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#Caturdays are best when they come with bro hugs f

#Caturdays are best when they come with bro hugs from Vulcan and Baron🤗

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #lions #brothers

Your mid-week pick me up, delivered in a tiny yet

Your mid-week pick me up, delivered in a tiny yet feisty package ✨

Have you been to visit black-footed cat Gaia, the smallest and most deadly feline among them? Find her in the third hallway of the Small Animal Building on your next zoo day! 🐾

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #gaiacat #blackfootedcat

What vibe do you bring to the function? (snow cub

What vibe do you bring to the function? (snow cub edition) ❄️🐾

#ICYMI: 4-month-old snow leopard cubs Pavlova and Bhutan have starting exploring their outdoor habitat! Guests can now visit them in Asian Highlands 🤩   Please note the cubs have access to indoor spaces and may choose to be inside.

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #snowleopardcubs #babyanimals #cubs #utah

Teething, crawling, and growing—oh my! 4-month-

Teething, crawling, and growing—oh my!

4-month-old baby gorilla, Addo, is hitting growth milestones left and right – animal care teams have observed at least eight teeth (and counting!) in the youngster, who has started munching on twigs and greens alongside his troop. He’s getting stronger by the day, holding tight to mom Pele’s back, starting to crawl, and even beginning to stand up on his own. Dad Husani and sister Georgia are eagerly awaiting the chance to play with their littlest troop member 🧡

Addo represents an important step in the conservation of western lowland gorillas. As a critically endangered species, every birth is vital to maintaining a genetically diverse and healthy gorilla population. Gorillas face threats like hunting and deforestation, largely due to coltan mining—a mineral found in cell phones.

👉Want to help protect gorillas in their natural habitat? Donate your old electronics – whether broken, old, locked, drowned, or bedazzled – to the zoo! ♻️ Coltan can be extracted from old devices and recycled in new electronics, decreasing the need for destructive mining practices.

🦍 You can also support gorilla conservation by visiting our resident troop: Husani, Mary, Jabali, Georgia, Pele, and, of course, baby Addo, here at the zoo.

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #WorldGorillaDay

✨BOOLIGHTS 2024🎃 Step into a bewitching worl

✨BOOLIGHTS 2024🎃

Step into a bewitching world of pumpkins and glowing displays at BooLights, Hogle Zoo’s signature fall event brought to you by @mountainamericacu 🍁

👻 WHEN: Select nights October 2-30, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

🧙WHAT: Experience the new Witch’s House program in Oasis Plaza, visit Dr. Frankenstein’s Lab at Wildlife Theater, and take a nighttime ride on the Eccles Express train.

As the animals go to bed, the zoo will transform into a spooktacular destination of Halloween lights, entertainment, and attractions for ghouls of all ages.

Get your tickets now at the link in our bio!

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #boolights #halloween #utahfall #utah #utahevents

❤️ Happy International Red Panda Day! Get to

❤️ Happy International Red Panda Day!

Get to know more about MowMow and how he trains with Keeper Maria 🐾

Celebrate red pandas with us in Asian Highlands today at:
* 9:30 am for themed enrichment
* 11:30 am to watch a training session with MowMow
* and 2:30 pm to see him munch on his favorite snacks!

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #redpanda #redpandaday

❄️🐾 Storm warning: snow in September! Expe

❄️🐾 Storm warning: snow in September!

Expect floof with a shower of cuteness: Pavlova (female) and Bhutan (male) have begun exploring their outdoor habitat in Asian Highlands. Following three veterinary exams and time behind the scenes to bond with each other and their care team, guests are now able to sneak a peek at Babs’ #snowballs ✨

As they settle into their new habitat, please note the cubs have access to indoor spaces and may choose to be inside.

Plan your visit at the link in our bio!

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #snowleopard #cubs #babyanimals #utah

Meet Juniper, a gray fox who found a home at Hogle

Meet Juniper, a gray fox who found a home at Hogle Zoo in 2023 after being abandoned as a young kit in New Mexico. Nicknamed “Junie” by her care teams, Juniper was born with congenital hydrocephalus – a condition that causes a buildup of fluid around her brain – and has lost most of her eyesight as a result.

