EDUCATION - Hogle ZooWhen you Snooz, do you dream of animals? If so, dream at the Zoo! This program allows you to spend time at the Zoo after hours, take a private Zoo tour led by

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Passionate for PrimatesWho has two thumbs? What classifies a monkey? Do they really eat nothing but bananas? Do they all hang by their tails? Find the answers to these questions and more as you swing through the ins-and-outs of primates! Class includes instructional time with pictures, animal artifacts, live animals and a guided, short visit in the Zoo for the student and accompanying adult.

March 144:30 PM – 6:00 PM

North to AlaskaTake a dive into Rocky Shores and learn about the amazing adaptations of ocean animals! We’ll touch fur, flippers, and fins. Compare the rough texture of corals and shark skins to silky seal fur. Feel the sharp teeth and long claws of polar bears, and learn how these animals survive in their icy homes. Class includes instructional time with pictures, animal artifacts, live animals and a guided, short visit in the Zoo for the student and accompanying adult.

April 114:30 PM – 6:00 PM

On the Wing and in the Bush(Citizen science)(Ages 14+)From the North Pole to the South Pole, the rainforest to the desert, on land, in the sky, and even underwater, birds are on the move! Discover some amazing bird species and how to identify them by sight or sound. Get the tools you need to become a citizen scientist and help track bird migration. Class includes a short instructional time with pictures, animal artifacts, live animals and a guided, short visit in the Zoo for the student and accompanying adult.

May 94:30 PM – 6:00 PM

The Rot SquadWhen you smell a mess in your neighborhood, who you gonna’ call? The Rot Squad! Discover the hidden talents of some of the world’s most unlikely heroes and how they make piles of stink disappear before your very eyes. You’ll meet animals large and small at both ends of the food chain in this fun-filled class that is sure to blow you away! Class includes a short instructional time with pictures, animal artifacts, live animals and a guided, short visit in the Zoo for the student and accompanying adult.

September 124:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Chillin’ in the HimalayasStripes, spots, fur and fangs, you’ll be amazed by the survival skills cats of the Himalayas use to survive in their cold, snowy climates. But don’t get too close – those claws are sharp! Class includes a short instructional time with pictures, animal artifacts, live animals and a guided, short visit in the Zoo for the student and accompanying adult.

October 104:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Programming for Students

Zoo Just for YouUtah’s Hogle Zoo’s Zoo Just for You programming has been developed for students ages 6-21 with diverse needs. Live animals, photographs, skull models, pelts, animal figures and more are used to engage students and demonstrate concepts. Our program utilizes a sensory motor approach where students move between stations and are encouraged to touch, smell and feel all appropriate items. Registration closes one week prior to class date in order to arrange any necessary accommodations for each student.

Cost is $15 per student and includes an accompanying adult. Unregistered siblings cannot be accommodated.

Zoo Preschool: Zoo Just for Little You$15 per child, includes accompanying adultZoo Just for Little You is an inclusive program developed for early learners ages 2-5 who are working on developmentally appropriate milestones. Activities are movement-based and incorporate pretend play, fine and gross motor skills, verbal and nonverbal communication, and other appropriate preschool skills. This class series is designed to teach children about healthy living through animal interactions. All abilities are welcome, and classes are wheelchair accessible. Unregistered siblings cannot be accommodated. Registration closes one week prior to class in order to arrange any necessary accommodations for students.

The Rhinos Go Marching One by OneThe rhinos go marching one by one! Hurrah! Hurrah! Get on the move with the Zoo animals and learn how you can exercise like an animal at home! Class includes stories, animal ambassadors, interactive play and a guided, short visit in the Zoo for the child and an accompanying adult. (Movement)

April 310:00 AM – 11:00 AMSeptember 810:00 AM – 11:00 AM

On Top of SpaghettiDo bears eat spaghetti? Maybe not, but they do “love” to munch just about everything else. You won’t believe what Zoo animals eat! Some “love” leafy green salad, others only eat juicy meat and others eat just about anything. Find out how you can eat like different animals through stories, animal ambassadors, interactive play and a guided, short visit in the Zoo for the child and an accompanying adult. (Healthy diets) *Food will not be served in this class.


