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Members-only Benefit
Are you up for a Sunset Safari?
This after-hours adventure is absolutely one of the best members-only benefits! The Zoo closes to the public at 5 p.m., but our
members are invited to join us beginning at 6 p.m. Stroll through the Zoo just as the sun is setting and enjoy visiting the
animals without the crowds. Ahhh – it sounds fantastic already – don’t miss out!
May 9th and 21st
6 – 9 p.m.
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All of our zoo memberships come with loads of benefits, and
our newest membership level is no exception. We’re thrilled to
introduce yet another membership that gives our members the
biggest bang for their buck.
If one of these memberships doesn’t fit your needs, don’t be discouraged. We
have a variety of different membership levels that start at only $67 for the entire
year—what a bargain! For more information about our membership opportunities,
please visit our website at hoglezoo.com and follow the link.
What’s the BEST way to visit the zoo?
With a membership, of course!
June 6th and 18th
6 – 9 p.m.
$1000 Champion
Benefits of the “Friend,” “Partner,” and “Benefactor” memberships, PLUS:
• Chauffeured cart tour with a Hogle Zoo director for up to five guests
• A total of six Buddy Passes to give to friends
$750 Benefactor
Benefits of the “Friend” and “Partner” memberships, PLUS:
• A framed animal paw print
• A special animal encounter, along with reserved seating at animal
programs
• A unique “Behind the Scenes” tour for your family
• A total of four Buddy Passes to give to friends
$500 Partner
Benefits of a “Friend” membership, PLUS:
• Limited reserved seating at our animal programs until 10 minutes before
the show starts (guaranteed with an hour’s advanced notice)
• Guided tour of the entire Zoo for your family
• A total of two Buddy Passes to give to friends
$350 Friend
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Special society card 
Lanyard to wear while exploring your Zoo
Certificate of Membership
VIP treatment at our special events
Invitation to our Society Night
Discount to and special recognition at Zoo Rendezvous
Invitation to our lecture series
Recognition as a Zoo Explorer Friend at the Zoo
An up-close animal encounter for your family
One Buddy Pass to give to a friend
Features
Utah’s Zoological Society Board Members
Snap to it!
“Creatures of Habitat: A Gazillion-Piece Animal Adventure”
President
James E. Hogle Jr
Vice President
Paul M. Dougan
Secretary/Treasurer
Patrick Hogle
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Executive Committee
Steven Barth
Carlene Walker
Jim Bradley
Greg Williams
Blake Fisher Jr.
Julie Wolfe
Bill Hulterstrom
Members
Corey Brand
Rick Graham
David Huntsman
Maura Carabello
Analecia Dumke
Norma Matheson
Missy Ekstrom
Patty Miller
Amy A. Garff
Marianne Woolsey Moyle
Julie Anne Thomas
John D. Garfield
Lauryn Wingate
Dennis Gay
Sandra Gonzalez
Utah’s Hogle Zoo nurtures respect and
appreciation for the natural world by
providing diverse educational, recreational
and conservation opportunities. This is
accomplished through imaginative exhibits
and programs, professional animal care and a
commitment to excellence.
Myth:
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Myth:
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Polar Bears Hunt and Eat Penguins
Monkeys Make Good Pets!
The Safari Team
Executive Director: Craig Dinsmore
Editors:
Tiffany Burnett
Marci Harris
Art Direction:
Matt Bates
The Safari is printed on acid-free paper with a minimum of
10% post-consumer recycled fiber, using earth-friendly inks.
How to reach us:
(801) 582-1631
Development ext. 708
Docents ext. 713
Education ext. 714
Education Programs ext. 763
Events Hotline ext. 750
Event Sales ext. 791
Group Ticketing ext. 792
Marketing ext. 749
Memberships ext. 769
Public Relations ext. 729
Travel Programs ext. 703
Volunteers ext. 737
Zootique ext. 734
hoglezoo.org
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2600 Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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Open every day at 9 a.m.
Closed only on Christmas and New Year’s Day
Snap to it!
“Creatures of Habitat: A Gazillion-Piece Animal Adventure”
Presented by Les Schwab Tire Centers
BY
BRAD C. PARKIN, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MARKETING SERVICES
T
he world’s most popular toy is
coming to Utah’s Hogle Zoo. And
what is the world’s most popular
toy? Barbies? Game Boy? Tickle Me
Elmo? Think again. According to a
recent survey, it can now be revealed
that LEGO bricks are the most popular
toy ever manufactured. A toy-review
site has called
LEGO bricks
the ‘Toy of the
Century.’ So
much so, in
fact, that the
LEGOLAND
theme parks
continue to
draw record
crowds and on
and on it goes.
