peccaries now reside in
refurbished areas near the prairie dogs, while our bobcat, llamas and bald eagles now
live on the hill south of the camels. Our ostriches similarly have moved to new digs.
Next time you visit, look for these animals in their new locations.
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Will construction close the Zoo? The Zoo will remain open all winter, as always.
The Zoo’s food service is now consolidated to three locations, as the old Bear Grotto
snack stand is gone. Through the winter, the Beastro will be the primary food location.
Another change for guests is the closure of the old bridge at the west end of the Zoo. We
hope to have our dramatic new gateway bridge installed by December, but, in the meantime, pedestrian traffic stops at the Primate Building. We will minimize inconveniences
to our guests throughout the construction of Rocky Shores.
Our employees are also affected by Rocky Shores construction. New enclosures
mean different animal-care techniques and schedules. Staff parking will be disrupted
temporarily or long-term, and access to certain areas near the construction will be affected. We all have our comfortable routines, and those routines are sure to be disrupted
by a big project like this.
Of course, the reward at the end will be better homes for our animals and fantastic
experiences for our members and guests.
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The Safari Mark your calendar to attend Utah’s
largest animated holiday light display!
December 3 – 31 ,2010
Sunday - Thursday 5 – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 5 – 9 p.m.
Get that parka out of storage, dust off your Bing Crosby and Johnny Mathis Christmas CDs and get ready to
visit Hogle Zoo’s fourth annual ZooLights!
See your Zoo transformed into a winter wonderland
all aglow with over one million twinkling lights. Stroll
among 165 colorful, animated animal and holidaythemed displays scattered throughout Zoo grounds, enjoy festive seasonal treats (including deep fried s’mores
– a ZooLights! exclusive!) and check items off your gift list
in Wild Zootique.
(Closed Christmas night)
Members will receive $1 off
already-low admission prices any
evening throughout ZooLights!
Member adults: $5
Member children: $3
– New this year –
Your children can visit the Jolly Old Elf himself every night through December 24 at Santa’s Station.
ZooLights! is now open on Chritmas Eve!
A section of the Zoo that has been off-limits during
the previous three ZooLights! will now be open with
more lights and more animals!
The music throughout ZooLights! has been improved. There will be ice carvers in the main plaza
and, of course, the fanciful Conservation Carousel in
the Oasis Plaza will be operating.
But best of all may be the addition to two of Santa’s
reindeer! Yup, LIVE reindeer! Join us for the reindeer parade each evening at 5:15 when the reindeer
are walked through the entry plaza to their holding
area at Santa’s station.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org
And don’t forget $3 Thursdays, courtesy of Little Caesars!
Visit any Little Caesars restaurant along the Wasatch Front, pick
up a $3 admission voucher and be admitted to ZooLights! for
only $3 per person any Thursday evening (December 9, 16, 23
or 30).
ZooLights! kicks off on Friday, December 3, and will operate nightly through December 31 (excluding Christmas night).
over the age of 2
Plus, receive an extra $1 off admission
if you visit during Zoo Member Nights,
December 8 and 9. And, if you have a
Zoo Booster level membership or higher,
you can visit ZooLights! for FREE Friday,
December 10.
ZooLights! is proud to be sponsored by
For updated ZooLights! information, including operating hours, visit www.hoglezoo.org or call the ZooLights!
hotline at (801) 584-1750.
ZooLights! Where Wildlife Meets Wild Lights!
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The Safari Mixing
it
up
at the Zoo
A
t the Zoo’s Primate Forest exhibit, zoo keepers are trying something that is rarely done in zoos: displaying two species of monkeys together. The black howler monkeys, Inti and Sophie, were moved from the Primate Building to Primate Forest in August.
Then they were introduced to our older spider monkey pair, Lemon and Ebony, and the introduction went very well. Recently,
keepers added the two young female spider monkeys, Yoko and Kira, to the mix. Yoko and
Kira were more challenging because they were very interested in the howler monkeys and
enjoyed doing a little chasing.
The decision to mix the two species of monkeys that both live in the tropical rainforests
in Central and South America was based on a number of factors:
• The size of the exhibit,
• The area of the exhibit for each species and,
• The temperament of individual animals.
Increased environmental enrichment for the animals is another important benefit in creating this mixed-species exhibit.
On your next visit to the Zoo, make time to stop by Primate Forest to watch the entertaining antics and interactions of these New
World primates.
Welcome to the
F
big birds . . .
Another endangered monkey
born at the Zoo
A
or the first time in almost 20 years, the
Zoo now exhibits ostriches, the flightless birds that roam the African savanna
and desert lands.