Rub-a-dub-dub!Rub-a-dub-dub, two elephants in the bathtub! Find out how animals keep their paws and teeth clean by doing many of the same things you do at home. Class includes stories, animal ambassadors, interactive play and a guided, short visit in the Zoo for the child and an accompanying adult. (Hygiene)


Put Your Right Hand InThe gorilla puts her right hand in…and lets the doctor take her pulse! Animals at the Zoo go to the doctor, just like you! They have checkups and take medicine, just like you! Learn how keepers and veterinarians care for Zoo animals when they are ill. Class includes stories, animal ambassadors, interactive play and a guided, short visit in the Zoo for the child and an accompanying adult. (Doctors)


Diverse Needs Day Camp$30 per child, includes accompanying adult

How-to Zoo!(Ages 13+)Do you have what it takes to run a zoo? It’s more than just housing animals! Keepers must know what each animal eats, where it should live and even how to take it to the doctor so the animal can live a zoo-pendous life! Class includes instructional time with pictures, animal artifacts, live animals and a guided visit in the Zoo for the student and accompanying adult.

June 299:00 AM – noon

Zoo Detectives(Ages 6-11)Animals leave clues like fur, tracks and even droppings behind. In this engaging, hands-on detective program, we will use reasoning skills and make sense of “animal clues.” Then we’ll head out on Zoo grounds to solve an animal “who-done-it.” Class includes instructional time with pictures, animal artifacts, live animals, interactive play, and a guided visit in the Zoo for the student and accompanying adult.

July 69:00 AM – noon

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Nature ClubCost: $2.00 per person per outingFor all ages (adult must attend with children under age 18)10:00 AM – noon, first Saturday of each monthWant to get out into nature, but you’re not sure where to go or how to do it? Join Utah’s Hogle Zoo for a monthly outing to learn more about the world around us, get outside, and have some fun! We’ll bring the tools and information; you bring enough water to drink and the right clothes to enjoy a morning outdoors.

January 6 Snowshoeing at Swaner EcoCenter (+ equipment rental fee)

February 3Introduction to Ice Fishing at Rockport State Park March 3Leks and Loons at East Canyon State Park (6:30 AM and 10 AM)April 7Rockhounding with Utah Geological SurveyMay 5Wild About Waders- Shorebirds That Is! At Bear River Migratory Bird RefugeJune 2iNaturalist BioBlitz with Natural History Museum of UtahJuly 7Toad-ally Wild at Willow Lake in Big Cottonwood CanyonAugust 4Panning for Gold in American Fork CanyonSeptember 1Apple Harvest at Wasatch Mountain State Park October 6Introduction to Archery at Rockport State Park’s 3D Archery RangeNovember 3Nature Play- The Art of Fort Building December 1Holiday Nature Crafts at Utah’s Hogle Zoo

Lunch with a Keeper$38 per person and accompanying adult, $20 each additional personFor ages 6 and upThis 90-minute program is great for all ages and provides attendees with a unique opportunity to meet with a member of the Zoo’s keeper and education staff to learn about the animals and how we care for them. Each program includes a pizza lunch, a chance to speak with a zoo keeper, an educator and a special animal session. There must be at least one registered participating adult per party. During this lunch you’ll meet a Rocky Shores keeper and learn more about what we do to care for polar bears both in the wild and at the Zoo.

May 1911:30 AM – 1:00 PM

In September, meet a Great Apes keeper and learn more about what we do to help orangutans in the wild.