Everyone, it
seems, loves
Children will enjoy a play area
featuring oversized LEGO® bricks.
Build. Create. Imagine.
Located in the Zoo’s main plaza and
open most days beginning May 3rd.
LEGO bricks!
Opening May 3, Utah’s Hogle Zoo
invites you to enter an extraordinary
world of life-size animals made entirely
of LEGO bricks. Called “Creatures
of Habitat: A Gazillion-Piece Animal
Adventure,” this one-of-kind
animal experience is sure to inspire
conservationists of all ages.
Bringing nine endangered
animals and their vanishing
habitats to life, you will
discover all kinds of birds
and beasts. Each creature is
intricately designed one small
LEGO brick at a time by Sean
Kenney, a LEGO Certified
Professional artist, one of
only nine in the world. All
told, it took Sean 208,350
LEGO bricks and five months
to construct these amazing
sculptures.
Designed in 2010 for
the Philadelphia Zoo, this
creative journey will take you into
amazing destinations from around the
globe – from Borneo to Brazil and the
Arctic to Africa -- all while discovering
and learning about the plight of
animals inhabiting these disappearing
landscapes.
Located throughout the Zoo, and
free with paid Zoo admission or your
valid Zoo membership, each sculpture
is situated creatively in settings specific
for each animal and habitat.
“Creatures of Habitat:
A Gazillion-Piece
Animal Adventure” will
highlight Hogle Zoo’s
global role in protecting
wildlife, while focusing on
the stewardship role we
all must play to protect
the animals with whom
we share this amazing
planet.
Your Donation Helps!
Did you know that Utah’s Hogle Zoo plays an important role in
conservation efforts?
By conducting vital research, hosting animal breeding programs, aiding in
habitat-protection efforts, and offering public education, we are helping
animals across the globe.
But, we can’t do it alone. We rely heavily on donations from businesses and
individuals to help us.
Want to make a difference in the world? Donate today! Your donation may
just help an endangered species thrive. Now that’s a donation well spent!
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Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org
Polar Bears Hunt and
Eat Penguins
BY James
Weinpress, Zookeeper- Rocky Shores
O
ur new Rocky Shores exhibit is
fortunate to be the home to
Rizzo, a 14-year-old female polar
bear. The polar bear is an iconic species
of the northern hemisphere and is
well known for its ability to thrive in
the hostile environment of the Arctic,
enduring temperatures as low as -30
degrees Fahrenheit!
Since the exhibit’s opening in
June of last year, the Rocky Shores
animal staff has had the opportunity
to teach our guests about Rizzo,
her environment and her wild
counterparts. One common animal
myth we continue to dispel is that
polar bears hunt penguins for food.
This is entirely untrue. Polar bears and
penguins live on completely opposite
sides of the world! None of the 17
species of penguin inhabit the Arctic,
which is where polar bears call home.
In the Arctic, polar bears follow the
ice flow and hunt their natural prey—
seals.
Conservation is Key:
Our commitment to polar
bears and the preservation
of their ice is demonstrated
in our partnership with Polar
Bears International
Polar Bear Station
So remember, the next time you
see a commercial, cartoon or comic
strip depicting a polar bear hunting
penguins, keep in mind that YOU will
come face-to-face with a polar bear at
Utah’s Hogle Zoo before any penguin
ever will!
(polarbearsinternational.org)
as an Arctic Ambassador
Center. We focus on
educating visitors about
how their actions can make
a positive impact on the
environment through carbonfootprint reduction, climate
change education, recycling
and energy reduction.
Join the elite squad of eco-heroes who protect
this beautiful world we call home.
Free at entry, while supplies last, children will receive a “Creatures
of Habitat” booklet featuring collectable “Creature Keeper Cards”
to remind them of the important role we each play in habitat
preservation. Each card contains information about the “Creatures
of Habitat” endangered species, the enemies they face every day
and what each child can do to help.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org
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There are a lot of myths surrounding the
most intelligent primate, the orangutan,
but perhaps none is more rampant than the
pronunciation of the name
BY Erica
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Hansen, Community Relations Coordinator
ost people say: “O-rang-a-tang.”
“My guess is that it’s more
fun to say,” said Bobbi Gordon,
Hogle Zoo primate keeper of seven
years. “That - and they must drink Tang,
I think.”