Among birds, the ostrich is a record-breaker.
Records include:
t birth, a golden lion tamarin is fully furred with open eyes. It
weighs only about 2 ½ ounces and is the size of a C battery.
Unlike most primates, dad helps mom care for the young.
In the wild, these endangered primates live in the rainforest on
the Atlantic coast of southeastern Brazil.
• The tallest bird, standing up to nine feet tall.
• The heaviest bird, weighing up to 350
pounds.
• The fastest-running bird, running just over
40 miles an hour for a short distance and
keeping up a speed of more than 30 mph over
longer distances.
• One of the few birds that does not fly, using
their their wings for displays and courtship, as
well as helping them balance when running.
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The Safari G o i n g G r e e n ! Zoo staff
rides to the
challenge!
T
his year, the Zoo became a member of
Salt Lake City’s e2 Business program.
As a part of this program, we have
the opportunity to network with other likeminded businesses, which is a great tool in
helping us reach our green goals! One goal
that our Green Team is focusing on is how
to reduce our energy consumption – a challenge in a zoo setting!
The Salt Lake City Environmentally and
Economically sustainable (e2) business program is designed to recognize and support
the Salt Lake City business community and
economy. This program has brought Salt
Lake City to the forefront in national and
international environmental leadership.
The Zoo’s Green Team encouraged the
staff to once again look for new ways to commute. This summer was our seventh year of
the Ultimate Alternate Transportation Challenge.
Zoo employees were encouraged to bike, walk,
carpool or ride TRAX to work! Together we saved more
than 20,000 miles, or 11 tons of CO2, the equivalent of planting 55 trees!
Gorillas
are
on
the
brink
of
extinction.
They’re calling on YOU to donate your phone today!
By donating your phone, you are:
• Diverting your phone from landfill.
• Helping the Zoo raise money for the Pole Pole
Foundation in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo to support the anti-poaching patrol units.
• Lessening the demand for coltan mining in the
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gorilla populations are dwindling while our use of
cell phones is increasing. This is putting a major demand
on an ore called coltan, which is mined both in and out
of Africa. This mineral is used in many electronic devices,
such as cell phones. The mining of coltan within the Congo River Basin is contributing to forest loss and unrest in
the region and is accelerating the loss of gorillas at an
alarmingly fast rate. When you need to replace your phone, make sure
you recycle it! You can drop it off at the Zoo’s Guest Services Office year-round.
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Restaurants
A Piece of Heaven Candy Company
Blue Plate Diner
Café Madrid
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Cookies by Design
Davanza’s at Foothill
Dolcetti Gelato
Donovan’s
Earth Fruits Yogurt
Finn’s Cafe
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
& Wine Bar
Gourmet Fusion: Personal Chef
Happy Monkey Hummus
Ichiban
It’s Tofu
J Wong’s Asian Bistro
Noodles & Company
Paradise Bakery and Cafe
PF Chang’s China Bistro
Raw Bean Coffeehouse
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sage’s Café
The 13th annual Zoo Rendezvous gala – Hogle Zoo’s largest fundraiser – was held Thursday, September
9, with more than 700 guests in attendance. This year, the Zoo went with a “green” theme: “Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle.”
Entertainment on the Oasis Plaza was provided by the Mark Chaney Trio and the Main Plaza featured The
Sensations for Soul. Guests were invited to enjoy cart tours and rides on the Conservation Carousel and many
attended programs at Elephant Encounter and enjoyed up-close animal experiences. The pachyderm program
featured Christie, mother of baby elephant Zuri, using her trunk to paint a work of art! A psychic and palm and tarot card readers were popular among guests, who also had the opportunity
to capture happy memories on film at photo booths located throughout the Zoo’s party. Delicious food was
plentiful, with the cuisine of 27 restaurants, including the Zoo’s own “Taste of the Wild.” This year, in keeping with a green theme, “recycling stations” were located near the food booths, with
volunteers on hand to dispose of and recycle food plates and cups. Hogle Zoo wants to acknowledge the
assistance of nearly 100 volunteers and the never-ending assistance of members of the Zoo staff who were
busy for weeks and months to ensure the success of the “wildest party in town.”
Items in this year’s auction included a “feature table” with, among other things, a one-week vacation at
The Villa Aves del Paraiso in Manzinello, Mexico -- a $13,000 value! There was also an opportunity to bid on a
stay at the Ritz-Carlton Westchester in Manhattan, New York, and a family portrait sitting by Bradford Renaissance Portraits. This package was valued at $8,000. An ostrich made by Tim Little out of recycled materials and
an East African secretary bird made out of recycled metal were both hits among gala attendees. Ari Diamonds
generously donated an 18-karat white gold over pavé-set diamond heart necklace.
