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African

SavannaSpecial Edition

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Experiencethe Zoo in True

Safari Style!The Utah Chapter American Association of Zoo Keepers would like to invite you to join us at

our annual Bowling for Rhinos fundraiser!

Funds raised go to rhino protection programs in Africa and Indonesia, benefitting numerous other threatened species. Your participation also helps provide schools, clinics and

jobs for the local communities.

This is a fun, family event that includes all-you-can-eat pizza, as well as the opportunity to win fabulous prizes.

Registration

$25$10for adults and

for children under 10 years.

For more event info, please visit our website:www.utahaazk.org or email us at [email protected]

You can also follow us on

Friday,June 20, 2014

5 – 9 p.m.

Did you know that many of our animals (including our new lions) are crepuscular?

This means that they are most active at dawn and dusk.

Our members-only Sunrise and Sunset Safaris are a perfect time

to visit the Zoo, see the new African Savanna and visit all those

crepuscular animals!

AAZK BOWLING

FO R R HIN OS

May 29Gates close at 8 p.m.;

grounds remain open until 9 p.m.Explore African Savanna all by yourself! Be one of

the first to see this state-of-the-art exhibit.

African Savanna

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Utah’s Zoological Society Board Members

PresidentJames E. Hogle Jr

Vice PresidentPaul M. Dougan

Secretary/TreasurerPatrick Hogle

Executive Committee

Members

Gazing and GrazingAfrican Savanna is set to open in May!

Features

Postmaster: Send address changes toThe SafariUtah’s Hogle Zoo2600 Sunnyside AvenueSalt Lake City, UT 84108

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.

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How to reach us:(801) 584-1700

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Open every day at 9 a.m.Closed only on September 4, Christmas and New Year’s Day

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Hogle Zoo Nostalgia 4

LionsTimes Four! 6-7

Calendar 10-11

The Safari TeamExecutive Director: Craig DinsmoreEditors: Lesley Scoville Tiffany BurnettArt Direction: Matt Bates

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E ntering the main gate at Hogle Zoo will never be

the same again! You will immediately encounter

giraffes, see zebra from overlook areas in the main plaza,

and may even hear a nearby lion’s roar. Welcome to African Savanna!

Following one and a half years of construction, Hogle Zoo is excited to open our all-new African Savanna. More than four acres have been transformed into amazing grasslands, featuring African wildlife in a large, multi-species environment. African Savanna provides a new and enhanced home for our giraffes, which will live alongside ostriches, zebras, nyala antelope and dozens of guinea fowl.

The naturalistic lion habitat within Africa Savanna is sure to be a favorite. The large floor-to-ceiling viewing windows will allow Zoo guests to get nose-to-nose with our four African lions. Hogle Zoo keepers will be interacting with the lions daily, providing behavioral enrichment demonstrations throughout the summer. The lion demo area is sponsored by The Les Schwab Tire Centers.

Interested in even more memories? Imagine enjoying panoramic views of the large herbivores as they graze or gather at the watering hole. Or, take an immersive ride on the brand-new Zoofari Express train along the Savanna’s perimeter. And, for that special family photo op, don’t forget that the iconic, newly-restored, and original lion drinking fountain is returning!

Now you and your family can see these magnificent species and more without traveling to Africa. Learn what is threatening their survival in the wild; conservation programs in which Hogle Zoo participates and supports; and what you can do to make a difference. It all becomes a reality soon for you and your family – and thousands of other Hogle Zoo members and non-members alike, ready to welcome African Savanna to the cavalcade of Hogle Zoo guest experiences.

African Savanna is the final project funded in part by the Salt Lake County “Renew the Zoo” bond of 2008. Hogle Zoo thanks Salt Lake County residents for their support in helping make African Savanna a reality.

BY BRAD C. PARKIN, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MARKETING SERVICES

GAZING AND GRAZINGAFRICAN SAVANNA IS SET TO OPEN IN MAY!

Welcome our new animals with a housewarming gift!We can’t wait to welcome all our new animals to their state-of-the-art home in African Savanna! You, too, can help welcome our new animals with a housewarming gift!

Did you know that our animals need toys such as piñatas, puzzle feeders, and balls to stimulate all of their senses? Not only do our animals need

a comfortable home, they also need opportunities to learn and interact in ways that stimulate their natural behaviors. This helps keep them healthy, so,

how do we provide these opportunities? By giving them physical and mental enrichment activities with play items to make every day fun and active.

Your charitable gifts to our Annual Fund help us continue to provide the best for all of the animals in our care and are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. Give a

gift today to help us give our new lions, zebras and nyala the warmest of welcomes.

