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Want to make a huge difference in the life of a Hogle Zoo animal? With our new Zoo A.D.O.P.T. program, now you can!

An adoption donation of only $35 will help a zoo animal of your choice get the specialized care it deserves.Choose from these incredible animals:

For more information about how to adopt your animal, call our Zoo A.D.O.P.T. Ambassador at 801-584-1741 or email us at [email protected].

Polar BearGrizzly BearCalifornia Sea LionAfrican ElephantWhite Rhinoceros Reticulated GiraffeAmur LeopardAmur TigerSnow Leopard

Grey WolfSiamese CrocodileAldabra TortoiseWhite-Handed GibbonOstrichesBald EagleBornean OrangutanWestern Lowland GorillaHoffman’s Sloth

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Cost $35 $60 $85 $200 $500 Cost $35 $60 $85 $200 $500

Adoption Certificate x x x x x Invite to Adopter Event x x x

Animal Fact Sheet x x x x x Recognition at Zoo x x x

Adoption Magnet x x x x x Keeper Talk* x x

Recognition on Website x x x x x Tickets to the Zoo 2 4

Animal Photo x x x x Enrichment Opportunity* x

Animal Plush x x x x *Restrictions may apply

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What It Takes

to Run the Zoo

W hen Brigham Young stuck his cane in the ground in

1847 and uttered the now famous phrase, “This is the right place,” at the mouth of what eventually became known as Emigration Canyon, he could have easily been referring to the home of Salt Lake City’s zoo, which opened 84 years later. Hogle Zoo’s enviable location on Sunnyside Avenue for the past 82 years, above the inversion of winter and the recipient of the cool canyon breezes of summer, has proven to be “the right place” for both our animals and our guests!

But, have you ever wondered what it takes to run Hogle Zoo? Or thought about the unsung departments that help keep the Zoo operational and inviting to our guests? Let’s take a closer look: If you wonder where your investment in your yearly Zoo membership goes, keep in mind that it takes $36,500 per day to keep the Zoo functioning. Making sure the Zoo’s residents are properly nourished is a top priority. Our veterinary and keeper staffs work together to make sure our animals receive the most nutritious diets possible.

In terms of veterinary care, our animals receive nothing but the best! To keep all of our animals healthy, our veterinary staff performs exams on all of our animals each and every year. And when we say all animals, we mean it—regardless of their size or how popular they are with our guests. But, that’s not all our vets do to help our animals. In 2012, our veterinarians

performed 156 anesthetic procedures.

Some of these procedures include:

howler monkey sinus surgery, snow leopard

radical mastectomy, tiger endoscopy, ultrasound monitoring of

orangutan lymph nodes and many eye exams, training, and blood collection.

Here at Hogle Zoo, we have many geriatric animals which require medications, just as many elderly humans do. These animals, in some cases the oldest animals at any U.S. zoo, are a testament of the care and devotion all our animals receive from our dedicated veterinary and keeper

staffs. These amazing people work tirelessly to ensure our animals are cared for, happy and healthy!

Beyond animal care, there are 13 other departments that help keep the Zoo operational and

ready to welcome our guests 363 days per year. The Zoo employs just over 100 full-time staffers and that number doubles each summer with the addition of seasonal workers – and we continue to add even more each year, as the Zoo continues to grow and prosper.

Our facilities, maintenance, grounds and housekeeping personnel are responsible for keeping the restrooms clean and stocked, our event pavilion spic-and-span and ready to welcome corporate parties, and the grounds looking lush and beautiful during the spring and summer months. Additionally, each winter, they have the task of keeping the paths free of snow and ice – including throughout ZooLights. Our guest services team is available to assist all of our guests with any needs they may have to better enhance their visit, including first aid, security, map brochures, membership sales,

comment cards, and more.Other Zoo departments include

development, human resources, IT, finance, programs, marketing, graphics, education and our concessionaire, Service Systems Associates. Whew—what an incredible team!

There is certainly a lot of hard work put in on everyone’s part and that hard work is paying off! In 2012, for the fifth time within the past six years, the Zoo experienced record attendance, with more than 1.2 million guest visits. Thanks, in large part, to the multiple yearly visits made by our members, the Zoo is the most visited paid attraction in Salt Lake County and one of the most visited tourist attractions of any kind in the state.