Auction items unique to Hogle Zoo included lunch and a private tour of the new L.S. Skaggs Animal Health
Center with Associate Director – Animal Health, Dr. Nancy Carpenter, a ceramic platter painted by Christie the
elephant, a giraffe feeding for 10 people, breakfast with Zoo Director Craig Dinsmore and much more.
Pavers displayed in the shape of a snake located in the Zoo’s Oasis Plaza were available for purchase at
a discount. And, as Hogle Zoo begins construction on its biggest exhibit yet, Rocky Shores, the future home
to the polar bears, Hogle Zoo wanted the opinion of long-time gala supporters and donors. Nearly 80 guests
shared their thoughts and were rewarded with a free Super Sonic car wash coupon.
Circle September 8, 2011 on your calendar now and plan to attend our gala next year. It’s “a wild affair!”
Sapa Bar and Grill
Taste of the Wild Catering
Thaifoon Taste of Asia
Wild Grape Bistro
Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org
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A special thank
you goes to:
Conservator
American Express
Steward
Bremenn Research Labs
Explorer
CLR Design Inc.
La Caille
Preservationist
Bruce Bastian
CMT Engineering
Paul Dougan
George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles
Foundation
The Hogle Group
Robert D. Kent
Service System Associates
SIRQ
V Chocolates
Wells Fargo Foundation
Naturalist
Marian Connelly-Jones, In Memory of
Gary Connelly
John Garff
Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation
Jeffrey and Tatiana Miller
The George Q. Morris Foundation
Packaging Corporation of America
Prince, Yeates & Geldzahler
Lon Richardson
Richter7
Schultz & Williams
Shutterbooth
James Steele and Linda Wolcott
The Tetris Group
Joseph and Margaret Viland
Zions Bank
The Safari 2010 - 2011 Events
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November
25
Feast with the Beasts
9 a.m. – noon
Free with Zoo admission or
membership.
Get all the visiting relatives out of
your kitchen and up to the Zoo for
our Thanksgiving Feast with the
Beasts. Our animals will be receiving tasty treats all morning, from
pumpkin pies for the apes, to giant
pumpkins for the elephants, from the
Utah Pumpkin Growers Association. Visit our website for a detailed schedule.
December
3 - 24; 26 - 31
ZooLights!
Sunday – Thursday, 5 – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 5 – 9 p.m.
Adults/$6; child (3-12)/$4 and
Senior (65+)/$4
Bring the family or a date and see
your Zoo like you’ve never seen it
before! Admission discount for Zoo
members.
8 - 10 Member Night at ZooLights!
Wednesday – Thursday, 5 – 8 p.m.
Friday, 5 – 9 p.m.
11 or 12
9 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy a hot breakfast with Santa
while visiting with some of the Zoo’s
smaller animals. Kids get to share
their Christmas gift lists, get a fun
photo with the Jolly Old Elf himself
and build a holiday craft. Since Zoo
admission is included with your tickets, following breakfast, feel free to
romp around the Zoo and check out
our animals that prefer the colder
temperatures. Book now as this popular event fills up fast.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call (801) 584-1769.
15
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Submit your art work depicting wildlife and “wildnature.” All
types of mediums, 2-D and 3-D are accepted. Each artist can
submit up to three pieces of art work with a $25 entry fee. The
art work must have been completed in the last three years and
the show is open to living Utah artists only. For more information, call (801) 584-1739.
Jan 29 - Mar 13 18th annual World of
the Wild Art Show
Mating Dances
$30/person (10% discount for members), ages 18 and up
Have you ever seen an elephant flirt
or a grebe get a girl? Sometimes
dating ideas can come from the most
unlikely sources. Join us for a fun,
relaxed evening as you participate in
dolphin courtship displays, find your
pheromone match, practice mating
calls and enjoy some delicious food
catered by A Taste of the Wild!
Valentine’s Day Breakfast
7:45 – 10 a.m.
18th annual World of the Wild Art
Show Submissions
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
6 – 9 p.m.
12
January
Get an extra discount on Zoolights! Admission for just $4 per
adult and $2 per child!
10
February
11, 12, 18, 19, 23
Breakfast with Santa
$15/adults, $10/12 and under
(10% discount for members)
Sweet-talk your parents into attending this great program. You will learn
about flirting in the animal world,
play games, meet some furry friends
up close and make a special valentine for the animals.
For more information about these and other upcoming Hogle
Zoo special events, visit www.hoglezoo.org.
Free with Zoo admission or
membership.
