EDUCATION - Utah`s Hogle Zoo

EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
2016
hoglezoo.org
Family Programs
SCI-ART Workshop
Nature Club
Cost: $3.00 per person per session
For families of all ages (children under the
age of 18 must be accompanied by a
paying adult)
10:00 AM – noon, first Saturday of each month
Want to get out into nature, but you’re not sure where
or how? 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 need; you bring enough water to drink, snack and
the right clothes to enjoy a morning outdoors.
January 2
Birding 101 at Utah’s Hogle Zoo
February 6
$75
The teen developmental years can be a period of
change, uncertainty, isolation, and stress for young men
and women, especially those with disabilities or who are
from other underserved populations. Merging scientific
and artistic pursuits can help young people develop
creativity, objectivity, perseverance, spatial reasoning,
innovation, and observational acuity. Through this
workshop, in partnership with Art Access, teens will
utilize visual art to focus on science. Students will meet
at Utah’s Hogle Zoo on Thursday, June 23 and at Art
Access on Friday, June 24. Workshop includes lunch, art
supplies, and instruction from a professional artist and
Zoo education staff.
Register online at www.accessart.org
June 23-24
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Bald Eagles at Farmington Bay
March 5
Citizen Science at Jordan River Parkway
April 2
Geology and Mountain Goats at Little Cottonwood Canyon
May 7
Wetlands and Water at Swaner Eco Center
June 4
Fishing at USU Botanical Center
July 2
Nature Journaling at Silver Lake
August 6
SpiderFest at Antelope Island
September 3
Apple Picking at Wasatch Mountain State Park
October 1
Leave No Trace at Corner Canyon
November 5
Geocaching at Donner Park
December 3
Bird Watching at Utah’s Hogle Zoo
Lunch with a Keeper
$38 for person and accompanying
adult, $20 each additional person
For ages 6 and up
This 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
staffs 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
adult per party. This year, meet a lion keeper and learn
more about what we do to help lions in the wild.
June 8
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
ZooSnooz
Ages 5 and up
$55 per person
Minimum group of 15 required
One adult required for every five youths.
A three-week advance reservation is
required.
When you Snooz, do you dream of animals? If so,
come dream at the zoo! This program allows you spend
time at the zoo after hours, take a private zoo tour, lead
by one of our Eco-Explorers, enjoy a snack, meet 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,
evening snack and breakfast.
Contact Alexis Koontz, Eco-Explorer Team Lead,
at akoontz@hoglezoo.org or (801) 584-1788
to book your ZooSnooz.
Limited dates, call for availability
6:00 PM – 9:00 AM
Adult Programs
Mating Dances
$30 per person (20% discount for
members)
For adults 18 and up
Ever wondered how an elephant finds a date or how a
grebe gets a girl? Sometimes dating ideas can come
from the most unlikely of sources. Join us for a fun,
relaxed evening of dating strategies as you participate
in dolphin courtship displays, find your pheromone
match, practice mating calls, and enjoy some delicious
food catered by Taste of the Wild!
February 12
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
UHZ Book Club
$10 per person at the door for a 2016
membership
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ages 14 and up
Pay just once and join us all year! 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, with light refreshments. Please note
that we cannot accommodate young children during
book club meetings.
January 7
100 Heartbeats, by Jeff Corwin
February 4
Mad Cowboy, by Howard Lyman
March 3
The Last Rhinos, by Lawrence Anthony
April 7
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, by Annie Dillard
May 5
Cry of the Kalahari, by Mark James Owens
June 2
When the Killing’s Done, by T C Boyle
July 7
The Condor’s Shadow, by David S. Wilcove
Utah Master Naturalist
Program
$175 per person
To register, please visit www.utahmasternaturalist.org
Interested 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. At least half of the time is spent
in the field and the remaining time in the classroom.
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 at marklc@usu.edu if you have any concerns.
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 40 hours of
instruction, 80-90 percent of which is in the field. Due
to the nature of the Mountains class, we will be walking
and hiking over some uneven terrain at relatively high
altitudes.
August 8-12
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
CI - Water for Science Educators
Science teacher 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.
March 9
April 5
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Project WILD
Cost: $35
Seven Summers, by Julia Corbett
To register, please visit www.usee.org
Attend a fun-filled and interactive educator training,
with hands-on experiences in conducting activities
and implementing the Project WILD program. Ideal
for teachers, environmental educators, school
administrators, after-school program staff, and youth
group/service organization leaders. You will receive the
Project WILD educator’s guide, resource materials and
more. Do you have a group of teachers who would like
a workshop? Contact us at 801-584-4551 for more
information.