Operating a zoo can be compared to running a very large city. And, in the case of Utah’s Hogle Zoo, we have 42 acres that require a daily, concentrated effort from our fulltime staff and seasonal workers, plus suppliers, agencies, volunteers, docents, construction workers, consultants, a volunteer board, donors, sponsors, partners and others to keep your Zoo in tip-top shape for your next visit!

It takes $36,500 per day to

keep the Zoo functioning.

Here are just a few of the items on the Zoo’s annual grocery list:

• 87tonsofalfalfaandhay;• 40tonsofproduce(including

10,000lbseachofcarrotsandbananas);

• 21tonsofmeat;• 18tonsofspecialtychow;• 14tonsoffish;• onetonofbirdseed,andvarious

grains;• and,finally,morethan700,000

insectsandcrickets.

Overall, our animals consume nearly 40 TONS of food each year–wow!

BY BRAD C. PARKIN, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MARKETING SERVICES

R ocky Shores is home to some remarkable animals. Its

inhabitants traveled here from across the country, each arriving with its own unique story. Two animals in particular overcame significant obstacles before calling Utah’s Hogle Zoo home.

These special animals are the California sea lions — Maverick, and Rocky. Both were born in the wild, where they sustained injuries that made it impossible for them to return to their home in the Pacific Ocean. When a wild animal is found stranded, it is usually in need of medical attention and is brought to a rescue and rehabilitation facility. Rescue organizations offer their patients veterinary care and a safe place to regain their strength. While the primary goal of these facilities is to help them recover, and return to the wild, they are not set up to be long-term homes. However, some animals’ injuries are so severe they would be unable to survive again in the wild. This was true for Maverick, and Rocky.

Maverick was found as a malnourished pup on the beach in 2011. He had sustained an injury to his right eye that left him partially blind. He was rescued by The Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) in California. Although his eye healed, it was permanently damaged. It was determined that he could not hunt successfully and could not be released. Rocky Shores provided him with a new home, as he was unable to hunt without full vision.

Rocky was found at less than a year old with injuries to his skull. This was

the result of a gunshot wound. His injuries deemed

him non-releasable. The surgery that

successfully removed the shrapnel from his head left

air bubbles trapped in his brain. As a result, Rocky is slightly mentally

and physically delayed. Despite the initial life-threatening circumstances surrounding his condition, Rocky made a full recovery and safely made the trip to Hogle Zoo.

These two sea lions are true survivors. Since their arrival, they have shown amazing growth in their training. Prior to their arrival, each sea lion had limited human contact and

had never been introduced to formal training. See how far they’ve come during your next visit by attending one of the daily training demonstrations and saying hello to Maverick and Rocky. They are truly astonishing tales of survival!

BY JAMES WEINPRESS, ROCKY SHORES KEEPER

Farewell Big GuyAs many of our zoo patrons already know, on July 8th we said

goodbye to our beloved adult California sea lion, Big Guy. After observing abnormal behavior and undergoing a series of tests with our vet staff, Big Guy passed away as a result of a cancer known as urogenital carcinoma.

This cancer is common in California sea lions and had spread to his lungs.

Big Guy was a true gentle giant, allowing our younger sea lion boys to curl up with him on cool evenings and play

all around him during the day. As one of his trainers I was amazed at his intelligence, learning many new behaviors in a relatively short period of time. He also showed resounding patience with us as we learned how to best work with him. He never let his blindness slow him down; he simply adapted and let his other abilities shine. Thanks to the efforts of his rescuers at the Marine Mammal Center in Fort MacArthur, California, we were able to provide Big Guy with a loving home at Rocky Shores.

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Maverick and Rocky, Sea Lions

Big Guy, Sea Lion


Aren’t animals amazing? They survive in every kind of climate

on earth! Those that live in harsh climates adapt to severe conditions. For example, animals that live in the desert adjust to hot days, freezing nights and sometimes long periods without rain. One of these desert animals is the Mojave desert sidewinder.

This snake is named for the unusual form of movement it uses to scoot across hot sand. Sidewinders use sideways locomotion, with the body moving in an S-shaped curve. This method allows them to produce static friction which keeps them from slipping

across soft, sandy substrate.

The sidewinder has eye protection to shade its eyes

from the blistering sun and prevent sand

from getting in them. Typically nocturnal, these

animals will find places to hide and rest during the heat of the day

and to hunt at night. Sidewinders also maintain a constant body temperature that is largely independent of its habitat temperature. In fact, when they are babies, sidewinders will mass together into a continuously moving ball inside their den. They do this to plug the opening to their home and keep the temperature a pleasant 89°! This behavior has not been documented in any other snake species.