The Zoo will be holding its 18th annual art exhibit. This show has grown
to be one of the best venues in Utah
for viewing wildlife and nature art.
ZooLights! ZooBooster Night
Friday, 5 – 9 p.m.
ZooBooster Members will receive free admission to ZooLights!
Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org
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ADULT PROGRAMMING
CLASSES
UHZ Book Club
Keeper Camp
Join staff from Utah’s Hogle Zoo the first Thursday of the month
for a discussion of a different zoo - or conservation-related
book each time. Cost is $10 at the door and includes light refreshments. Book Club meets from 7 – 9 p.m. For adults 14 and
up. Please note that we cannot accommodate children during
book club meetings.
Do you dream about animals? Do you think measuring, scrubbing, sweeping and interacting with wild animals are good
ways to spend your day? Have you always wanted to be a
zookeeper? Well, here is your chance to see if you have what it
takes. Come to the Zoo for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes funfilled day. Participants will spend their day with a staff member
preparing animal diets, cleaning exhibits and creating enrichment for some of our animals. We will provide lunch, a T-shirt
and a keeper-tastic time!
Restrictions:
• Participants must submit a current (within three
months of camp date) and certified negative TB test
two weeks prior to camp.
• Participants must wear weather-appropriate clothing and
shoes that can get dirty and wet. Shoes must have closed
toes and heels must be covered.
• Due to the nature of the program, each camp is limited to
4 participants (Minimum 2 participants).
$5 per person at the door for 2010 membership
$10 per person at the door for 2011 membership
December 2: Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey
January 6: The Life of Pi by Yann Martel
February 3: Cadillac Desert by Marc Reisner
March 3: Animals Make Us Human by Temple
Grandin
Mating Dances
Ages 18 and up
$30 per person (10% discount for members)
Have you ever seen an elephant flirt or a grebe get a girl?
Sometimes dating ideas can come from the most unlikely
sources. Join us for a fun, relaxed evening as you participate
in dolphin courtship displays, find your pheromone match,
practice mating calls and enjoy some delicious food catered by
A Taste of the Wild!
February 11
February 12
6 – 9 p.m.
6 – 9 p.m.
TEACHER WORKSHOP
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Wizards of Winter
$20 per child (10% discount for members)
Join us as we discover which animals look forward to a winter
wonderland. Find out who has the perfect winter coat, how
animals keep from slipping on the ice, and who wears a built-in
down coat. Class includes an animal ambassador visit, a story,
a song and a craft. Adults attend with children ages 3-5; unregistered siblings cannot be accommodated.
January 11
The Zoo and Your Classroom
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Ages: Certified K-12 Teachers
Cost: $15
Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org
$20 per child (10% discount for members)
Why does an armadillo need thick skin or a chinchilla so much
hair? Come learn some of the secrets of these two amazing mammals and their special adaptations for survival. Class
includes an animal ambassador visit, a story, a song and a craft.
Adults attend with children ages 3-5; unregistered siblings cannot be accommodated.
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Hissin’ & Hootin’
$20 per child (10% discount for members)
Come join us as we rap about raptors. Find out who can see
best in the dark, who can fly 200 miles per hour and who
sounds like a horse in this feather-filled class? Class includes
an animal ambassador visit, a story, a song and a craft. Adults
attend with children ages 3-5; unregistered siblings cannot be
accommodated.
March 8
9:30 a.m. – Noon
SCOUT PROGRAMS
Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge
$15 per Scout, leaders free. No unregistered children.
Some are slippery, some are slimy; few are scary. Learn more
about reptiles and amphibians and get to know a few in person
as you work on your merit badge. We will finish requirements
1-7, 9b and 10. We recommend that Scouts do requirement 8b
to complete their badge.
March 24
6 – 9 p.m.
FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Valentine’s Day Breakfast
$15 per adult
$10 per child 12 & under (10% discount for members)
Sweet-talk your parents into attending this great program. You
will learn about flirting in the animal world, play games, meet
some furry friends up close and make a special valentine for
the animals.
Learn how to bring the Zoo into your classroom, enhance your
fieldtrips and access one-of-a-kind resources. Fee includes
animal encounters, lesson plans and more! Re-licensure points
available.
November 20
Armored Armadillos & Chilly Chinchillas
February 8
Ages 12-17
$100 per child (10% discount for members)
Dec 11
Dec 28
Click on the class name or
arrow for more information.
February 12
10 a.m. – Noon
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Have you ever wanted to do
something really different, cool
or special at the Zoo? This is your
chance! You can now feed giraffes, fruit bats or rainforest animals here at the Zoo. Now’s the
time to buy an encounter for you
and your family to enjoy or buy
one or two to give as holiday gifts.