The Death and Life of Monterey Bay, by Stephen Palombi
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
August 4
Beyond the Hundredth Meridian, by Wallace Stegner
September 1
The Mind of the Raven, by Bernd Heinrich
October 6
Fire Season, by Phillip Connors
November 3
December 1
March 12
July 27
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Special Needs Camp & Classes
Zoo Just for You
For children with special needs and an accompanying adult.
$10 per child, includes accompanying adult
Incredible Invertebrates (autism spectrum)
Find out what makes insects “tick” in this hands-on
experience at the Zoo! Meet animals without backbones
and learn about the diversity of invertebrate life. Class
includes a short instructional time with pictures, animal
artifacts, live animals, interactive play, and guided short
visit in the Zoo for the child and accompanying adult.
January 20
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Passionate about Primates (blind/deaf)
Who 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 those questions
and more as you swing through the ins-and-outs of
primates! Class includes instructional time with animal
artifacts, live animals, scents, touching, and a short visit
in the Zoo for the child and accompanying adult.
February 17
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Have Talons, Will Hunt (autism spectrum)
Falcons, hawks and owls, oh my! Discover birds of
prey in a whole new way. Meet these aerial predators
up-close as your knowledge soars to new heights! Class
includes a short instructional time with pictures, animal
artifacts, live animals, interactive play, and a guided
short visit in the Zoo for the child and accompanying
adult.
March 16
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Feathers and Fangs of the Savanna (blind/deaf)
Animals on the savanna use all their wiles to survive.
Come to the Zoo and discover how savanna animals
use their senses to live the lion’s life — or avoid a lion’s
jaws! Class includes instructional time with animal
artifacts, live animals, scents, touching, and a short visit
in the Zoo for the child and accompanying adult.
April 20
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Chillin’ in the Himalayas (autism spectrum)
Stripes, 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, interactive play, and a guided short visit in the
Zoo for the child and accompanying adult.
September 21
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
North to Alaska (blind/deaf)
Take 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 animal artifacts, scents, sounds,
touching, and a short visit in the Zoo for the child and
accompanying adult.
October 19
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Radical Reptiles (autism spectrum)
Reptiles come in many shapes and sizes. Some slither,
others crawl – some have sharp fangs, and others have
no teeth at all! Come to the Zoo, and uncover what
these scaly creatures have in common, and what makes
them different. Class includes a short instructional time
with pictures, animal artifacts, live animals, interactive
play, and a guided short visit in the Zoo for the child
and accompanying adult.
November 16
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Let’s Go Ape! (general special needs)
Ages 6-18
Join us for a class filled with monkey – and ape –
business, as we learn about the many adaptations
of primates. Children will have a chance to meet a
primate keeper and learn how the animals are cared
for and why it’s great to be a primate! This class
has been designed for students with cognitive and
developmental disabilities.
June 10
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Enrichment Extravaganza (general special needs)
Ages 6-18
It’s not an egg carton; it’s a game of hide-and-seek.
It’s not a log; it is an obstacle course. It’s not a toy; it’s
animal enrichment! Animals in the wild spend much
of their time and energy finding food, building homes,
defending their territories and escaping predators. Zoolife is more predictable – as most animals’ resources
are provided for them. Discover firsthand the creative
ways Zoo staff comes up with to help them to use that
energy. You’ll experience some of the Zoo’s enrichment
personally and then meet with keeper to see how
the animals use it. This class is specially designed for
students with physical disabilities and is wheel chair
accessible.
July 8
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Zoo Just for Little You
Zoo Just for Little You is new in 2016 for early learners ages 2-5 with special needs 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. All abilities are welcome,
and classes are wheelchair accessible. To facilitate learning and play, children may bring a neuro-typical friend or
sibling of similar age, but all children must be individually registered for class.
$10 per child, includes accompanying adult
Winging It
Learn about birds on the wing and birds in the bush,
as you discover that our feathered-friends come in
different shapes and sizes. Class includes stories,
animal ambassadors, interactive play and a guided
short visit in the Zoo for the child with an accompanying
adult. (Shapes)
February 13
Animal Olympics
Faster, higher, stronger – use your counting skills to find
out which African mammals are the fastest, tallest and
strongest. Class includes stories, animal ambassadors,
interactive play and a guided short visit in the Zoo for
the child with an accompanying adult. (Counting)
August 27
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Scales and Tales
Colorful Crawlies
What is black, white, and red all over? A lady bug!