September 1511:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Family Programs

ZooSnoozAges 5 and up$55 per childMinimum group of 15 required. One adult required for every five youths.One month advance reservation is required, payments must be made by credit card or cash, and cancelations must be made 2 weeks in advance.When you Snooz, do you dream of animals? If so, dream at the Zoo! This program allows you to spend time at the Zoo after hours, take a private Zoo tour led by one of our Eco-Explorers, enjoy a snack, meet some of our animal ambassadors, and so much more!

This interactive program is designed for any school, scout, youth organization, or family group. Campers sleep in a heated/air-conditioned building. A minimum of 15 participants is required (smaller groups may register but a minimum fee will be charged). The fee covers admission, the program, staff, night security, an evening snack and breakfast.

Contact Danika Williams, Eco-Explorer Team Lead, at [email protected] or (801)584-1788 to book your Zoo Snooz.

Limited dates, call for availability6:00 PM – 9:00 AM

Zoo Photo Class$375 per personAges 16 and upJoin professional wildlife photographer Howie Gerber for this Zoo photography course. This multi-day course is limited to 12 individuals and includes exclusive photo time at the Zoo.

May 19 - 1:30 PM – 4:30 PMMay 20 - 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMMay 22 - 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

UHZ Book Club$10 per person at the door for a 2018 year-long membership7:00 PM – 9:00 PMAges 14 and upPay just once and join us all year! Join staff from Utah’s Hogle Zoo for a discussion of a different zoo- or conservation-related book each time, with light refreshments. Book club generally meets on the first Thursday of the month. Dates and this year’s books are listed below:

January 4Finders Keepers, by Craig ChildsFebruary 1Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat, by Hal HerzogMarch 1Heart of a Lion, by William StoltzenburgApril 5Never Cry Wolf, by Farley MowatMay 3All the Wild that Remains, by David GessnerJune 7An Indomitable Beast, by Alan RabinowitzJuly 5Encounters with the Archdruid, by John McPheeAugust 2Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? By Frans de WaalSeptember 131491, by Charles MannOctober 4The Medici Giraffe, by Marina BelozerskayaNovember 1Confessions of an Accidental Zoo Curator, by Annette Liebskind BerkovitsDecember 6Elephantoms, by Lyall Watson

Utah Master Naturalist Program$175 per personTo register, please visit utahmasternaturalist.orgInterested in becoming a Utah Master Naturalist? Each module of the program focuses on studying the different components of Utah’s natural systems including climate, geography, hydrology, plants and animals, as well as how these components interact and are managed. Each of the courses begin with a brief online course to cover the basics, and then a field portion where we go out into the field. Three credits at Utah State University, per module, are available for an additional fee. While we do our best to accommodate people of all abilities, please contact Mark [email protected] if you have any concerns.

Deserts Module (Held at the Zoo and Moab, UT)Upland systems in Utah, such as the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert vary in plant and animal communities. However, these areas share common features: low precipitation, relatively high elevations, and climatic extremes including hot summers and cold winters. This module consists of an online portion, and 4 days of instruction in the field. Thursday and Friday (June 14-15) will be spent in Moab on an overnight trip.

June 12-15 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Mountains Module (Held at the Zoo)Some of the greatest ecological diversity and scenic beauty in Utah exists in the forest and alpine environments. Throughout these systems, temperature, elevation, and precipitation play an important role in defining plant and animal communities and their interactions. Come join us while we explore these systems and learn about how they function, the plants and animals that live there, and how they are managed. This module consists of an online portion, and 4 days of instruction in the field. Due to the nature of the Mountains class, we will be walking and hiking over uneven terrain at relatively high altitudes. Hikes are easy to moderate in nature.

August 7-109:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wild Aware Utah TrainingWild Aware Utah is an education program providing Utah residents and visitors with wildlife awareness and safety information. Discover the many resources available to your organization to promote conflict-free encounters with wildlife. This training is designed for organization leaders (scouts, nature centers, hiking clubs, campgrounds, outdoor groups, etc.), community volunteers and home owner associations who spend time in areas with Utah’s Amazing Wildlife. Please call 801-584-4551 at least two weeks in advance to schedule a Wild Aware Training for your organization.