Bobbi and her fellow keepers
sometimes bite their tongues when
hearing the mispronunciation. “It
depends on the situation. If I can easily
correct someone, I will. But I never want
it to be awkward or belittling,” Bobbi
adds.
The correct pronunciation is:
O-rang-u-TAN. This literally means ‘man
of the forest’ in the Malay language.
“It’s actually more bothersome
when people call them ‘monkeys,’
because they are not monkeys, they are
apes,” she said. (Hint: the best way to
tell the difference? Look for a tail. If the
animal has a tail, it’s a monkey. If not,
it’s an ape!)
Now that we’ve settled that,
imagine living in Malaysia and seeing
an orangutan for the first time. It must
have been interesting – seeing them
walk around and not knowing what
they were. But they are not the ‘grumpy
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old men’ that many assume from their
looks.
“They’re actually quite playful
and mischievous. They’re thinkers and
problem solvers,” Bobbi goes on to say.
Orangutan Photo-Op
Conservation is Key:
Sadly, the biggest threat to these peaceful, curious
creatures is the rapid production of palm oil. In an
attempt to plant more palm oil fields, rainforests - the
habitat of orangutans - is often being cleared at the rate
of up to 300 football fields an hour. Palm oil is found in
everything from foods, to cosmetics to cleansers, etc.
In an effort to help the cause, Utah’s Hogle Zoo will
be hosting the Orange-Utahn Art Show. This is an art
show like no other, featuring paintings by Eli, Eve and
Acara, our orangutans. Look for more information as fall
approaches.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org
When King Kong growled, showed his gnarly teeth
and climbed to the top of the Empire State Building,
with Ann Darrow in his grasp, much of the world’s
opinion about gorillas changed forever
BY Erica
Hansen, Community Relations Coordinator
M
any people picture gorillas
thumping their chests, making
loud noises and looking pretty
aggressive, if not downright scary. But,
according to Bobbi Gordon, Hogle
Zoo primate keeper for seven years,
nothing could be further from the
truth. “People think they’re aggressive,
but they’re bluff-fighters,” she said.
“They win a fight by who can show
the biggest display.” Hence, the chest
thumping, stomping, breaking trees,
throwing branches. The gorilla who
SEEMS the strongest is the winner, as
opposed to any actual confrontation.”
She adds, “When you see fights
with male silverbacks, they’re on the
opposite sides of a field – it’s all in their
posturing.”
As for our gorillas at Utah’s Hogle
Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org
Gorilla Photo-Op
Zoo, they display if they’re feeling
threatened. Our keepers are vigilant
in making sure visitors are respectful.
“When our gorillas see men standing
against the window and hovering over
them, they get uncomfortable,” states
Gordon.
But there are great ways to
interact with the apes in a POSITIVE
fashion. “If you are quiet and avoid
eye contact, get down low and sit by
the window, they’ll come and sit next
to you.”
Husani, our 18-year-old male
gorilla, loves kids! He goes straight to
the window and sits down to watch
them. The girls, JoRayK and Jabali, love
seeing what’s in your hand or what’s
in your purse. So don’t be shy or afraid
-- the great apes at Hogle Zoo are
awaiting your visit!
Conservation is Key:
After you have had an
interaction with these beautiful
creatures, we hope you are more
inclined to recycle your old cell
phones. Cell phones contain coltan
– a mineral found in central Africa.
And the mining of coltan is wiping
out the gorilla population.
You can drop off your old cell
phones at the Zoo ANYTIME! By
dropping off your phones at Guest
Services, you’ll be saving these
calm, “gentle giants” – a name
much more suited for the western
lowland gorilla.
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Mother birds will abandon their chicks if you touch them
BY Brigitte
Day, Zookeeper- Docent Animal Facility
J
ust because a human touches a baby
bird, it does not mean the mother
will abandon it. Mom is always close
by and will continue to care for her
chick.
Many birds have very strong family
bonds that even a human touch can’t
break. One example is the kingfishers.
These amazing birds live all over
the world. They enjoy eating fish,
amphibians, insects, and even snakes.
The belted kingfisher is a Utah native.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is home to the
Australian kingfisher, or kookaburra.
This species is known for its “laughing”
call made at dawn and dusk. This call
gives them the nickname “Bushman’s
Conservation is Key:
Learning more about birds is necessary to conserve them. Birds are often
considered great indicators of overall environmental health. Utah’s Hogle
Zoo works with some great organizations such as HawkWatch International
(www.hawkwatch.org) and The Peregrine Fund’s Kestrel Box Project. For more
information about these projects and how you can be involved, please call the
Zoo’s Education Department at 801-584-1714.
