Utah's Hogle Zoo

Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, known as the "polar bear capital of the world," sits on the western coast of Hudson Bay at the mouth of the Churchill River. It draws hundreds of polar bears that come to hunt seals on the sea ice as winter sets in. This unique town is home to Polar Bears International (PBI) the world’s leading polar bear conservation organization. Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a proud partner of PBI. In 2022, Rocky Shores Senior Keeper Kimmy McIntyre traveled to Churchill to gain insights on polar bear conservation and share knowledge on Arctic protection.?Returning in October 2024 as a field ambassador, Kimmy led tours to educate visitors on?Arctic sea?ice, polar bear adaptations, and the ongoing impact of climate change on the region.? Read more about Kimmy’s experience and our partnership with PBI: https://lnkd.in/gbBaVgWn

Hello from Asian Highlands! We are so excited to welcome one-year-old Chinese red panda, William, to Utah’s Hogle Zoo! William joins us from Lincoln Children's Zoo as part of our transition to Chinese red panda care, allowing for future breeding opportunities. William is a cautiously curious Chinese red panda, eager to explore new surroundings and enrichment opportunities. William’s care team describes him as a smart panda who enjoys training and learning new behaviors and especially loves snack time with fruit or bamboo.? ? Chinese red pandas are well-equipped for life in Utah – they tend to live in colder climates and have larger bodies and longer fur to help keep them warm. With their reddish fur, striped tails, and darker facial markings, these pandas are similar to Himalayan red pandas and face the same threats: habitat loss, degradation, and poaching.? ? William’s arrival comes after former Himalayan red panda, MowMow, departed Hogle Zoo on a breeding recommendation from the Red Panda Species Survival Plan (SSP).? ? Native to the mountainous forests of China, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar, red pandas belong to their own family, Ailuridae. They are divided into two species: Ailurus fulgens fulgens (Himalayan red pandas, like MowMow) and Ailurus fulgens styani (Chinese red pandas, like William). Through our partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) and several recommendations, we have transferred our care from Himalayan red pandas to Chinese red pandas. We are so excited to welcome William to the Hogle Zoo family! You can visit him now in Asian Highlands. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dh4aNs39

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Utah’s Hogle Zoo is celebrating educators and first responders in October with free zoo and BooLights admission! Educator Discount | October 1-15, 2024 Educators (including employees, aids, admins, and out-of-state educators from preschool through college) with a valid school ID or proof of employment will receive free zoo admission and BooLights between October 1-15, 2024, and up to 50% off admission for two of their guests. Discount only available at the ticket window. First Responder Discount | October 16-31, 2024 First responders (including firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, emergency medical members, search and rescue, or other individuals (including an employee of a legally organized and recognized volunteer organization) with valid ID or proof of employment will receive free zoo admission and BooLights between October 16-31, 2024, and up to 50% off admission for two of their guests. Discount only available at the ticket window. October discounts are made possible through your support of the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP)! More details: https://lnkd.in/gyYTh9DP

???? Storm warning: snow in September! Guests can now visit snow leopard cubs Pavlova (female) and Bhutan (male) in Asian Highlands. Following three veterinary exams and time behind the scenes to bond with each other and their care team, guests are now able to sneak a peek at Babs’?#snowballs?? ? As they settle into their new habitat, please note the cubs have access to indoor spaces and may choose to be inside. Learn more about Pavlova and Bhutan at https://lnkd.in/gFdxqRHt

Meet Juniper, a gray fox who found a home at Hogle Zoo in 2023 after being abandoned as a young kit in New Mexico.?Nicknamed “Junie” by her care teams,?Juniper?was born with congenital hydrocephalus – a condition that causes a buildup of fluid around her brain – and has lost most of her eyesight as a result. ? Due to this condition, Juniper requires high levels of care from her animal care team, veterinarians, and Hogle Zoo’s health partners. ?? Juniper receives regular anti-inflammatory medicines and her care team closely monitors her appetite, weight, and watches for any neurological signs. Juniper stays active and curious despite the challenges, enjoying enrichment activities and a specially adapted training program designed to help her thrive. ? ?? Training Juniper requires patience and dedication,?and we are lucky to have a team of keepers deeply committed to enhancing?the?quality of life for this sweet,?smart, and determined fox. ? To learn more about Juniper, visit https://lnkd.in/gegrfUDN and see her alongside habitat mates Willow and Peppercorn at Wild Utah! . . . MedVet?| University of Utah Health | University of Utah Radiology and Imaging Sciences