Adult Programs

Bowtruckles to Basilisks: Magizoology for Muggles Cost: $20 (10% member discount)For youth ages 12-18Lookout muggles! The wizarding world is about to collide with the Zoo’s in this magical class about every beast from acromantulas to werewolves! Learn the enchanting powers of animals that hide from muggle eyes, and meet some of the incredible animals that inspired them. You’ll be amazed to discover that animals from the Bornean rainforest have just as much magic in them as the unicorns of the Forbidden Forest. Imps, pixies, doxies and dragons, you’re sure to uncover magic in the animals all around you! (Four identical sessions - register for the most convenient date).

4:30 PM – 6:30 PMMarch 22March 29April 5April 12

Wildlife ClubCost: $12.00 a sessionFor youth ages 9-13 Calling all kids that love wildlife and want to help wildlife around the world! Utah’s Hogle Zoo has an exciting after-school club for youth ages 9-13. Utah’s Hogle Zoo is dedicated to making a world safe for wildlife and we have 6 signature conservation programs that we contribute to worldwide. Youth will connect with our global partners and other Wildlife Clubs; learn about cultures and wildlife from around the world; and participate in crafts and activities that bring these cultures and the wildlife they strive to protect alive. Optional additional outings will be available for club members (Dates TBD).

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM,second Tuesday of each month (except Feb.)

January 9Part 1 – Bornean OrangutansFebruary 20Part 2 – The Kinabatangan Orang-utan Conservation ProgrammeMarch 13Part 1 – African LionsApril 10Part 2 – The Niassa Lion Project in MozambiqueMay 8Part 1 – Radiated TortoiseJune 12Part 2 – The Tortoise Conservation Center in MadagascarJuly 10Part 1 – Boreal ToadAugust 14Part 2 – Toad conservation with Utah DWRSeptember 11Part 1 – African ElephantOctober 9Part 2 – The International Elephant FoundationNovember 13Part 1 – Polar BearsDecember 11Part 2 – Polar Bear International

After-School Programming

Preschool ClassesAges 4-5$20 per child(10% discount for members)

For the Love of WildlifeDiscover how you can help the Zoo make a difference for wildlife both at the Zoo and in their natural habitat. We’ll “hop to it”, “crawl forward” and “stomp ahead” as we learn about some of the animals the Zoo is working hard to protect in their natural habitat all while having a “roaring” good time.

February 69:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Jungle in Your BackyardDid you know that there is a jungle in your own backyard? You’ll become a detective as we look for clues and discover some of the creatures that share our Utah home and make our planet a healthier place. Then we’ll make a wildlife habitat enhancer for your own backyard so you can continue your detective work when you leave the Zoo!

May 19:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Hiss, Hoot or HowlWhether you’re a cockroach, snake, spider, owl, gorilla, orangutan or person, you’ve got your own way of communicating with the world around you. In this two-hour class, we’ll explore the sounds and behaviors that animals use to get their message across and compare them to our own!

October 29:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Polar PalsDiscover some of the animals who make their home in the cold and uncover the answers to these animal mysteries and more: Where does a grizzly bear or toad spend the winter? What does a wolf or rabbit do to stay warm? How can a polar bear or seal enjoy a polar plunge? And which animal enjoys sledding in the snow!?

December 49:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Children registered for the Pre-K sessions must be age 4 by the date the class session begins. We reserve the right to cancel the registrations of children registered in sessions that do not match their age/grade. No older or younger siblings allowed.

Each animal-themed program includes animal encounters, crafts and activities designed especially for early learners and their favorite grownup. Adults attend with children ages 3-5; unregistered siblings cannot be accommodated. Register online at hoglezoo.org/preschool

Zoo Camps

Summer CampsPriced per child(10% discount for members)Children must be registered for the grade they are going into at the start of the new school year. We reserve the right to cancel the registrations of children registered in sessions that do not match their age/grade.

