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Cousin Alex, Anna, and Abby Miller enjoy the train at the Zoo

Happenings at Utah’s Hogle Zoo

Our family loves going to Hogle Zoo! Here is a list of their "events and happennings".

Breakfast with the Bunny

Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast prepared by Hogle Zoo’s Executive Chef, plus a special Easter craft, visits from some of the Zoo’s small animals and more. Of course, the highlight of the event will be a visit with the Easter Bunny and having your kids photo taken with that "Wascally Wabbit."

When: Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Zoo Members General Public
Adults (ages 13-64) $14 Adults (ages 13-64) $18
Children (ages 3-12) $12 Children (ages 3-12) $16
Infants (ages 0-2) $8 Infants (ages 0-2) $8
Seniors (ages 65+) $12 Seniors (ages 65+) $16

Seating is extremely limited, so make your reservations now! Pay in advance at Guest Services or by calling (801) 584-1769. For more information visit www.hoglezoo.org.

You can protect endangered animals in the wild by taking a minute to support an important initiative.

Utah’s Hogle Zoo, along with the other 209 zoos and aquariums accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, are seeking public support for a petition asking Congress to increase the funds it allocates to protect wildlife in their native lands. You can sign the petition, now, online at http://www.hoglezoo.org/. Click on the “Two Million for $2 Million” link and follow the directions to have your voice heard.

AZA and its institutions are asking Congress for $2 million to annually fund conservation and research programs that protect wildlife species that you care about: tigers, great apes, Asian and African elephants, marine turtles and rhinos. These animals face tremendous danger in the wild from poaching, habitat loss, human-animal conflict and many other serious problems. The funding we’re seeking will help protect them through the federal Multinational Species Conservation Fund, which has a 14-year track record of making a difference to protect wild animals.

World of the Wild Art Exhibition

The Zoo’s 13th annual art exhibit is on display.

When: Now through Sunday, April 3
Time: Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with your Hogle Zoo membership

This exhibit was started to provide Utah artists an opportunity to display their works of wildlife and "wildnature" in a setting complimentary to their work. This show has grown to be one of the best venues in Utah for viewing wildlife and nature art.

World of the Wild posters and T-shirts are for sale. Most of the art on display is for sale, with a portion of all sales going to help fund future art programs at the Zoo.

Would you like to work at the “wildest” place in town?Come to Utah’s Hogle Zoo’s seasonal job fair.

When: March 7th and 8th Time: Anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00p.m. Positions to be filled include: Retail Food Service Admission gate Train Education – Eco-Explorers

Serious applicants must be 15 or older to apply. You must be 16 or older to work in the Admission Gate, and 18 or older to work in the Train area. Starting wage is $6.75.
Eco-Explorers: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must have attended at least one year of college. Applicants should be available April 1 through the end of September, and will work an average of 30-40 hours a week. Starting wage is $8.00 or more, DOE, with bonuses available.

For more information, visit us online at http://www.hoglezoo.org/about/jobs/.

Are you looking for something "wild" to do this summer?

Applications are being accepted for the Volunteer program now through March 1, 2006.

The volunteer program invites kids (age 12 and older) to learn about the zoo and its animals. Educate yourself, and others, about the fascinating world of animals.

Volunteer opportunities include:
Interpreters
Zoo Aides
Docents
For more information or to apply online, log onto the zoo's website at http://www.hoglezoo.org/ or contact Suzanne Blockburger at 582-1631 ext. 737.

Zoo Members and Friends!

To serve you better we want to know what you think about the Zoo. Please take our online survey at http://www.hoglezoo.org/. Tell us what you really think. Your answers and comments will remain anonymous.

A popup will appear or you can click on the “Take Our Survey” button. Click “Now” to take the survey. (Once per computer.)

To thank you for completing the survey, we will send you a coupon worth 25% off at our Wild Zootique!!

Thanks for taking the Survey! If you have questions write to surveycomments@hoglezoo.org.