To provide these housewarming gifts, donate by returning the enclosed envelope, giving online atwww.hoglezoo.org,or by calling

(801) 584-4546.

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King of the Savanna

W ith the opening of African Savanna, Hogle Zoo is bringing back lions! The apt

and frequently coined term “Simba,” the Swahili name for lion, also refers to “strength” or someone with “much power.” These king-like references describe lions well. They are Africa’s top predator and are large -- both in size and disposition. And, like all nobles, they need a large territory to reign. In the wild, lions need a lot of space, not for the change in scenery, but to support their vast appetites. It takes a lot of antelope to fill their stomachs, and antelope herds need a lot of savannah or grasslands to sustain healthy populations.

In recent years, there has been a tremendous loss of savanna habitats across Africa. This has resulted in the reduction of the lion’s range by 75 percent, causing a major decline in lion populations. Since the 1950s, it is estimated that lion prides have decreased by nearly half. Most lion populations are small and fragmented, which means they are unsustainable populations. However, there are 10 remaining strongholds for lions. One of these is the Niassa National Reserve in northern Mozambique. Niassa is

one of the largest protected areas in Africa, with an amazing diversity of animals. This space is also critical, as it provides important corridors for wildlife, enabling them to migrate and disperse between parks. Niassa is an international treasure – one that needs to be preserved.

Hogle Zoo is proud to partner with the Niassa Lion Project (NLP), working to conserve and protect carnivores in this area. Within the Niassa National Reserve, there are 3,500 people living and raising their families amongst the lions and other carnivores. Naturally, whenever humans and wildlife intersect, conflict can arise. The lofty goal of the project is to “secure lion populations and to develop a model of community-based conservation that works.” As associates of Niassa, we are pleased to report the project is progressing well.

The NLP has developed plans aimed at reducing lion attacks, reducing snaring and improving food security and the community’s livelihood. Programs include the building of predator-proof goat corrals, elephant-proof beehive fences, conservation agriculture, animal husbandry, land-use planning, skills training, anti-poaching and mentorship. There are financial incentives in the NLP plan, and local residents are educated, trained and hired to facilitate this work.

Building sustainable “lion communities” takes time and there are many challenges ahead. The human population continues to grow and there is increasing international demand for illegal wildlife. However, the NLP is reporting the lion population in Niassa is increasing, with several new cubs last year and no lion attacks occurring in the last few years! Long live the King of Savanna!

BY LIZ LARSEN, CONSERVATION COORDINATOR

NLP workers tracking lions.

NLP radio-collared lion.

© Photo provided by Woodland Park Zoo.

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Hogle Zoo Nostalgia

From the very first moment kids see it, they’re equal-parts thrilled and nervous. Will the lion’s mouth close? Will they be able to sneak their head in its mouth and get a drink without the lion noticing?

For those who grew up here, or have spent any amount of time at Utah’s Hogle Zoo, the lion drinking fountain is an iconic snapshot of childhood in Salt Lake City.

The lion, affectionately referred to as Leo, was first introduced to Hogle Zoo in 1965 and became an immediate crowd favorite. Over the years, Leo has survived good weather and bad weather; kids climbing in its mouth and on its head; millions and millions of gallons of water flowing from its mouth and numerous Zoo remodels.

Yet, with all the changes at the Zoo, the drinking fountain remains the must-have photo-op during family visits. It’s safe to say that many Utah families have photos of many generations drinking from the fountain.

With the opening of African Savanna, Hogle Zoo is carefully refurbishing the original lion drinking

fountain and giving it a proper place in front of the new lion exhibit, across from the Beastro.

Leo was taken to an autobody shop where he was sanded down, primed and will soon be restored to his original splendor for kids to enjoy for years to come!

“Train Closed.” This sign at the train station was a necessary disappointment. However, with construction complete, the train will

soon be chuga-chuga-choo-chooing through the Zoo once again!

So, parents, rejoice! A brand new train has been

purchased and it’s bigger and better than ever!

The train ride will take passengers through “Africa.” You will gaze at the animals roaming on the Savanna, and see lions sleeping lazily in their large new habitat.

This new C.P. Huntington train will be more comfortable, with wider seats and more leg room. The train cars will also be handicapped accessible.

The wait is over – ALL ABOARD!

BY ERICA HANSEN, COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR

The Lion Drinking Fountain

Lion Drinking Fountain 1960s

Yet, with all the changes at the Zoo, the drinking

fountain remains the must-have photo-op during family visits.