Clock.” In kookaburra families, both
the mother and father feed the chicks,
and often older brothers and sisters
help out with caring for the little ones
... now that’s a great family!
Even though a mother bird will
continue to care for a chick
even if it’s been touched by
a human, you should never
try to pick up a baby bird.
Remember that Mom is
certainly close by!
Micronesian Kingfisher Station
You can tell the age of a rattlesnake by counting the rattle
buttons on its tail
BY Stephanie
S
Jochum-Natt, Zookeeper and Founder of the Wild Aware Utah program
orry, you cannot age a rattlesnake
by how many buttons are on its
rattle. Rattlesnakes, like all snakes,
shed their skin several times each year
as they grow. Every time a
rattlesnake sheds it adds
another rattle button
to its tail. The rattle is
actually made up of loosely
attached scales, and the
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older buttons on the end will usually
wear down and break off as the snake
ages.
When a rattlesnake shakes its tail,
the rattle buttons rub against each
other and make a rattling sound.
This sound is used by the snake as a
warning when it feels threatened.
Rattlesnakes are
venomous snakes. They
have large fangs to
deliver venom (which is
actually toxic saliva) into
their prey. Also known as
“pit vipers,” rattlesnakes
have heat-sensing holes
that are just under their
nostrils. This heat-sensory
organ allows a snake
to detect the heat of a
candle flame up to 30
feet away.
Conservation is Key:
Snakes play an important role
in keeping an ecosystem healthy.
Many people fear snakes but they
benefit humans by controlling
rodent populations.
If you hear a rattle while
hiking, remain calm and do not
jump or panic. Try to locate where
the sound is coming from before
moving away. Warn others if they
are nearby. Observing snakes at
a safe distance is the best way to
avoid being bitten — look, just
don’t touch.
Although most encounters
with snakes are not dangerous, it
is important to learn how to keep
yourself, your family and pets safe.
Visit wildawareutah.org to learn
how to do just this!
Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org
Monkeys Make Good Pets!
BY Ellen
Vossekuil, Zookeeper- Small Animal Bldg Tropics Zone
Golden Lion Tamarin Station
M
onkeys are a favorite with
both the Hogle Zoo staff
and our guests because of
their intelligence and curiosity. But,
Zookeepers always cringe when they
overhear someone say, “I want one!”
The same qualities that make monkeys
fun to watch in a zoo also make them
a poor choice of pet to have in your
home.
Monkeys have the impulse control
of a toddler – combined with the
hormones of a teenager. This makes
them completely unpredictable! They
need constant social interaction.
If they’re not getting it from other
monkeys, they can show aggressive
behaviors such as biting or
scratching. Monkeys can’t
be house-broken and many
species also “scent-mark”
by rubbing their urine,
feces, and scent glands on
themselves, and all over
their “territory.” Believe me
— you don’t want that on
your couch!
Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org
Conservation is Key:
Many monkeys are captured in
their native habitat to supply the pet
trade. The capture process kills many
additional animals, and even more
die in transit, due to inferior care.
Many species of primates are currently
endangered due to habitat loss,
poaching and the pet trade.
Zoos play a valuable role in
conserving primates by teaching guests
about these beautiful animals. For
example, in the case of the Golden
Lion Tamarin, breeding in zoos actually
helped the wild population to recover!
The Brazilian government set aside
land for their habitat and animals born
in U.S. zoos were reintroduced into
the Brazilian rainforest. Today, more
than 1,500 live in the wild and 95% of
them were born there. This is only one
example of an endangered species that
Hogle Zoo has helped to survive!
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BY Ashley
Toads and Frogs Will Give You Warts!
Rock, Zookeeper- Small Animal Building Reptiles
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ome people believe this myth
because the bumps that cover
a toad’s body look a lot like
warts. But the idea that touching a
toad or frog will give you warts is
Harlequin Frog Station
BY Christina
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Conservation is Key:
It is estimated that one third of
the world’s amphibian population
will be lost in the next 10 years.
Why? For a variety of reasons
– including habitat destruction,
pollution, and global warming, to
name a few.
Utah’s boreal toad is being
threatened by the chytrid fungus,
which grows on the frog’s skin until
it causes suffocation. To help the
boreal toad, Utah’s Hogle Zoo has
worked with Utah State officials
to develop a conservation plan for
this species. You can also help!
