Teaching Kits for Your Classroom

Need help teaching tough topics in science? Take advantage of Utah’s Hogle Zoo's Outreach Kit Program. The kits provide a simple curriculum that you can follow with your class.

Our outreach kits may be checked out one at a time for two weeks, and are $10 to reserve. Kits will not be reserved and ready for pick up unless the $10 fee has been received. Kits also require a credit card number as deposit and you will be charged for any damages or missing items.

Biofact Kits

Is your class learning about Adaptations or Classification? These topics will be much more interesting to your students when you use animal "biofacts." If you have another topic in mind, give us a call! A variety of horns and antlers, coverings, bird feathers and nests, skulls and even eggs are available for study of specific animals or animal groups. Please reserve custom kits well in advance.

Realm of the Tiger

Tigers are recognized by virtually everyone. Unfortunately, these amazing cats are vanishing quickly. Realm of the Tiger is an educational kit sponsored by the Save the Tiger Fund, AZA and Exxon to promote the plight of tigers. It contains National Geographic videos, posters, transparencies and lessons. Also available is a kit that includes Realm of the Tiger along with a tiger puppet, books, and classroom activities suited for younger grades.

Amphibian Alert!

Amphibian Alert! teaches children what amphibians are and why amphibian population declines are scaring scientists and communities throughout the world. The amphibian decline dilemma represents an outstanding opportunity for educators to introduce into the classroom a real-world problem that is being addressed by science. This topic is so crucial that 2008 is the AZA's Year of the FROG!

Amazing Insects - NEW!

Insects are all around us - why not give them a closer look? This kit includes plastic insects, books, curriculum, activity guides, and more!

Australia: Animals Down Under

Help your students uncover the mysterious animals that make their home in Australia. Dress a student up as a kangaroo or learn to play the didgeridoo. This kit includes posters, biofacts, flags, instruments and more.

BATS!

Uncover the amazing world of bats as you take away the myth by participating in the many activities included in this kit. Also included are posters, books, a bat skeleton, skulls, puppets and more.

Suitcase for Survival

Sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund and AZA, this suitcase is packed with endangered species information, curriculum and animal "biofacts." Students have a chance to see and touch rare animal coverings while learning about conservation.

Animal Coverings for Kindergarten Teachers

This kit includes children’s stories, animal pelt samples and ideas for crafts. This is our most popular kit, so be sure to reserve it well in advance!

Oceans Alive

The oceans are alive! Our planet, mostly covered by water, is filled with movement and life. Learn all about our global seas in Oceans ALIVE! This teaching kit includes slides and curriculum with tons of activities for your classroom.

Behavioral Enrichment

Ever wonder how we keep the animals busy and active at the Zoo? Why and how we train the animals to work with us for checkups? How to train your own pet, student, or friend? This kit is full of information and activities about enrichment.

Coral Reefs

This kit includes slides, video, activities, posters and more. We can supplement the curriculum with coral samples upon request.

To Check Out an Outreach Kit: For more information or to check on the availability of these resources, please contact the Academic Programs Coordinator by email or by phone: (801) 584-4551.