A crowd favorite returns - the Zoofari Express!Lion drinking fountain restored.

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Hoofstock of all Kinds!

A s African Savanna opens, Utah’s Hogle Zoo Hoofstock Department is gearing up for

some exciting new additions! We will be moving our three male ostriches and giraffes, and welcoming zebra and nyala antelope. All of these hoofstock animals will share the new African Savanna with our giraffes.

OstrichMany of you have seen the

ostriches, which currently reside on the west side of the Zoo, near Asian Highlands. They have been housed there, awaiting the opening of the Africa exhibit and have been learning how to walk into a crate to facilitate their move. Ostriches are the largest flightless bird species on earth. But, that’s not all. They are also the fastest flightless bird species! In fact, they can run over 40 mph and can cover 10 -16 feet in one stride! But don’t expect to see these beautiful birds burying their heads in the sand - That is actually a myth. If an ostrich nest is threatened, they will flop on the ground and lay very still with their heads lying against the sand, trying to blend in with their surroundings. This gives the impression that these birds hang out with their heads in the sand when they are really protecting their eggs.

ZebraOf the three existing species of

zebra, we have chosen to display the Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra. This species is distinctive because of its flap of skin, called a dewlap, on the underside of its neck. In the wild, the Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra population is threatened due to land segregation for farming, and they are hunted for their prized skins. Like a human fingerprint, each zebra has a different rump pattern. Do you think you will be able to tell them apart? It’s definitely tricky!

Nyala AntelopeWe are eager to welcome the

nyala (ny-AH-la) antelope to African Savannah. Nyala is actually the Swahili word for “antelope.” These beautiful animals are usually a charcoal-grey color with a shaggy coat, marked with white vertical stripes, tan-colored lower legs and a white chevron on their face. Male nyala have a ridge of long hair extending from under their chins to their bellies and from their heads to their rumps. They can weigh up to 300 pounds and have long spiral horns tipped with yellow. As our nyala are young, they may not have their tall-reaching horns yet, but we will watch them grow and touch the sky! They will certainly be a crowd-pleaser!

BY JILL VANMILLIGEN, PRIMARY KEEPER- HOOFSTOCK

© Brent Huffman / Ultimate Ungulate Images

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The female lions are just over a year old and they are “very busy,” says Nikki Reichel, their keeper at Woodland Park Zoo.

Named Seyla and Nabu, “they are very playful and they love boxes and their boomer balls,” Reichel said. “They love when we give them knuckle

bones, which are a tasty treat, but also really good for their teeth - keeps them nice and clean!”

Other favorite treats? “Bloodsicles! It’s blood we freeze from their regular diet.”

Of course, we’re all anxious to hear these little gals roar! “They’re not super vocal yet, but they are working on it.”

The two little ladies, each approximately 180 pounds, have very different personalities, but they look a lot alike and can be difficult to tell apart. “Nabu has a darker, longer line between her eyes and

Seyla’s is less pronounced” she said. “They both have a few scars on their noses from wrestling and playing.”

“Seyla is more docile and a bit calmer; Nabu is braver, more protective of her food – she just has a stronger personality,” Reichel said.

The keepers at Woodland Park have been training the

lions daily so our keepers are hopeful that we’ll be able to start lion demonstrations soon after opening.

“We’ll miss them quite a bit,” Reichel said. “But we are so happy that they can stay together.”

Let’s Talk about the Ladies…

Lions — Times Four!BY ERICA HANSEN, COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR

With a mighty roar – or four – the lions make their grand debut!

It’s been more than eight years since Utah’s Hogle Zoo was home to the King of Beasts and now the magnificent big cat returns times four!

Two young males and two young females (two brothers and two sisters) took a bit of a road trip and will soon be bouncing into their new home in African Savanna.

According to the keepers at Montgomery Zoo in Alabama and Woodland Park Zoo in Washington, our new additions are rambunctious, playful and full of life.

Glass viewing of the lion exhibit, African Savanna.

Seyla

Seyla and Nabu explore their new outdoor exhibit.

Nabu

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Meet Baron and Vulcan -“They were born in 2011, so

they’re close to three years old,” said Leann Casey, lion keeper at Montgomery Zoo.

“They’re still pretty young, bless their hearts, so they don’t really have full manes yet. But they are starting to fill out a bit,” she said. “At least they’ve grown out of that mohawk stage!”

“The boys really play so well together,” notes Casey. “They’re not beating each other up – they’re rolling, tackling, wrestling - it’s really great.”