Another example of an animal adapted to desert life is the African bat-eared fox. With huge ears, they are able to actually hear bugs crawling under the sand. But, that’s not all their ears are good for. They also help to keep the fox cool. How, you ask? Well, there are a large number of blood vessels in their

ears that, when dilated, allows their body heat to escape.

These are just some of the amazing adaptations animals have to survive a harsh desert life.

Desert SurvivalSOLITARY BY NATURE

BY EMILY MEROLA AND CELESTE CAMBARERI,SMALL ANIMAL BUILDING KEEPERS

The adaptations of desert animals are nothing short of miraculous.Consider these facts:

• Desertmammalshave“furshoes!”Afurliningonthebottomoftheirfeetprotectstheirpadsandgivesthemtractionforwalkinginloosesand.

• Theycangolongperiodsoftimewithoutdrinkingwater.Ifwaterisnotavailable,theygainmoisturefromeatingplants,berries,insectsandotherprey.

• Theirsunglassesarebuilt-in!Thedarkmarkingsaroundtheireyeshelpdeflectthesun.

Ned, African bat-eared fox

Mojave desert sidewinder

One of the most frequent comments we hear at the

Amur tiger and polar bear exhibits is, “Oh, how sad! That animal must be lonely!” As humans, we find it difficult to understand how these animals can be content living alone. People tend to project the human need for social interaction onto these amazing animals. We forget they aren’t human. Instead, we need to look at the way each individual animal lives in the wild. Outside of zoos, these animals need to defend their territory and ensure their young have a place to live and food to eat. This means living a solitary life.

For example, Amur tigers are the largest species of cat — an adult male can weigh up to 500 pounds—and originate from eastern Russia and northern China. They do not live together. Instead, they hunt alone so they don’t have to share resources! Amur tigers are aware of other tigers and communicate with them through

scent (such as urine sprays), vocalizations and scratch marks.

They are always aware of nearby,

competing tigers as they are constantly patrolling their

territory.The prey of both the tiger and

polar bear are rare and elusive. Unlike social animals that need greater quantities of prey to feed their pack or pride, tigers and polar bears have a low hunting success rate and can go for prolonged periods of time without food. Because of the scarcity of food,

young will

move out of their mother’s territory at an early age. For her survival, she cannot afford to share the limited amount of resources for too long.

It is important to remember that many species of animals are solitary by nature. Zoos have the challenge of making homes for these animals that mimic their natural tendencies, while displaying them for our guests and educating guests about their lives. Going it alone isn’t always as lonely as it appears. For these animals, it’s about being a solitary survivor.

SOLITARY BY NATURE

BY JILL VANMILLIGEN, ASIAN HIGHLANDS KEEPER


Vikenti, Amur tigerRizzo, Polar Bear

While this may sound like a silly personal ad for black howler monkeys, guests often

wonder how zoo animals find mates. In the wild, it is a simple matter of hanging out at the local watering hole or favorite shade tree. However, finding a new mate in a zoo is a wee bit more challenging…

So, how DO zoo animals find new mates? Our Zoo staff steps in as the professional dating service for endangered species!

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) created the Species Survival Plan (SSP) to keep a detailed

record of animals within zoos. They also

provide

recommendations for breeding in each species. Working

with representatives from

each AZA-accredited zoo

for each species, information such as age

and parentage is gathered from each zoo and analyzed to determine the most appropriate pairings. The goal of the SSP is to maintain a high genetic diversity in each species to ensure the best species health possible for decades to come.

That recommendation can mean one of many things for the zoo:• Two animals already living at the

zoo will mate and have offspring.• An animal living at the zoo will

move to another zoo and breed there.

• A new animal will be brought in from another zoo to live and breed here.

But what happens if the zoo is not able to bring a new animal into the collection? For instance, moving an

elephant across

the

country is a difficult and stressful process. In this situation, zoo veterinarians may use assisted reproduction techniques such as

artificial insemination...which is how we got our bouncing baby elephant, Zuri!

Some animals are not recommended to breed by the SSP because of blood lines, and also to avoid inbreeding. Zoo staff keeps them in their natural social groupings, but uses careful reproductive management to regulate reproduction.

That being said, the animals often choose to exhibit natural breeding behaviors. What may be awkward for parents is actually a great indicator that our animals are physically and mentally healthy! With precautions in place, we are able to maintain a diverse and stable population, ensuring the species’ future survival.

