Nurturing respect and appreciation for the natural worldZoo Camps
Adventures at the Zoo all year long!
Adventures at the Zoo all year long!
What security policies does the Zoo have in place for Virtual Summer Camps? The Zoo will be using the WebEx platform for all of our virtual summer camps. Each camper will be checked into the camp by a parent. After clicking on the link for that day’s camp – which is sent to you shortly before camp begins – you will enter a virtual waiting room. We will let one camper in at a time, so only registered participants will be allowed in.
We have one staff person dedicated to teaching the summer camp, plus another to run the WebEx experience, who will be monitoring chat, microphones, and cameras for internet safety at all times. Our platform is also monitored by the Utah Education and Technology Network, which provides extra safeguards for our programming. We want to create a fun, safe environment for all participants. If you have individual concerns, please feel free to contact us at education@hoglezoo.org
Virtual Zoo Camps
Bring the fun of summer camp home! These short online classes offer kids the chance to participate in some aspects of summer camp here at Utah’s Hogle Zoo with live lessons, animal visits, and activities! For most camps, each day is a stand-alone camp. Attend one or attend them all!
Important Information: A computer/tablet/laptop with video, sound, and microphone capabilities and access to the internet will be required to participate in virtual camps.
Please provide an accurate and current email address to receive the invitation to join the virtual camp.
Craft materials and activities will be mailed out 5 days before the camp. Please provide an accurate address to receive these supplies. Anyone registered less than 5 days before camp may not receive their supplies in time. A pdf version of the craft will be available to print.
A virtual camp guide will be emailed out a couple of days before the camp with instructions on how to access the online class, needed materials, camp schedule, and extra activities to do at home.
Cost per class is $8.00 for Zoo members and $10 for nonmembers
Each class includes:
Monday, July 27: 10:00 am -11:00 am Can you stand like a flamingo? Or stretch like a giraffe? We’ll learn how animals move and practice some animal yoga as we meet some of the Zoo’s movers and shakers.
Tuesday, July 28: 10:00 am -11:00 am What and how do animals eat? We’ll meet some animals, take a look at some of their favorite foods and see how their teeth help them to polish off lunch!
Wednesday, July 29: 10:00 am -11:00 am Discover how we care for the animals at the Zoo. Then use your newly learned skills to be a veterinarian or animal keeper to care for your favorite stuffed animal buddy.
Thursday, July 27: 10:00 am -11:00 am Why do some animals have tails, and others don’t? We’ll get to the “bottom” of this mystery and meet some animals with tails and how they use them during this wagging good time!
Each day includes:
July 1-3
From the smallest animal to the largest, you’ll discover who makes their home in this rough habitat.
July 6-7 & 9-10
You be the Judge! Decide who has the best voice, dance moves, or skills to be crowned the winner of this exciting animal contest.
July 20-22: 10:00am – Noon
From the massive elephants, rhinos, and giraffes to the tiny sand cat, ball python, and hissing cockroach, we will discover how these African inhabitants interact in their ecosystems!
July 27-29
How and what do animals eat? Herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, all have a place at the table as we discover how the animals at the Zoo dig into a meal and who got stuck cleaning up!
July 13-16
Monday, July 13, 10am-Noon
What animals live right in our backyard? Take a trip across the state of Utah to discover the vast array of habitats and the animals that live right alongside us.
Tuesday, July 14: 10 am-Noon
Why do lizards have a tail? How do poison dart frogs get their poison? Discover how these unique adaptations help animals survive in the wild.
Wednesday, July 15: 10 am-Noon
Discover who’s a monkey and who’s an ape. We’ll have a swinging good time as we as we uncover the fascinating lives of primates.
Thursday, July 16: 10 am-Noon
Looking for a camp with cattitude? Meet our favorite felines, and learn what you can do to protect them. We’re paw-sitive you’ll agree; this camp is purr-fect!
