EDUCATIONPROGRAMS 2013

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Lunch with a Keeper Cost per pair $40(one adult and one child)For children ages 6 to 10 with an adult. This 90-minute program provides children and adults with the unique opportunity to meet with a member of the Zoo’s keeper and education staffs and learn about how they care for the animals. Each program includes a pizza lunch, a chance to speak with a zoo keeper and an educator and a special animal session. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult must be accompanied by child.July 25 Elephants

11:30 AM – 1:00 PMAugust 16 Rocky Shores

Noon – 1:30 PM

Brick by Brick Family class$20 per child/adult pair, $10 each additional childDo you think you can build an animal out of those famous building blocks? Come try your luck as we venture through our new exhibit ‘Creatures of Habitat’ for this exclusive experience and behind the scenes opportunity to get up close and personal with our animal sculptures. Enjoy this fun-filled evening when you create your own souvenir animal and learn a little bit more about the ins and outs of Utah’s Hogle Zoo.Monday, May 20

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Rocky Shores ZooSnooz For kids ages 6-12$45 per child(20% discount for members)Create a memory that will last a lifetime. For anyone who loves our Rocky Shores animals this sleepover just might be the most exciting and unforgettable overnight experience ever. Spend the night in the Rocky Shores interpretive building and learn about the animals that live here. Price includes evening snack and breakfast.May 31 – June 1

7:00 PM – 9:00 AM

Fright-full FeastCheck web site for pricingDouble, double toil and trouble; fire burn, and cauldron bubble! Are you brave enough to have a spooktacular dinner at the Zoo? If you are, then join us for a special Halloween-themed dinner program! Don’t worry, because we’ll unmask the creatures of the night and show you that they’re not so scary after all. Experience an evening of animal encounters, games and myth busting as you enjoy a catered dinner. Costumes are encouraged and activities are geared for children 6 and up: mummies and/or daddies must attend! Please note: This program does not include a tour of the Zoo.Friday, October 18

6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSaturday, October 19

6:30 PM – 8:30 PMThursday, October 24

6:30 PM – 8:30 PMFriday, October 25

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

FAMILYPROGRAMS

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 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.

Training will be held on Saturday, March 2

1:00 to 4:00 PM.To RSVP, please call 801-584-1763. Have a group that wants to participate, but can’t make the dates above? Call to arrange a training class.

CITIZENSCIENCE

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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 801-584-4551.

Mating Dances$30 per person(20% discount for members)

For adults 18 and upEver 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 9

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

UHZ Book Club$10 per person at the door for 2013 membership7:00 PM – 9:00 PMAges 14 and upPay 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 children during book club meetings.January 3Alex & Me, by Irene PepperbergFebruary 7Visit Sunny Chernobyl, by Andrew BlackwellMarch 7Gorillas in the Mist, by Dian FosseyApril 4Plastic Ocean, by Charles MooreMay 2Parts Unknown, by Tim GallagherJune 6Whatever You Do, Don’t Run, by Peter AllisonJuly 11Pink Boots and a Machete, by Mireya MayorAugust 1A Walk in the Woods, by Bill BrysonOctober 3The Monkey Wrench Gang, by Edward AbbeyNovember 7The Grand Canyon Reader, by Lance Newman*December 5Lonesome George, by Henry Nicholls*local author

ADULTPROGRAMS

Utah Master Naturalist Program$200 per person($150 for full-time students)To register, please visit www.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. 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.

Desert Module (Held at the Zoo)While many of the upland systems in Utah, such as the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert, vary in plant and animals communities, they all share common features- low precipitation resulting in arid or semi-arid deserts, relatively high elevation, and climatic extremes including hot summers and/or cold winters. As a result, the plants and animals of these areas possess extreme adaptations for survival. This module consists of 40 hours of instruction, 40-50 percent of which is spent in the field.June 17-21

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 1plant 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. Due to the nature of the Mountains class, we will be walking and hiking over some uneven terrain at relatively high altitudes.August 5-9

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Over in the ArcticBrrrr! It’s 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!January 12

9:30 - noon

Tidepool TalesIt’s a shooting star? It’s a super star? No! It’s a sea star! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a sea star? Explore the fascinating world between the tides and the amazing animals that live there.April 13

9:30 - noon

Reptile Rendezvous Journey through the alphabet as you chill with our cold-blooded residents. We will decide if reptiles are yucky as we read The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta and Ralph Masiello.June 15

9:30 - noon

Hiding in Plain Sight!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 14

9:30 - noon

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 19

9:30 – noon

All in the FamilyWhat 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 16

9:30 - noon

Frosty FelinesHere kitty, kitty! All the felines at Utah’s Hogle Zoo are well adapted to a frosty life. Come to this class and learn how they live in such harsh climates!December 7

9:30 - noon

$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. Adults attend with children ages 3-5; unregistered siblings cannot be accommodated.