For information about FrogWatch,
a citizen science program, please
contact the Zoo’s Education
Department at 801-584-1763.
Tortoises hiss because they are mad
Castellano, Hogle Zoo General Curator
ortoises have been featured in
legends and folklore for hundreds of
years. In African fairytales, tortoises
are often depicted as wise old men,
or even as tricksters that accomplish
heroic things while getting into a bit
of trouble. In India, some believe that
the entire world rests on the back of a
tortoise that has a strong enough shell
to carry the Earth and seas!
When it comes to the tortoise,
some myths fly in the face of their
easygoing and patient nature. Being
angry, it seems, is not just for the birds!
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unequivocally false. In fact, warts are
actually caused by a human-specific
virus which is passed from one person’s
skin to another, and certainly not from
frogs or toads.
Why do toads have bumps?
Their bumpy skin actually helps them
blend into their environment—a
form of camouflage. The bumps are
not typically dangerous to humans.
However, toads do have two large
bumps located behind their “ears”
known as parotoid glands, which
secrete toxins. This is the toad’s primary
defense mechanism. These toxins
irritate the mouths of their predators
and can also irritate the skin or eyes of
humans. So, it is best to resist touching
toads that you may see in the wild.
Tortoises often hiss when they are
picked up and handled by people. But,
are they really angry? No! They may
be startled, but they are not mad. The
hiss you may hear comes from air that
is forced out of their lungs when they
retract their heads into their shells to
avoid danger. Despite having a bony
exterior, tortoises breathe a lot like we
do—by breathing in air and pushing it
out of their lungs.
Conservation is Key:
For more than 200 million years, tortoises have been able to “breathe
easy.” However, in recent times, they have become one of the most endangered
groups of animals. More than half of the world’s 300 or so species of tortoises
and turtles are threatened with extinction. Utah is home to only one species of
tortoise, or turtle for that matter—the desert tortoise, which makes its home in
Southern Utah. If you see one, please don’t take it home—or even pick it up,
because they are protected by the Endangered Species Act.
You can help turtles and tortoises by being a responsible pet owner. Never
release a pet turtle or tortoise into the wild! Help us conserve the species in our
own backyard. In doing so, you just might hear a tortoise’s sigh of relief.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org
Rhino Horn Has
Medicinal Value
BY Bethany
Bingham, Zoo Veterinary Technician
T
he Latin origin of the word
rhinoceros means “nose horn.”
Rhino horn is made of keratin,
which is the same component found
in human hair, finger and toe nails. For
centuries, rhino horn has been sought
after for use in religious ceremonies or
for medicinal purposes. In traditional
Chinese medicine, the horn is ground
into powder and dissolved in water,
in hopes of curing everything from a
fever to cancer.
Because of this myth, illegal
poaching is claiming the lives of
many rhinos and is threatening their
existence. All rhinos are being pushed
to the edge of extinction. In fact, in
South Africa alone, annual poaching
rates have increased from 24 animals
in 2002 to a shocking 633 in 2012.
Let us be clear: Rhino horn is not
medicine.
Conservation is Key:
The Utah Chapter of
the American Association of
Zookeepers and Utah’s Hogle Zoo
has supported rhino conservation
for more than 20 years, through
the Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)
fundraiser. Together, we have
raised more than $139,000 to help
save these magnificent animals.
The next Bowling for Rhinos
event will be held on June 21st at
Olympus Hills Lanes.
And the next time you are
at the Zoo, be sure to stop by
Elephant Encounter and say hello
to our own rhinos, “George” and
“Princess”!
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hinos have lived on earth for over 50
million years, but whether they survive
even 20 more is in question. The
current rhino poaching crisis has escalated
to devastating rates. In response to this
global crisis, the Utah Chapter AAZK has
spearheaded fundraising efforts to support
rhino conservation projects around the globe.
Most notably, our efforts toward Bowling
for Rhinos have helped the Lewa Wildlife
Conservancy in Kenya. But new this year…
inspired on a sunset game drive while visiting
the Conservancy in March of 2012, a new
fundraiser was born. “Winos for Rhinos”
will be a wine tasting/tapas event held in
conjunction with a wildlife photography
exhibition and auction. In celebration of
World Rhino Day, join us September 21st at
The Leonardo to explore South African wines
and Asian food pairings. Funds raised will be
used to protect these precious areas.
A conservation fundraiser for oenophiles, foodies and photogs
September 21st @ The Leonardo
For more information, or to register for either of these events,
please visit www. utahaazk.org.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org
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7:30 a.m.