All in all, we at Utah’s Hogle Zoo work to ensure we have healthy and stable animal populations. Healthy animals mean happy animals!

For more information about Species Survival Plans, visit www.aza.org/species-survival-plan-program/ or wildlife contraception visit www.stlzoo.org/animals/scienceresearch/contraceptioncenter

BY LINDSAY RENNER, PRIMATE FOREST KEEPER

Matchmaking -

Planning for the FutureTRUSTING YOUR INSTINCTS

Dating advertisement:Single gold female seeks single

black male. Enjoys fresh mango and lounging in the sun.

Will you come howl with me?

Trinidad & Jack Sparrow, Bolivian gray titi monkey

Zuri, African Elephant



Have you ever heard the expression, “children don’t

come with an instruction book?” Much like the human world, some animal mothers need a little help and advice with childrearing. Fortunately, our amazing keepers at Utah’s Hogle Zoo are experts in monitoring new moms and assisting them when necessary.

Take Kipenzi, for instance. She gave birth to Anuli last September. At birth, our leggy bundle of joy was about six feet tall and weighed about 130

pounds. After a short time, our keepers noticed that Kipenzi, an inexperienced mother, was not allowing Anuli enough nursing time. Over the next few months, our concerned staff monitored the situation very closely. They tracked the total amount of nursing time Anuli received every day. They also monitored her weight closely: If Anuli continued to gain weight, they would not have to intervene.

Her keepers also started her on pellets sooner than normal, to ensure steady weight gain. They softened

the pellets to make them more palatable to the

young calf.Now, Anuli is

not only surviving but thriving! Keepers expect her

to measure close to 10 feet tall and weigh more than 500 pounds on

her first birthday.The animal care staff is always

eager to let nature take its course as much as possible. A mom-raised baby is likely to be better adjusted than a hand-raised baby. The little ones are taught to look to mom for guidance; that’s how they learn. Our staff always works toward that end, but sometimes it’s necessary to intervene.

This was the case last August when the Zoo’s pair of white-handed gibbons, Candy and Riley, became parents of baby boy, Thai. This was

a historic birth, as it was the first successful gibbon baby for the Zoo!

However, when Thai was about a week old, staff noticed that he was becoming weak. They soon determined that Candy was not producing enough milk to feed her baby. The difficult decision to

intervene was made to ensure that Thai received the proper nutrition needed for healthy growth and development.

This was not a small task! Staff members were with him 24 hours a day and made sure that he always had visual access to his parents. The staff began extensive training to build Thai’s strength -- with the ultimate goal of reuniting the family as quickly as possible.

The big challenge was getting Thai’s strength and agility up. Keepers

knew once Thai went back to his parents, they’d likely not be trusted to go near Thai again. Staff wanted to be certain that Thai was strong enough and able to navigate the exhibit on his own to come down for bottle feedings when they needed him to.

By the time he was only four months old – a record for this type of process – Thai was strong enough and the family was successfully reunited. Candy and Riley are fantastic parents and the whole family is doing well.

Zoo management is often a delicate balance of knowing when our animals need help and when it’s best to simply rely on their survival instincts.

BY HOLLY PETERSON, GIRAFFE KEEPER; KATIE RICHINS-BENSON, EMMA WHITNEY, AND JANICE THOMPSON, PRIMATE KEEPERS

TRUSTING YOUR INSTINCTS

Thai, White-handed gibbon

Anuli, Giraffe

My beloved grandfather will be celebrating his 103rd birthday

this September. That’s one pretty old human! With that in mind, I wanted to tell you about some of the Zoo’s oldest animals. We have very vigilant, caring animal keepers and knowledgeable experienced veterinarians; therefore, some of our animals are living very long lives, often much longer than their wild counterparts.

HY-Dari, the Zoo’s 53-year-old female African elephant, is well known because she is the oldest African elephant in North America. Roughly once a year she might need an aspirin-type medicine to treat stiff legs, but most days she gets around extremely well considering her age and size.

We’re certainly hoping our 40-year-old silverback gorilla, Tino, will be with us for many years to come, but male gorillas rarely survive past their 40s. Tino has poor eyesight, so his keepers create a familiar environment so he can be comfortable and confident. He takes daily vitamins, fish oils, aspirin and low-dose heart medicines.

Our geriatric spot-nosed guenons (monkeys) are also the oldest in North American zoos. Jinx is 31-years-old and

recently developed diabetes, which is being treated with

diet and medicines. Philip is 33 years old

and has arthritic joints and a bad back, requiring

daily anti-inflammatories that many humans may relate to.