1st Grade Camp (Ages 5-6)Animal Tales$225We’re jumping into the pages of our favorite “tails.” Huff and puff with the big bad wolf, pucker up to a frog, pay a visit to our three bears, catch up with the tortoise and the hare, as you explore our “Jungle Book”. Become part of a series of exciting animal tales and discover the real animals these tales were based on. Each day includes crafts, stories, games and animal encounters.

July 16-189:00 AM – 3:00 PM

2nd – 3rd Grade Camp(Ages 7-8)The Ultimate Camp Experience$330If you can only attend one camp this summer, make it this one! Join us for a week of signature camp activities where each day finds campers at a different location with new experiences. While at Camp Kostopulos students will enjoy ropes courses, spending time with the horses, rock climbing, and fishing. At Red Butte Garden, campers will have a plethora of garden adventures while exploring everything from plants to insects. At This is the Place we’ll investigate Utah’s past pioneer history through train rides, panning for gold, and pioneer activities. Discover and meet some of the animals that call Utah’s Hogle Zoo home. And, while at the Natural History Museum of Utah, explore the Museum and our collections while participating in hands-on science. One week has never been so exciting! Register online at www.nhmu.utah.edu.

July 9-138:30 AM – 4:30 PM

4th – 5th Grade Camp (Ages 9-10)The Ultimate Camp Experience$330If you can only attend one camp this summer, make it this one! Join us for a week of signature camp activities where each day finds campers at a different location with new experiences. While at Camp Kostopulos students will enjoy ropes courses, spending time with the horses, rock climbing, and fishing. At Red Butte Garden, campers will have a plethora of garden adventures while exploring everything from plants to insects. At This is the Place we’ll investigate Utah’s past pioneer history through train rides, panning for gold, and pioneer activities. Discover and meet some of the animals that call Utah’s Hogle Zoo home. And, while at the Natural History Museum of Utah, explore the Museum and our collections while participating in hands-on science. One week has never been so exciting! Register online at www.nhmu.utah.edu.

June 18-228:30 AM – 4:30 PM

6th – 8th Grade Camp (Ages 11-13)Conservation Connections$325Why are animals vanishing all over the globe? What can you do to make a difference? We will take you on a journey to explore endangered species recovery and how the Zoo works to keep animals from becoming endangered in the first place! From polar bears to orangutans, elephants to lions and toads to tortoises, we are working to make a difference. Get right down to the DNA of the problem and learn what you can do to help in this fun-filled camp!

July 30-August 38:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Keeper Camp (Ages 12-17)$100 per child(10% discount for members)Do you love animals? Do you think measuring, scrubbing, sweeping and interacting with wild animals would be a perfect 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, fun-filled day. Participants will spend their day with a staff member watching up-close trainings, 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. Submission form can be found online, at hoglezoo.org.• We reserve the right to cancel the registrations of children registered in sessions that do not match their age/grade.• Participants must wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes that can get dirty and wet.• Due to the nature of the program, each camp is limited to 4 participants, with a minimum of two participants.• If a camp must be canceled, participants will be notified in advance.

7:30 AM – 2:30 PMJune 2ndJune 16thJune 30thJuly 14thJuly 28thAugust 11thAugust 25thOctober 20th



Girl Scouts$15 per childLeaders are free. No unregistered children. Adults may stay, or drop-off and pick-up. Girl Scout programs are available by request for groups of at least 8 girls. Available topics: Brownies Pets badge, Junior Animal Habitats badge, and the Senior Voice for Animals badge.

Please call 801-584-4551 at least two weeks in advance to schedule a Girl Scout class.