Uncover the colors of the insect kingdom and make
some buggy friends along the way. Class includes
stories, animal ambassadors, interactive play and
a guided short visit in the Zoo for the child with an
accompanying adult. (Colors)
May 14
Do tortoises know their ABCs? Maybe not, but you will
have a blast discovering more about Alligators, Boas
and Chuckwallas and other reptiles in the alphabet.
Class includes stories, animal ambassadors, interactive
play and a guided short visit in the Zoo for the child
with an accompanying adult. (ABCs)
November 12
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
General Special Needs
Day Camp
$25 per child, includes accompanying adult
Zoo Detectives
Ages 6-18
Animals leave clues like fur, tracks and even droppings.
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.” This class includes a chance to meet
some of the Zoo’s education animals as well as a Zoo
keeper.
June 25
9:00 AM – noon
July 26
9:00 AM – noon
For more
information visit
www.hoglezoo.org
Preschool Classes
Ages 3-5
$20 per child
(20% discount for members)
Children registered for the Pre-K sessions must be age 3 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. An adult must attend with children ages 3-5; unregistered siblings cannot be accommodated.
Frosty Felines
Zoo Summer Games 2016
January 16
August 20
Here kitty, kitty! All of the felines at Utah’s Hogle Zoo
Asian Highlands are adapted to a frosty life. Come
to this class and learn how they survive in such harsh
climates.
9:30 AM – noon
Over in the Arctic
Brrrr! It is cold out there! Come inside and count the
many different animals that live in the chilly Arctic while
we read Over in the Arctic and meet some of their
relatives that live at Utah’s Hogle Zoo.
February 20
9:30 AM – noon
Hiding in Plain Sight!
The world’s eyes are on Brazil this summer as Rio hosts
the 2016 Summer Olympics. Let’s meet some of the
animals that call Brazil home and participate in animal
Olympic games!
9:30 AM – noon
Junior Zookeeper
In this class you will learn about taking care of the
animals at the zoo. See what the animals eat and how
their diets are prepared, discover how you clean up
after a gorilla and how an elephant gets a bath. Then
make a special treat for one of the Zoo’s animals.
*Due to the popularity of Jr. Zookeeper, we are offering
two sessions. Please sign up for only one session.
It’s a mysterious world where sight cannot be trusted
and creatures can appear and disappear at will.
Encounter animals as they blend in to their environment
and play their own version of “Hide and Go Seek”!
September 17
March 19
1:00PM – 3:30PM
9:30 AM – noon
Over in the Jungle
Learn what animals live in the rainforest as we count
our way through “Over in the Jungle”. We will focus on
Orangutans, find out what challenges these animals
face, and how you can help keep them safe.
April 9
9:30 AM – noon
The Hole Story
Celebrate an endangered species success story as we
discover the “hole” story about the black-footed ferret
and the animals it lives with on the prairie.
May 21
9:30 AM – noon
Reptile Rendezvous
Journey through the alphabet as you chill with our coldblooded residents and then you can decide if reptiles
are yucky as we read The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book.
June 18
9:30 AM – noon
Bugs for Lunch
If your lunch was a bug, who could you be? Come meet
some of the many animals (and plants) that eat bugs.
July 16
9:30 AM – noon
9:30 AM – noon
September 17
Creepy Crawlies
Eeek! Yikes! Ewww! Come learn that creepy crawlies are
more scared of you! Discover how these animals play
and possibly help you.
October 22
9:30 AM – noon
All in the Family
What does your family do for the holidays? Prides,
packs, troops, herds, or pods- call it what you like but
animal families come in all different combinations
and have their own behavioral traditions. Uncover
how animal families live and survive, even during the
holidays.
November 19
9:30 AM – noon
Snow on My Home
Many animals survive winter in different ways. Some
migrate while others hibernate. Many stay active
throughout the winter. Come discover how animals
thrive in harsh winter environments.
December 17
9:30 AM – noon
Zoo Camps
Full Week Zoo Camps
$250 per child
(20% discount for members)
Children must be registered for the grade they have just completed. We reserve the right to cancel the
registrations of children registered in sessions that do not match their age/grade.
Kindergarten
(Ages 5-6)
On the Move
Whether an animal is movin’ or groovin’, squawkin’ or stalkin’, it’s
always a roaring good time here at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Join us as
we watch for our boreal toads to hop, the monkeys to swing, and
the polar bear to swim. There is never a dull moment at the zoo!
Discover if you can move like our wild animals as we talk about
animal locomotion and communication.