To purchase, visit our website at
www.hoglezoo.org or stop by the
Zoo’s Member and Guest Services
office.
10 – 10:30 a.m.
$39 per nonmember / $30 per member
Price includes Zoo admission.
Families welcome. This experience can accommodate 1-10
guests. Advance reservations required.
November 27
December 18
January 22
February 12
March 5
Hogle Zoo is getting ready for the holiday . . .
and we’ve got a perfect gift idea for you!
How about 42 lush acres filled
with more than 800 animals from
around the world…hands-on animal
encounters and exciting shows . . . and
a year of special events that bring a
family together for laughter, learning
and memories that last a lifetime.
Well, it all comes in one package,
with membership at Hogle Zoo!
Animal Encounters - Giraffes
November 20
December 11
January 15
February 5
February 26
Gift
Memberships
December 4
January 8
January 29
February 19
Purchase a gift membership
or renew yours now!
Animal Encounters - Rainforest
9:30 – 10 a.m.
$29 per nonmember / $20 per member
Price includes Zoo admission.
Remember - a membership gives
unlimited free admission for a family,
plus free or discounted admission to
over 130 zoos and aquariums across
North America, discounts on gift and
food purchases, train rides, carousel
rides and Zoo classes as well as exclusive members - only events!
This experience is designed for ages 5 and up and can
accommodate 1-5 guests. Advance reservations required.
November 20
January 8
December 4
January 22
December 18
February 5
Animal Encounters - Bats
2 – 2:30 p.m.
$49 per nonmember / $40 per member
Price includes Zoo admission.
To order, visit Hogle Zoo’s Member & Guest
Services Office or call (801) 584-1769.
Orders must be received by December 17 for
mail delivery by December 24.
This experience is designed for ages 12 and up and can
accommodate 1-2 guests. Advance reservations required.
November 26
December 17
January 14
February 4
February 25
December 3
December 31
January 21
February 11
March 4
December 10
January 7
January 28
February 18
March 5
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Utah Zoological Society
2600 East Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
Open every day at 9 a.m.
Closed Christmas and
New Year’s Day
(801) 582-1631
Development ext. 708
Docents ext. 713
Education ext. 763
Events Hotline ext. 750
Event Sales ext. 761
Group Ticketing ext. 761
Marketing ext. 749
Membership ext. 744
Public Relations ext. 729
Volunteers ext. 737
Zootique ext. 734
www.hoglezoo.org
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Hogle Zoo’s animal care staff makes a daily difference in the lives of animals for whom they care. And a
couple of them received national recognition for the job they’ve done.
Small Animal Building-Temperate Zone Primary Keeper Nathan Strong and Primary Relief Keeper Kimber
Clark were the recent recipients of the American Association of Zoo Keepers Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit
Design Renovation for the work they did to renovate the black-footed cat habitat.
The award recognizes the renovation of the black-footed cat exhibit that resulted in the birth of a kitten in
May 2009. The endangered cat is the smallest of African felines.
In the spring of 2008, staff started construction to improve the exhibit by providing visual barriers, more
open space, room for live vegetation and multiple dens.
Using Your Zoo Manners
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is always a wonderful place to visit, and we love to see you
often. While you’re here, you can help your favorite animal citizens live long,
happy and healthy lives by using your “zoo manners.”
• Please respect the special diets of the animals. Treats or “people
food” can cause stomach problems for these wonderful creatures.
• Please help us by not throwing items into the habitats of the animals.
Even simple objects can be hazardous if swallowed.
• Fences and barriers around the animal areas are there for your safety.
Please stay on the walkways and viewing areas.
• Respect our animals by not tapping on the glass, making excessive
noise or teasing the animals.
• Hogle Zoo is proud to be a clean-air facility. Thank you for not smoking on Zoo grounds - including our entrance area and parking lot.
Before you come to the Zoo
• Thank you for understanding why you cannot bring your pet to the Zoo. We allow service animals for our disabled guests. Remember to check with Guest Services for exact instructions if you are here with a service animal.
• When visiting the Zoo, don’t bring balloons, water guns, glass containers, alcoholic beverages, laser pointers, stickers, Frisbees™
or confetti.
• The Zoo is a great place to stroll. Our handicapped guests are welcome to use wheelchairs and scooters. We ask that others
visit without their bicycles, tricycles, heely shoes, in-line or roller skates, skateboards or scooters.
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We hope you have a safe, fun and unique educational encounter with wildlife on your Zoo visit. Help us make a Zoo visit enjoyable for
all. If you see others not using their “zoo manners,” call our Security Department (801) 584-1769 or tell a Zoo employee.