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10:00-11:30 AM Time for a check up! Animals at the zoo go to the doctors, just like you. They have checkups and take medicine. Learn how we take care of our animals as we practice being veterinarians on our favorite teddy bears. *Please bring a stuffed animal to this class*
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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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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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10:00-11:30 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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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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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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This camp is five (5) days | 9 AM - 4 PM Step into the shoes of a zoo veterinarian! Explore the care of animals, from tiny tarantulas to tall giraffes, and discover how zookeepers, vet techs, and veterinarians work together to promote healthy lifestyles for these animals. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the important tasks these professionals perform to ensure the animals are thriving and gain valuable hands-on skills along the way.
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6:00-9:00 PM Unleash a kaleidoscope of creativity as we transform the classic zebra into a watercolor, rainbow-striped showstopper. Enjoy a fun evening of creativity, animal inspiration, and a masterpiece as bright and brilliant as your imagination. No experience necessary.
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This camp is three (3) days. | 2-3 year olds - 9:30- 11 AM 4-5 year olds - 1:00 - 2:30 PM One ostrich, two camels, three mountain lions! Come count with us at Utah’s Hogle Zoo in this camp all about animals and numbers. This adult and child camp includes stories, crafts, activities, and animal visits.
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This camp is four (4) days. | 1:00-4:00 PM Hop, dance, wiggle, and crawl! Animals move in all sorts of ways. Join us for an exciting week of movement and exercise as we learn how animals get around.
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This camp is four (4) days. | 9 AM - 12 PM Faster than a speeding lion, more powerful than a mighty gorilla. From super strength to bionic vision, invisibility to lightning speed, animals have incredible powers! Put on your mask and cape, and join us to learn all about the superheroes of the animal world.
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10:00-11:30 AM Zig, zag, and zoom like a zebra on this wild adventure! Exercise is important for staying healthy – even for Zoo animals. Join us on a journey to discover how animals move.
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