Due to this condition, Juniper requires high levels of care from her animal care team, veterinarians, and Hogle Zoo’s health partners. 🩺 Juniper receives regular anti-inflammatory medicines and her care team closely monitors her appetite, weight, and watches for any neurological signs. Juniper stays active and curious despite the challenges, enjoying enrichment activities and a specially adapted training program designed to help her thrive.

🧡 Training Juniper requires patience and dedication, and we are lucky to have a team of keepers deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life for this sweet, smart, and determined fox.

To learn more about Juniper, visit the link in our bio and see her alongside habitat mates Willow and Peppercorn at Wild Utah!
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Photo 1: Juniper, gray fox at Utah’s Hogle Zoo.
Photo 2: Juniper with her care team at the zoo awaiting a detailed eye exam from a @medvet ophthalmologist in 2023.
Photo 3: An MRI taken at the Utah MR Research Center showing the buildup of fluid around Juniper’s brain, leading to the congenital hydrocephalus diagnosis.

Smile if you’re ready for the weekend 😆🤪

Smile if you’re ready for the weekend 😆🤪

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #orangutans #orangutan #weekend #utah #utahfall

With incredibly heavy hearts, we are saying goodby

With incredibly heavy hearts, we are saying goodbye to male Pallas’ cat, Petenka, who passed away on September 8, 2024. Petenka was recently placed under close veterinary care, receiving daily treatment for periodic seizures. He passed away at the age of 13, surrounded by his dedicated care team.

Petenka was the second oldest Pallas’ cat in human care, surpassing the average 11-year lifespan in their natural habitat. Affectionately nicknamed “Potato” by his care team, he was known for his hops of excitement and his love of lounging in dens within his habitat – so much so that he didn’t mind occasionally getting snowed in. His ultimate grumpy cat face will be adoringly remembered by zoo staff, volunteers, and guests.

These past few days have been incredibly difficult for the entire zoo team. Losing beloved members of our zoo family profoundly impacts everyone and never gets easier. We understand the difficulty of processing recent passings at Utah’s Hogle Zoo, and we are mourning alongside you. Thank you for your continued support during this difficult time. We are so fortunate to have been able to care for Petenka.

To read more about Petenka, visit the link in our bio.

Can’t be #Caturday without Gaia 🐱 #utahshogl

Can’t be #Caturday without Gaia 🐱

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #Caturday

What’re you lookin’ at? 🤨🦓 If your answ

What’re you lookin’ at? 🤨🦓

If your answer was ze-bros Dakota and Corkeey, you’d be right!

👉 Looking to spend some time with these bros? You can get up close and personal with the bachelor herd of Hartmann’s mountain zebra with a zebra encounter in the High Desert Oasis exhibit! Learn about their favorite snacks (and maybe even give them a few!), feel the difference in their stripes, and chat with their keepers.

A @mountainamericacu #ProTip: you can book your zebra encounter NOW at the link in our bio! Look for “Zoo Tours & Encounters”.

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #zebra

#CUBdate on Babs’ snowballs! ❄️🐾 After t

#CUBdate on Babs’ snowballs! ❄️🐾

After their recent 12-week veterinary checkup, we confirmed one boy and one girl 💙

We can’t wait for you to meet them this fall. Stay tuned for more updates!

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #snowleopard #snowballs #babyanimals

Happy sand cat Saturday🐱… or is it sand CATur

Happy sand cat Saturday🐱… or is it sand CATurday?!

We hope your weekend is as good as Asim exploring his new enrichment 🐾

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #Caturday #sandcat

Tikiti? More like Ti-CUTIE! 🐗 We’re so excite

Tikiti? More like Ti-CUTIE! 🐗 We’re so excited to welcome 1-year-old female warthog Tikiti (pronounced tee-KEE-tee) to Hogle Zoo!