“It can be tough to tell them apart,” Casey said. “Vulcan has very pronounced dark spots on the inside of his thighs. Baron’s spots are very light,” she said. “If you know where to look, it’s easy to tell.”

Even though they are playmates, the boys are very aggressive when it comes to eating. “We do all of our feedings with the boys separated. They’re also big eaters – they eat 12.5 pounds of meat a day, each.”

“Meat is their favorite treat!” she said. “We like to hide meatballs in boxes and newspaper and they go crazy for it.”

“We also throw catnip in there from time to time – they roll on the catnip. They love tree stumps, they love batting things around and sharpening their claws. And they love goat hay! We take the hay from the goats and give it to the boys and they rummage through it like a dog – they like that a lot.”

And what about that mighty roar? “We’re going to miss the fact that they’re very noisy,” Casey says. “Their

roars are still youthful, but they are constantly vocal. They’re starting to get really good – they’re working hard on their roars and we’re going to miss that.”

The keepers are very glad the boys are staying together, “They’ve never been apart; they are each other’s shadows. Your visitors are really going to love them and I know your keepers will!”

Now for the Boys!

Baron and Vulcan in the Montgomery Zoo.

Baron and Vulcan in the Montgomery Zoo.

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Welcome Back Riley!

As construction began on the African Savanna project, we had to make other

arrangements for our leggy, big-boy giraffe, Riley. With the giraffe yard under construction, there wasn’t room for Riley with the ladies, so he had to be sent to the Oregon Zoo.

A favorite of guests and staff, it was a sad departure. “I’ll be counting down the days until he returns,” giraffe keeper Holly Peterson said at the time.

Well -- the wait is over! Riley makes the big trek back to Salt Lake City and will be reunited with Daphne, Kipenzie and Pogo.

“He was just a really fun animal to train,” she said. “He would seem to get upset if it looked like we were going to work with one of the girls first. He had a really big personality – he was just sort of a goofball male.”

Riley has been away for two years; will Riley and his girls remember each other? “I’m not sure, I think they will,” Holly said. “It will be interesting to see

how they react to each other, but I have a feeling they’ll remember.”

“Plus,” Holly adds, “he’s been living with two males in Oregon so I think he’ll be excited to see girls again.”

Not only will Riley return to the ladies, he’ll also be returning to a brand new home to explore on the African Savanna.

“Our new Savanna is bigger than where he lived in Oregon, and certainly bigger than our current giraffe yard. Oregon did have a mixed-species exhibit with storks and small antelope,” she said. “Hopefully that will help us introduce him to the other animals that will share the Savanna and hopefully it’ll help the girls feel calmer.”

“We are so excited to get our boy

back, we’ve all really missed him,” Holly said.

Riley, the only male giraffe at Hogle Zoo, can be easily identified by the perfect heart-shaped marking on his left side.

BY ERICA HANSEN, COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR

Riley’s heart-shaped marking.

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For a $60 donation, you will receive:• Adoption Certificate• Fact Sheet about your animal – including its

birthday, favorite treat and more!• Photo of your animal• An adorable plush of your animal• An adopter magnet• Recognition on Utah’s Hogle Zoo website

The money from this program not only helps the individual you symbolically adopt, but also provides care for all animals living at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. After all, Animals Depend On People, Too!

Now available as part of our Zoo A.D.O.P.T. program:

• Lion

• Giraffe

• Zebra

• Ostrich

Take the animals of African Savanna Home with you!

Zoo A.D.O.P.T.Sponsors

To learn more or purchase a Zoo A.D.O.P.T. package, visit our website at www.hoglezoo.org or call our Zoo A.D.O.P.T. advisor at (801)584-1741.

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Book Club ($) 7 – 9 p.m.

Zoo Camp, Kindergarten (P)($)9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Daily)

Book Club ($)7 – 9 p.m.

Environmental Science Merit Badge (P)($)9 a.m. – noon

Bowling for Rhinos (O)($)5 – 9 p.m.

Nature Merit Badge (P)($)8 a.m. – noon

Insect Study Merit Badge (P)($) 6 – 9 p.m.

Reptile & Amphibian Merit Badge (P)($) 6 – 9 p.m.

Keeper Camp (P)($)7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Zoo Unbirthday (F)10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

World Giraffe Day (F)10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sunset Safari (F)Gates close at 8 p.m.

Sunrise Safari (F)7:30 a.m.

Endangered Species (F)10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

World Ocean’s Day (F)10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Don’t Fry Day (F) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Project WILD (P)($)9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sunrise Safari (P)($)7:30 a.m.

Booster Night (F)6 – 8 p.m.

