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10:00-11:30 AM Listen up, little cubs - it's time for a morning of animal adventure. Come discover why it's important for animals to be good listeners and learn how we can do the same!
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6:00-9:00 PM Welcome the earliest hints of autumn with a cozy evening of art inspired by the clever charm of foxes. In this guided acrylic class, warm fall colors dance across the canvas as you paint a sly fox nestled among turning leaves and golden light. Relax into the magic of the changing season and leave with a masterpiece that brings fall’s enchantment home. No experience necessary.
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8:30 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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10:00-11:30 AM Rub-a-dub-dub, two animals in the bathtub! Find out how animals stay clean by doing many of the same things you do at home.
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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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10:00-11:30 AM It's almost bedtime at the zoo! Join us as we explore how animals wind down for the night and discover the ways their bedtime routines are just like yours.
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10:00-11:30 AM Feathers, furs, shells, and scales - animals know exactly what to wear! Join us for a wild morning as we explore animal coverings and compare them to the clothes that help us thrive in different weather.
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10:00-11:30 AM Cleaning up is important for everyone, from kids to vultures! Let’s learn from our animal role models how to keep spaces neat and tidy.
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