The young warthog comes to us from @dallaszoo on a @zoos_aquariums Species Survival Plan (SSP) breeding recommendation with our resident male warthog, Swifty. Her name means ‘watermelon’ in Swahili, reflecting her bright and sweet nature 🍉

You can easily distinguish Tikiti from Swifty by her smaller size and shorter tusks. Tikiti is also often seen with her tail twisting and flipping through the air!

Since her arrival, Tikiti has been getting to know her new care team and participating in training sessions. She’s also begun getting to know Swifty and has started introductions with her new habitat-mates, including giraffes, zebras, guineafowl, and an ostrich.

You *might* spot Tikiti exploring in African Savanna as she settles into her new home. Stay tuned for more updates!

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #warthog #newresident

This Addo-rable baby is growing by the minute! 🦍

Addo’s animal care team has noted at least four teeth in the 3-month-old, who’s been chewing on his hands—and of course, his mom’s—as he teethes. He’s getting stronger, using his back legs more and even trying to pull himself up! 💪 Often, you’ll find Pele (mom) lying on her back with an arm out, giving him the perfect support as he practices.

His curiosity is also growing— Addo has started noticing his care team, looking right at them when they interact with him and Pele. While he isn’t eating solid foods just yet, he’s definitely curious about what mom is munching on!

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #babygorilla #gorilla #babyanimals #utah

River otters Howard and Nessie are *very* serious,

River otters Howard and Nessie are *very* serious, not at all curious, and definitely not playful… 😉

#DidYouKnow when river otters play, it strengthens their social bonds and helps enhance their hunting skills? This playful pair can often be seen twisting, turning, rolling and diving in their habitat in Rocky Shores 🦦

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #riverotter #otters

We are heartbroken to share the loss of beloved ma

We are heartbroken to share the loss of beloved male snow leopard, Chimeegui (Chim), who passed away on August 17, 2024. After observing muzzle swelling and drainage, our animal care and health teams worked tirelessly to determine the cause and create treatment options as his health rapidly declined. Though incredibly hard, we made the decision to humanely euthanize him with kindness and consideration for his comfort.

Chim has been a cherished resident since his birth at Hogle Zoo in 2012. Known for being a very chatty cat with much to say, he often greeted his keepers with his signature yowls and mews. He quickly won the hearts of everyone in Asian Highlands with his calm demeanor and eagerness to interact with visitors.

In 2021, Chim was joined by Babs, a female snow leopard, as part of a @zoos_aquariums Species Survival Program (SSP) breeding recommendation. In June 2024, Babs delivered two healthy cubs. As snow leopards are solitary by nature, Chim was not involved in the birth or raising of the cubs. Babs and her cubs are doing well behind-the-scenes as they continue to adapt safely and comfortably to their new environment. Guests can expect to visit them this fall.

With the birth of his two cubs, Chim helped contribute significantly to the conservation of vulnerable snow leopards. It was an immense privilege to have him in our care as an ambassador to his species.

This loss is deeply felt by our entire zoo team, and we understand that it is difficult news for our community to process. Thank you for your support and understanding as we mourn this loss. Chim will be dearly missed. 💙

To read more about Chim, visit the link in our bio.

Swinging into your feed to celebrate #WorldOrangut

Swinging into your feed to celebrate #WorldOrangutanDay 🦧 🧡 We ape-solutely love our resident orangutans!

To learn more about Tuah, Acara, Mia, and Kawan, and how to protect orangutans in their natural habitat, visit the Orangutan Day highlight on our page!

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #WorldOrangutanDay

🐴 Mongolian wild horses Dimitri and Mikhail hav

🐴 Mongolian wild horses Dimitri and Mikhail have started training with their keepers!

The boys have begun learning behaviors like tracking targets, backing up, and letting their team close to their hooves. Healthy hooves = happy horses, so learning to participate in hoof care is especially important.

You can learn more about Dimitri and Mikhail at Training 101 at the High Desert Oasis! Keep an eye on our schedule, posted daily to our story to catch the next training.

#utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #mongolianwildhorse #training

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