Cub Scouts$15 per childThe Hogle Zoo Trails patch makes for a fun day at the Zoo with your Cub den! Scouts in the Great Salt Lake Council can earn their badge while visiting the Zoo in uniform, picking up litter on the grounds, and learning about 20 animals they see at the Zoo. Details are online at www.hoglezoo.org under Education Programs: Community Programs. Badges can be purchased at the Scout store.

Interviews with Zoo staff during your Zoo visit can help with conservation and science requirements. Short interviews are free with admission and need to be arranged at least 2

weekdays in advance. To set up an interview, please call 801-584-4551.



Scout Programs

Fish and Wildlife Management Merit BadgeFish, wildlife and people all share this planet, and management of all their needs is a science and an art. Learn how wildlife managers help balance the needs of different species in this 3-hour class. We will complete requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6B, and 8.

March 156:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Soil and Water Conservation Merit BadgeOur buildings, farms, and quality of life all depend on having clean water and soil. What is soil and water conservation and how are we a part of it? During class, we plan to finish requirements 1-6.

May 176:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Insect Study Merit Badge You’ll fly through all the requirements except 4, 7 and 8 in this eventful and “buggy” evening. Come discover the exciting world of insects!

May 319:00 AM – Noon

Nature Merit Badge $20 registrationFun, hands-on activities will help you get back to nature (and a little bit dirty) during your visit to the Zoo. During class, we plan to finish requirements 1, 2, 4C and 3, plus get started on 4A, 4D, 4E and 4G. Please note that this class is four hours long.


Bird Study Merit Badge Get a hefty start on your bird study merit badge, and meet some of the Zoo’s birds up close. You will complete requirements 1, 2, 3, and 4. Please bring binoculars or a spotting scope.


Mammal Study Merit BadgeLearn more about your furry friends and work on your Mammal Study merit badge. We will complete requirements 1, 2, 3C, and 4G in class.

July 279:00 AM – NoonOctober 116:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge Some are slippery, some are slimy; few are scary. Learn more about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few from the Zoo 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.

July 269:00 AM – NoonAugust 159:00 AM – NoonSeptember 206:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Environmental Science Merit Badge Environmental science affects everything around us from the foods we eat to the car commercials we see on TV. Come learn more about this important topic while you work on your merit badge. We will complete requirements 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 3D, 3E, 4, and 6 in class.

April 196:00 PM – 9:00 PMJune 269:00 AM – noonJuly 199:00 AM – NoonAugust 179:00 AM – NoonAugust 306:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Boy Scouts$15 per childAll registration must be completed online 48 hours before the class at hoglezoo.org/boyscouts. Leaders are free. Scout classes are also open to non-scout students. No unregistered children. Adults may stay, or just sign students in and out. Our merit badge classes were the 2011 Environmental Education Program of the Year for the Utah Society for Environmental Education.

Because of the nature of the badge requirements, we are not able to complete an entire merit badge during class hours. Badge requirements not completed in our classes can be done in advance and signed off at the scheduled class. Blue merit badge cards will be provided.

Have a whole troop that needs a badge? Can’t make one of our dates listed below? Badge workshops can be arranged for groups of 8 Scouts or more. Call 801-584-4551 at least two weeks in advance to arrange a merit badge class.

Interested in earning the Hornaday badge? We teach all of the required merit badges for this award! For more information, look up the Hornaday Medal on www.scouting.org.

• Bringing a field trip to the Zoo? •

• Want the Zoo to come to your school? •

• Interested in checking out kits to use in the classroom? •

Check our website, www.hoglezoo.org underEducation: Teacher Programs and School Programs

for more information!

Teacher/School Programming

Teacher WorkshopsGrowing Up WILD, Project WILD, and Project WILD AquaticAttend a fun-filled and interactive educator training, with hands-on experiences in conducting activities and implementing the WILD programs. Ideal for teachers, environmental educators, school administrators, after-school program staff, and youth group/service organization leaders. You will receive an educator’s guide, resource materials and more. Growing Up WILD is focused on preK-2 learners, Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatic are for grades K-12.Do you have a group of teachers who would like a workshop?Contact us at [email protected] or 801-584-4551 for more information.

