For sweetie-seeking singles... For the first time ever, Hogle Zoo is hosting a Mating Dances and Wild Romances Singles Mixer February 2, 2009 from 6 to 9 pm in honor of the LOVE-liest time of year! Hogle Zoo is helping the unattached find their inner swooning Saint Valentine with an evening of aphrodisiacal appetizers and concupiscentconfections, all while providing a little lesson on how animals pick their partners. This year at Hogle Zoo, singles may just find their soul mate while swirling around in a pot of fondue! Cost is $27 for members, $30 for non-members.

 

For the hopelessly smitten- If you've never seen a passionate porcupine or an amorous armadillo, it's time to learn how animals find their mates. Adults 21 and over can ditch the boring dates and Barry White CDs for a session of Mating Dances and Wild Romances February 7 and 13 from 6 to 9 pm. Join Hogle Zoo's Education Department as they provide a look into the private lives and courtship behaviors of animals from around the world. It's an evening of fun as couples dine on a delectable dinner prepared by Hogle Zoo's own executive chef and learn how animals play the mating game. Reserve your spot today -this event is a sell-out every single year. Cost is $54 for non-member couples, $60 for member couples. Reserve your spot now!  

 

For the family-focused-  Have you had so much romance in your life that you've now got a family? Show your love through quality family time with Sweet Talk: A Valentine's Breakfast for the Whole Family Saturday February 14 from 7:45 to 10 am at Hogle Zoo. This is a great event for kids of all ages to learn about flirting in the animal world through fun games and activities. Throw in a scrumptious continental breakfast and valentine craft, and you've got chemistry for family fun! Cost is $13.50 for member adults, $15 for non-member adults; kids 12 and under are $9 for members, $10 for non-members. Reserve your spot now!  

 

For more information about Hogle Zoo education programs, visit www.hoglezoo.org/education; to register for these events over the phone call (801) 584-1763 or visit Hogle Zoo Guest Services during Zoo hours.  

 

About the Association of Zoos & Aquariums: Utah's Hogle Zoo is one of only 218 institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA).  Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things.  AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For more information visit www.aza.org.

 

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