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10:00-11:30 AM Hurry! Hurry! Wait! Sometimes waiting for something you want is hard, but there are many animals that are experts at waiting. Discover all the different animals who have a special talent for waiting patiently, and see if you can learn to wait, just like a crocodile!
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6:00-9:00 PM Celebrate a love that’s as strong as two otters holding hands. In this guided acrylic class, you will paint an adorable pair of otters floating together on glittering water, surrounded by warm Valentine charm. Enjoy a cozy evening of creativity, animal inspiration, and a heartfelt masterpiece you’ll treasure. No experience needed!
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Girl Scouts will learn about habitats and how to protect them when outdoors. They will learn what animals need to survive in the wild and how those needs might change throughout their lives. During this class scouts will complete 4 out of 5 of the requirements for the junior habitats badge. Adults are welcome to attend class but are not required to stay. Badges are not provided by the zoo.
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Girl Scouts will learn how to observe animals as scientists! They will use all of their senses to discover and learn more about the animals at Hogle Zoo. Adults are welcome to attend class but are not required to stay. Badges are not provided by the zoo.
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10:00-11:30 AM We all have a favorite food, but it’s important to eat a balanced meal. Zoo animals have to eat right too! Some love leafy green salad, and others only eat juicy meat, and others eat just about anything.
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Bugs help us in lots of important ways. Explore the world of bugs and learn more about these little creatures that do so much! During this class scouts will pass off on several of the requirements for the brownie bugs badge. Adults are welcome to attend class but are not required to stay. Badges are not provided by the zoo.
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Girl Scouts will learn how to observe animals as scientists! They will use all of their senses to discover and learn more about the animals at Hogle Zoo. Adults are welcome to attend class but are not required to stay. Badges are not provided by the zoo.
Register on gsutah.org10:00-11:30 AM Join us for a fun-filled morning all about kindness, sharing, and using our best manners. Come discover which animals can teach us how to be polite in this exciting animal adventure!
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Girl Scouts will learn about nocturnal animals and how to protect them when outdoors. They will learn what types of adaptations animals need to survive in darkness and how to spot them. During this class scouts will complete 5 out of 5 of the requirements for the Cadette Night Owl badge. Adults are welcome to attend class but are not required to stay. Badges are not provided by the zoo.
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Girl Scouts will learn about habitats and how to protect them when outdoors. They will learn what animals need to survive in the wild and how those needs might change throughout their lives. During this class scouts will complete 4 out of 5 of the requirements for the junior habitats badge. Adults are welcome to attend class but are not required to stay. Badges are not provided by the zoo.
Register on gsutah.orgBugs help us in lots of important ways. Explore the world of bugs and learn more about these little creatures that do so much! During this class scouts will pass off on several of the requirements for the brownie bugs badge. Adults are welcome to attend class but are not required to stay. Badges are not provided by the zoo.
Register on gsutah.org8:30 AM-4:00 PM Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a zookeeper? Do you have a passion for animals? This full-day class allows adults 18 years and older to step into the world of zoos and learn about how Utah's Hogle Zoo cares for its animals. You will learn about the day-to-day operations of running an AZA-accredited zoo and how animal well-being is at the heart of everything a zookeeper does in their day: from cleaning enclosures, to preparing meals, and to providing enrichment. This deep dive into zookeeping will help you discover what the zoo does for conservation and how you can take action to become a Champion for Wildlife.
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6:00-9:00 PM Finish out spring with cute and cuddly vibes by painting this adorable scene featuring everyone's favorite bamboo eater- the panda. Simple shapes and bold colors make this painting easy to create and impossible not to love!
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10:00-11:30 AM Is it time for a visit to the dentist? Come put a smile on your face when you discover how zookeepers and dentists help animals keep their teeth healthy!
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8:30 AM-4:00 PM Do you love animals? Do you think measuring, scrubbing, sweeping, and interacting with wild animals would be a perfect 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 learning about the life of a zookeeper. The program includes watching animal training, learning about animal diets, meeting ambassador animals and helping to clean exhibits. We will provide lunch, a T-shirt and a Keeper‒tastic time!
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This camp is five (5) days | 9AM - 4PM Paint like a giraffe and dance like an ostrich! Join us for an art adventure as we investigate the lives of animals through art. This camp is jam-packed with painting, drawing, sculpting, and enrichment building. You'll even meet some of the zoo's animal artists. Each day will focus on a different art medium.
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10:00-11:30 AM Come let out your wild side! Spend a morning learning how different animals express emotion and explore how to express your own wild feelings with us.
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This camp is five (5) days | 9AM - 4PM From busy beavers building dams to wild inventions inspired by animals, this camp is packed with hands-on STEM fun! We’ll explore how animals build, how we build to help them, and how their clever ideas spark amazing human creations.
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