Master Naturalist Wartersheds Module (P)($)9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Daily)

Living With Wildlife (F)9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Members-only Story-time (F)1 – 1:30 p.m.

Sunset Safari (F)Gates close at 8 p.m.

Sunset Safari (F)Gates close at 8 p.m.

Military Appreciation Discount (F)All DayPreschool Class (P)($)9:30 a.m. – noon

Preschool Class (P)($)9:30 a.m. – noon

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Environmental Science Merit Badge (P)($)8 a.m. – noon

Nature Merit Badge (P)($)8 a.m. – noon

Mammal Study Merit Badge (P)($)9 a.m. – Noon

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Military Appreciation Discount (F)All Day

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Fish & Wildlife Merit Badge (F)9 a.m. - noon

Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge (P)($)9 a.m. – noon

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Wild Libations (P)($)6:30 – 9 p.m.

Environmental Science Merit Badge (P)($)8 a.m. – noon

Sunset Safari (F)Gates close at 8 p.m.

Project WILD (P)($)9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Bird Study Merit Badge (P)($)9 a.m. – noon

Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge (P)($)9 a.m. – noon

Sunrise Safari (F)7:30 a.m.Preschool Class (P)($)9:30 a.m. – noon

Zoo Camp, Grades 1-2 (P)($)9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Daily)

Zoo Camp, Grades 3-4 (P)($)9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Daily)

Zoo Camp, Grades 5-7 (P)($)9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Daily)

Master Naturalist Mountains (P)($)9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Daily)

ZooSnooz (P)($)7 p.m. – 9 a.m.

Zoo Camp, Grades 5-7 (P)($) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Member Storytime (F)1 – 1:30 p.m.

Sunset Safari (F)Gates close at 8 p.m.

Wild Libations (P)($)6:30 – 9 p.m.

Keeper Camp (P)($)7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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May 23rd10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Learn about skin cancer prevention and how animals protect themselves from the sun. Enjoy fun crafts and activities for the kids, plus keeper talks and free samples from Huntsman Cancer Institute.

June 14th10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Join us as we celebrate all our animals at the Zoo Unbirthday celebration. See special celebrations for some of our oldest animals, like Dari, the oldest African elephant in North America! Dari will be

presented with a special cake at 10:30 a.m. There will also be crafts for the kids, and fun activities for the whole family.

July 19th10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Want to chill out? It’s time for a very cool Hogle Zoo tradition on one of the hottest days of the year! Your favorite Zoo animals get their run of refrigerated refreshments from bloodscicles to piles

of crushed ice. Scheduled animal ice enrichment will happen regularly between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids can paint with ice and cool off by digging through piles of crushed ice for prizes!

August 2nd10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Throughout history, no children’s toy seems as well loved as the teddy bear. Bring your favorite cuddly friend to the Zoo for Teddy Bear Picnic. Kids who

bring their teddy bear will get $2 off child’s admission. Get your Utah’s Hogle Zoo ribbon for your bear, make crafts, and watch bear-themed puppet shows. Stop by the bear health station and have our Zoo veterinarians give your bear a check-up. Older teddy bears can get fixed up at the first aid station with new button eyes, a little added stuffing, and some thread, thanks to the Finishing School.

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ZOO SPONSORS

Community Partners

Hogle Zoo wishes to sincerely thank the 2013 corporate sponsors for their ongoing support of Zoo events, exhibits and programs. We encourage all our members to show your support by frequenting these establishments or purchasing their products.

Robert D. Kent, Jr.Charitable Trust Fund

2013 Zoo Rendezvous Partners

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Whatever the road throws at you — from potholes to nails — if your tire is damaged from any road hazard, we will replace the value of your tire.

Free Lifetime Tireand Mileage Care

To help you get more miles out of your tires and more miles per gallon of gas.

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Nonprofit OrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDSalt Lake City, UT

Permit Number 2421

What are your kids doing this summer? At Zoo Camp, they visit a “rainforest,” “desert” and the “Arctic” in one week - without ever leaving Utah! Connect with animals and explore the Zoo - including a visit to our newest exhibit, African Savanna!

Zoo camps are fun-filled educational experiences for

animal lovers from Pre-K through 7th grades. Campers participate in hands-on activities, zoo exploration, animal encounters, observations, crafts, games, stories and more.

Did you know that camps count as child care? Use your flex account and give your kids a fun and educational summer. Space is limited.

Sign up today! http://www.hoglezoo.org/education_programs/

Utah Zoological Society2600 East Sunnyside AvenueSalt Lake City, Utah 84108

Summer Safari Campsat the Zoo


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