Want to help study western toads in scenic mountain landscapes across Utah?
Join Utah's Hogle Zoo as a community scientist this summer!
Community science is a collaborative effort in which the members of the public participate in scientific research alongside wildlife managers and professional scientists. Community scientists help fill data gaps on native wildlife species and their habitats and therefore provide a vital service for wildlife conservation and management.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo collaborates with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to monitor populations of the western toad across Utah. The western toad, one of the four priority amphibian species in the state, is considered a Species of Greatest Conservation Need and is found only in Utah’s high-elevation wetlands. Come help the Zoo conduct surveys of this elusive amphibian!
TRAINING EVENT
We encourage you to join us in person at the Zoo's annual community science training event for the Western Toad Conservation Program. At this event, you will learn:
- All about western toads (including why this is an amazing species!)
- What the Zoo is doing to help recover their populations
- How to collect important data on toads, other amphibians, and their habitats
- How to use specialized equipment in the field
- How to sign-up for events this summer
A portion of the training event may take place outside (weather permitting). Please dress accordingly!