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Brick-by-Brick Class
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6:30 – 9 p.m.
Sunset Safari (F)
Gates close at 8 p.m.
Insect Study Merit
Badge (P)($)
6 – 9 p.m.
Don’t Fry Day (F)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Merit Badge (P)($)
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ZooSnooz (P)($)
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World Ocean’s Day (F)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Book Club ($)
7 – 9 p.m.
Keeper Camp (P)($)
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sunset Safari (F)
Gates close at 8 p.m.
Project WILD (P)($)
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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8 a.m. – noon
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9 a.m. – noon
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1 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
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7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
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Gates close at 8 p.m.
Zoo Unbirthday (F)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Members-only tea
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11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Master Naturalist Wetlands (P)($)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Daily)
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9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Daily)
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7 – 9 p.m.
Keeper Camp (P)($)
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sunset Safari (F)
Gates close at 8 p.m.
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Zoo Camp, Grades 3-4 (P)($)
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Daily)
Sunrise Safari (F)
7:30 a.m.
Keeper Camp (P)($)
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Lunch with a Keeper
(P)($)
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunset Safari (F)
Gates close at 8 p.m.
Bird Study Merit
Badge (P)($)
9 a.m. – noon
Enrichment Day (F)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Zoo Camp, Grades 5-7 (P)($)
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Daily)
August
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Book Club ($)
7 – 9 p.m.
Teddy Bear Picnic (F)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Zoo Camp, Grades 5-7 (P)($)
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Keeper Camp (P)($)
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Booster Night (F)
6 – 8 p.m.
Wild Libations (P)($)
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Master Naturalist Mountains (P)($)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Daily)
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Wild Libations (P)($)
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Mammal Study Merit
Badge (P)($)
9 a.m. – Noon
Sunset Safari (F)
Gates close at 8 p.m.
Reptile & Amphibian
Merit Badge (P)($)
9 a.m. – noon
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Fish & Wildlife Merit
Badge (F)
9 a.m. - noon
Environmental Science
Merit Badge (P)($)
9 a.m. – noon
Sunrise Safari (P)($)
7:30 a.m.
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Sunset Safari (F)
Gates close at 8 p.m.
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June 22nd
Join us for the third annual Tea Party at the Zoo just for
members! Step into Wonderland and have tea with the Mad
Hatter and Alice! Kids will hula hoop with Alice, juggle and
do magic with the Mad Hatter, while enjoying an assortment of delicious tea party snacks. Kids
will also make a fun craft and visit with some of the Zoo’s smaller animals up close! Children are
encouraged to dress up in their favorite tea party attire.
July 13th
Want to chill out? It’s time for a very cool Hogle Zoo tradition on one of the hottest days of the
year — a day where many Hogle Zoo animals get their run of refrigerated refreshments, from food
frozen in ice pops to piles of crushed ice and stacks of ice blocks. Scheduled animal
ice enrichment will happen regularly between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids can cool off
as well by digging through piles of crushed ice for prizes!
Utah’s Hogle Zoo
Special Events
Thank you to Summit Ice Company for donating the crushed and cubed ice!
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August 7th and 14th
We are “wild” about wine & beer! Join us for wine and beer tasting after hours on August 7th
& 14th in our new Rocky Shores exhibit. Enjoy a selection of wines & beers that will please your
palate, and are available in Utah liquor stores. Chat with local beer brewers and wine educators
who will be on hand to answer your questions.
There will also be zoo keepers on hand to discuss the new exhibit. Enjoy live music and a festive
atmosphere as you see a polar bear, grizzly bears, seals, sea lions, river otters and more — all in
an intimate setting! Come by yourself, bring a date or bring your friends!
Tickets include appetizers, a tasting of six wines or six beers, one full glass of wine or beer, and
Zoo admission. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Designated driver tickets are available.
Must be 21 or older, with ID, to attend. Purchase tickets online or by calling guest services at
801-584-1769. Wine and beer menus will vary each night!
Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org
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A WILD Learning Adventure
for Preschoolers!
At Utah’s Hogle Zoo, we invite you and your little tykes to enjoy
preschool in a whole new way! From exploring the chilly arctic to
learning about creepy crawlies, your experience will include animal
encounters, crafts and activities specially designed for early learners and
their favorite grown-up!
For a complete list of classes, please visit our website at hoglezoo.
org. Registration is limited, so be sure to pre-register.