July 20 -22: 10:00 am-Noon
From the massive elephants, rhinos, and giraffes to the tiny sand cat, ball python, and hissing cockroach, we will discover how these African inhabitants interact in their ecosystems!
July 27-29
How and what do animals eat? Herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, all have a place at the table as we discover how the animals at the Zoo dig into a meal and who got stuck cleaning up!
Each day includes:
July 7-10 10:00 am-Noon
In this modified version of our popular summer camp, you’ll go behind the scenes to get an insider’s view of what it takes to care for animals as small as a cockroach and as big as a rhinoceros. You’ll have the chance to virtually meet some of our animal care staff and one of the Zoo’s veterinarians. We recommend you sign-up for all four days of this camp to understand what it takes to care for the animals at the Zoo.
July 20-23; 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
From music and literature to movies and social media, animals are everywhere in pop culture. Designed with your tweens and teens in mind, they’ll explore the role animals play in our various forms of entertainment, and learn how we can protect animals from becoming just myths and legends.
Monday, July 20, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
The battle for survival is real in the animal world, and animals of all types have evolved wicked moves to find food, outwit their opponents and face the ultimate challenge — passing on their genes to the next generation! Many animals have such amazing abilities that they inspired us to create fantastical creatures with even wilder abilities so incredible that you’ll want to collect them all!
Tuesday, July 21, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Earth is uniquely positioned in our solar system to provide us with a variety of biomes and habitats to support life. When imagining galaxies far, far away, we often think of planets that aren’t so particularly placed. What if an entire world were a single biome? Let the force of curiosity guide you as we travel the stars and the Zoo in search of inspiration to create a sci-fi planet, populated with perfectly adapted lifeforms!
Wednesday, July 22, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
The wizarding world is about to collide with the Zoo’s in this magical class about beasts — from dragons to hippogriffs! Uncover the enchanting powers of animals that hide from muggle eyes, and meet some of the incredible animals that inspired them. You’ll uncover the magic in the animals all around you!
Friday, July 31, 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm
Journey through time as you explore the geologic time scale of our prehistoric predecessors. Discover the adaptations of dinosaurs that allowed them to rule the planet for millions of years, and why they become extinct. Uncover the connections between modern-day animals and their ancient ancestors and see which living creatures might still be dinosaurs.
$65 per camp, $55 for members
In this Halloween-themed day camp, kids will learn how the animals at the Zoo are trained, and what special treats make them go wild!
Dates:
When the days get short and the temperature drops, animals must find a way to survive the winter season. Some may migrate, others hibernate! Come discover how animals have adapted to endure the cold winter season! Campers will spend the day doing hands-on activities, crafts, playing games, and will get up-close animal experiences!
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 watching up-close trainings, cleaning exhibits and creating enrichment for some of our animals. We will provide lunch, a T-shirt and a Keeper-tastic time!
$100 per participant – Ages 12-17
Online Registrations: A confirmation will be sent to you via e-mail once you have registered online for your desired program. If you don’t receive an e-mail confirmation, please check your spam folder. For further questions call (801)584-4562. To register online choose classes from the menu.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICIES: After registration is confirmed, Utah’s Hogle Zoo adheres to a no-refund, no-credit, no-substitution policy. If you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation
NOTICE: Due to various reasons including allergies, known or otherwise, we will NOT be providing snacks during classes and camps this year. Please be sure to send the appropriate number of snacks, a lunch for all day classes and camps as well as a water bottle or drinks for your child. A water fountain is always available and we encourage the use of water bottles.
If your child is enrolled in a day class please be sure to send them with a snack and a drink.
If they are enrolled in two day classes for the same day they will need 2 snacks, a lunch and 3 drinks.
If your child is enrolled in one of our all day camps they will need to bring 2 snacks, a lunch and 3 drinks for each day.
There is a water fountain that is always available and we encourage you to send water bottles with your children.
Zoo Camp Registration Additional Info
An email will be sent out a week prior to the start of camp with details and further instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Lunch and Snacks
Spring Day Camps– $65 per camp, $55 for members