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PRESCHOOLCLASSES FOR AGES 3 – 5

PRESCHOOLCLASSES FOR AGES 3 – 5

Project WILD and Project WILD AquaticCost: $30Attend 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, Project WILD Aquatic educator’s guide, plus resource materials and more. Credit is available for the training: 0.5 credit from USOE. Register on the USEE website, www.usee.org.February 23June 8July 1September 7November 9

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (all days)

Climate Stewards WorkshopFreeThanks to generous grants from Rio Tinto and The Ocean Project, Utah’s Hogle Zoo has Climate Stewards curriculum kits available for 16 Utah school districts. This workshop will give an overview of the curriculum and the kit contents. One representative from each of the 16 districts will take home a kit for use in their district. Space is limited; participation from each district available on first-come basis. To register, email szgraggen@hoglezoo.org.January 26

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

And More!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!

TEACHER/SCHOOLPROGRAMMING

Kindergarten(Ages 5-6)On the MoveWhether 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 wallaby’s to hop, the monkey’s 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 24-28

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

1st – 2nd Grades(Ages 7-8)There’s No Place like HomeFollow the Zoo’s black-topped paths as we discover what animals need to be “at home” in the wild and at the Zoo. We’ll uncover what makes a habitat “the Emerald City” to some animals and not to others. Your munchkins will spend a week of fun-filled activities learning who lives in which habitat, and what they need to survive, without worrying about ruby slippers and “flying monkeys!”July 8-12

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

3rd – 4th Grades(Ages 9-10)Wild about WaterSplish and Splash in this wild camp as we explore the world of water and its role for the animals at our zoo. Discover the animals that live in the aquatic ecosystem and how pollution might affect our rich water resources. Learn about aquatic adaptations and how we utilize some of those adaptations to enjoy some of our very own water activities!July 15-19

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

5th – 7th Grades(Ages 11-13)Dr. ZooGo 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 our 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.July 29 – August 2

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Full Week Zoo Camps$225 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.

ZOOCAMPS

Animal DefensesAnimals are their own protectors as they use their bodies as tools for survival. A variety of characteristics like stinky smells and sharp hairs make animals warriors all over the globe. Come explore the wide variety and curiosity behind why animals do what they do!Monday, April 1

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Spring Break Zoo Camp$40 per child(20% discount for members)

Our spring break Zoo Camp for grades K-2 allows students to have fun at the Zoo while they are home from school.

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).June 8 7:30 AM – 2:30 PMJune 15 7:30 AM – 2:30 PMJuly 13 7:30 AM – 2:30 PMJuly 20 7:30 AM – 2:30 PMAugust 3 7:30 AM – 2:30 PMSeptember 21 7:30 AM – 2:30 PMNovember 30 7:30 AM – 2:30 PMDecember 7 7:30 AM – 2:30 PMDecember 28 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

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Cub ScoutsThe 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 and need to be arranged at least 2 weekdays in advance. To set up an interview, please call 801-584-4551.

Girl ScoutsGirl 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.

$15 per ScoutLeaders FREE – Scout group leader ratio standards apply. Scout classes are also open to non-scout students. No unregistered children.

Boy Scouts2011 Environmental Education Program of the Year, Utah Society for Environmental Education.

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.

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.

SCOUTCLASSES

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 28

6:00 – 9:00 PMAugust 20

9:00 – noon

Insect Study Merit Badge You’ll fly through requirements 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, and 11 in this eventful and “buggy” evening. Come discover the exciting world of insects!May 23

6:00 – 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 26

9:00 - noon

Mammal Study Merit BadgeLearn more about your furry friends and work on your Mammals Study merit badge. We will complete requirements 1, 2, 3C, and 4G in class.August 14

6:00 – 9:00 PM

Nature Merit Badge 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.June 13

8:00 - noonJuly 2

8:00 - 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.May 30

6:00 – 9:00 PMAugust 15

9:00 – noon

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 18

6:00 – 9:00 PMJune 14

9:00 – noonAugust 22

9:00 – noonSeptember 12

6:00 – 9:00 PM

For moreinformation visit

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For more information visitwww.hoglezoo.org

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! 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

VOLUNTEERAT THE ZOO