Aquatic WildJune 259:00 AM – 12:00 PMProject WildJuly 259:00 AM – 3:00 PM

CI - WaterScience teachers for grades 6 to 12 are invited to participate in this two-hour professional development workshop designed to introduce CI - Water science and modeling resources into the science curriculum.This workshop introduces you a resource kit to engage students in hands-on science with water. You’ll explore the models, water sampling materials and more. Contact Kelly Gallo at [email protected] to schedule a training for your group.

Planting “SEEd”s of ConservationCost: $20 per personAre you a 6th or 7th grade teacher who wants ideas for the new SEEd standards? During this one-day workshop, you’ll explore how to connect the new standards and phenomenon based learning with the natural world. The workshop will feature in-the-field science and Zoo conservation programs you can use to attract your students to the world of science.

Participants in the workshop will engage in relevant inquiry investigations that are connected to the SEEd standards using the Zoo’s science-based conservation programs and living classroom to gain knowledge and ideas. Lessons are flexible, allowing teachers to adjust for their students’ abilities. This workshop will also show you how to use the Zoo as a teaching resource and the many tools we can provide you to enhance learning in your classroom. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes as you will be spending time on Zoo grounds.

July 208:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Other School and Teacher ResourcesBringing a field trip to the Zoo? Want the Zoo to come to your school? Interested in checking out kits to use in the classroom? Check our website, hoglezoo.org/school_programs/ for more information!

Citizen Science

Utah’s Chapter FrogWatch USA TrainingFreeHave you ever wanted to help scientists collect data that will make a difference for local wetland communities? Are you interested in becoming a voice for conservation in your community? Do you enjoy visiting wetland areas and listening to frogs? Then FrogWatch USA, the citizen science conservation program, is for you!

FrogWatch USA is a frog and toad monitoring program where volunteers learn the calls of local species, identify them by song in the field, and record their findings. By collecting data, volunteers not only contribute to knowledge about wetlands and which frog species are found in their area, but they will also be able to educate members of their community about wetland conservation. To date, the data gathered by citizen scientists throughout the country has provided information about frog distribution, wetland health, and climate impacts on wildlife. You will help determine:• which species of frogs and toads are in an area,• if there are rare or invasive species in Utah,• where each species is found, and • when different species breed.

This one-day training will be held onThursday, March 87:00 to 9:00 PMSaturday, March 1710:00 AM to NoonTo RSVP for one of the dates, please call 801-584-1731.Have a group that wants to participate, but can’t make the dates above? Call to arrange a class.

Kestrel Box ProjectUtah’s Hogle Zoo is excited to be a part of the American Kestrel Partnership! Help these beautiful birds by hanging up and monitoring a kestrel nest box on your property.

For more information or to pick up a nest box, call 801-584-1731.

Citizen Science SurveysDuring the summer months, join our citizen science biologist on surveys in Utah mountains to understand where remaining boreal toads are living. We offer single-day or multi-day no cost excursions where you will learn more about Utah’s wildlife and wild places while contributing scientific data to help guide conservation priorities. These experiences are well suited for the adult outdoor enthusiast whether you are a novice citizen scientist or someone with more experience!

Please contact Kayleigh Mullen, Citizen Science Wildlife Biologist at [email protected] for more information.

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Volunteer at the Zoo

VolunteersIf you can’t get enough of the Zoo, or just want to

see what it’s like to work here, consider becoming a volunteer! Our volunteers – ages 14 and up –

generally work one shift per week in either animal care or education. Applications

and more information can be found at www.hoglezoo.org.

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EDUCATION - Hogle ZooWhen you Snooz, do you dream of animals? If so, dream at the Zoo! This program allows you to spend time at the Zoo after hours, take a private Zoo tour led by