June 27-July1
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
1st – 2nd Grades
(Ages 7-8)
Ecosystems of the Globe
Experience the savanna of Africa, the rainforest of
South America, and the arctic of Alaska all in a week!
Discover and meet some of the animals that call these
places home and explore their amazing adaptations as
you “travel” the world.
July 11-15
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
3rd – 4th Grades
(Ages 9-10)
Adventures in Enrichment
Ever sit in your room and think “there’s nothing to do”? If
everything stayed the same day in and day out, animals
would get bored too. Discover how zookeepers use
enrichment to keep our animals thinking and moving to
beat the boredom blues.
July 18-22
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
5th – 7th Grades
(Ages 11-13)
Dr. Zoo
Go behind the scenes to get an insider’s view of what it
takes to care for animals as small as an urchin and as
big as a rhinoceros. Explore how zookeepers care for our
animals as well as cultivate their healthy lifestyle. Discover
what animal enrichment is and why Utah’s Hogle Zoo uses
it. Learn about the Zoo’s wildlife conservation efforts and
get an insider’s look at the veterinary hospital.
August 1-5
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Ultimate Camp Experience
2nd – 3rd Grades
(Ages 8-9)
$325
(10% discount for members)
If 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, horseback riding, rock climbing, and
fishing. 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 the animals that call
Utah’s Hogle Zoo home. At Red Butte Garden enjoy a
plethora of garden adventures from plants to insects.
And while at the Natural History Museum of Utah,
participate in a range of science topics from chemistry
and physics to earth science and biology. One week has
never been so exciting!!
June 20-24
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Keeper Camp (Ages 12-17)
$100 per child
(20% discount for members)
We reserve the right to cancel the registrations of children registered in sessions that do not
match their age/grade.
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, fun-filled 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 people).
7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
March 25
June 11
June 25
July 9
July 23
August 20
October 22
November 26
For more
information visit
www.hoglezoo.org
Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
The 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.
Girl Scouts
$15 per child
Leaders 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.
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.
For more
information visit
www.hoglezoo.org
Boy Scouts
$15 per child
All registration must be completed online 48 hours before the class. 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.
Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge
Our 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.
April 14
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
September 29
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge
Fish, 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.
April 21
6:00 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 12
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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.
July 7
9:00 AM – noon
Mammal Study Merit Badge
Learn more about your furry friends and work on
your Mammal Study merit badge. We will complete
requirements 1, 2, 3C, and 4G in class.
August 18
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Nature Merit Badge
$20 registration
Fun, 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.
June 9
8:00 AM – noon
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 29
9:00 AM – noon
August 17
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
September 22
6:00 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.
March 31
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
June 10
9:00 AM – noon
July 28
9:00 AM – noon
August 16
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
October 13
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Teacher/School Programming
• 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 under
Education: Teacher Programs and School Programs
for more information!
Citizen Science
Utah’s Chapter
FrogWatch USA Training
Free
Have 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 new 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 on
Thursday, March 10 and March 24
7:00 to 9:00 PM
To RSVP for one of the dates, please call 801-584-4551. Have a
group that wants to participate, but can’t make the dates above?
Call to arrange a class.
Kestrel Box Project
Utah’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 801-584-4551.
Download the free
Amphibians of Utah app
from iTunes or the Amazon
App Store.
Volunteer at the Zoo
Utah’s Hogle Zoo Volunteers
If you can’t get enough of the Zoo, or just want to see what it’s like to
work here, consider becoming a volunteer! Volunteers are an important
part of what makes Utah’s Hogle Zoo an exciting and educational
experience for our guests. We offer volunteer opportunities in many areas
of the Zoo. If you have a passion for animals, conservation and the
environment, then Utah’s Hogle Zoo is the place for you.
Volunteer training takes place in spring and fall. Applications are due
September 1st and March 1st. Applications and more information can be
found at hoglezoo.org.
Or Intern at the Zoo!
Utah’s Hogle Zoo’s College Internship Program allows
students to utilize their classroom knowledge in a
real work setting. Our program combines classroom
teaching and hands-on training to help our interns to
improve their skills and give students valuable firsthand
experience. Students must have at least one full year of
college credits.
Internship applications are due March 1 and all
available internships are filled by May 1. Internship
period is from the first week of June and concludes in
mid-August. Interns must be available for this 10-week
period and all internships are unpaid.
For more information and a list of departments
seeking interns, please look online at
hoglezoo.org/jobs_volunteers/internships/
For more
information visit
www.hoglezoo.org
hoglezoo.org/
education_programs/