The Zoo even has some animals that could be considered grandparents or great-grandparents! Toledo, our 27-year-old colobus monkey, and Puddles, our 16-year-old golden lion tamarin, have given birth to a few generations. Luckily, both of these super moms are still in excellent health.

Reptiles can also live a very long time. Our Aldabra tortoises are more than 52 years old and our Siamese crocodiles are over the age of 42. In reptile years, these animals are only middle aged, as Aldabra tortoises could live over 100 years and Siamese crocodiles over 70! There are many reasons that a zoo animal may survive to a ripe old age. At Utah’s Hogle Zoo, we are often breaking records for longevity, as we strive to provide the best quality of life for our animals and help them age gracefully.

The Golden YearsRaptor Rehab

BY DR. ERIKA CROOK, ZOO VETERINARIAN

Left: Hillary, Siamese crocodileRight: Hy-Dari, African elephant

Jinx & Philip, Spot-nosed guenons


Birds of prey always seem to capture the interest of Hogle

Zoo visitors. From majestic eagles to energetic kestrels, raptors seem to embody the free spirit of nature. A wonderful and unique fact about our raptors is that all of them in the Zoo’s collection formerly lived in the wild.

The majority of animals living in zoos were born and raised under human care. The days of naturalists searching the world for exotic animals to be caught and placed in zoos are long gone. Today, zoos have implemented programs of responsible population management and captive

breeding. Our raptors, however, each sustained

severe injuries and were rescued from the

wild. On their own, these animals would not have

survived.Hogle Zoo’s most senior raptors,

our two bald eagles, formerly lived in the wilds of Missouri. Both of them were found injured and were taken to a rehabilitation facility. The extent of the birds’ injuries made it necessary to amputate one wing from each bird, in order to save their lives. Since a one-winged bird obviously will not survive in the wild, the eagles were transferred to the Zoo to become ambassadors for their species. The transfer took place in 1982 and the eagles have resided happily at Hogle Zoo for the last 31 years!

Rehabilitation for any wild animal is challenging. The role of the rehabilitator is to help the animal recover without

allowing it to get comfortable with the human’s presence. If a wild animal becomes too dependent on humans during its rehab, it may continue to seek out humans after being released. This situation is dangerous for the animal, and is potentially dangerous for people in the area, as well. Because of the risks, wild animal rehabilitation can only be performed by professionals that are licensed by the state of Utah. A list of licensed rehabilitation facilities can be found on the Division of Wildlife Services website at http://wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/multimedia/podcasts/258-wildlife-rehabilitators.html.

If you ever find an injured wild animal, please contact the appropriate rehabilitation facility. With help, the animal may have a chance to SURVIVE!

Raptor Rehab

BY PATRICK THEOBALD, ROCKY SHORES KEEPER

Sam & Betsy, Bald eagles

Iris, Peregrine falcon



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My Best Friend Pet AdoptionSaturday, September 2110 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Event Pavilion

Plenty of adorable dogs and cats will be available for adoption from many area shelters and adoption organizations, including Humane Society of Utah and the Utah Animal Adoption Center. You do not need to purchase a Zoo admission ticket to attend this event. For more information, visit www.hoglezoo.org.

TRICK OR TREAT AT THE WILDEST PLACE IN TOWN!

Boo at the Zoo, presented by Fresh MarketSaturday, October 269 a.m. – 3 p.m. (8 a.m. opening for Booster level members only!)

Trick or treat at over 20 booths throughout grounds at “Boo at the Zoo” at Utah’s Hogle Zoo, a Utah tradition for little trick-or-treaters under the age of 12 for more than 20 years.For more information, visit www.hoglezoo.org. “Boo at the Zoo” is free with your valid Zoo membership card or with paid Zoo admission.

BEFORE YOUR FEAST, SEE THE BEASTS FEAST!

Feast with the Beast,presented by Fresh MarketThursday, November 289 a.m. to Noon

Watch the animals enjoy their own delectable meals prior to your own family feast. It’s also a great time to walk the Zoo, and build up an appetite while enjoying the cool temperatures of fall. For a schedule of animal meals, see the sign at entry. For more information, visit www.hoglezoo.org.

ZOOLIGHTS!BIGGER AND BRIGHTER THAN EVER!

Saturday, November 30 through December 31 (closed Christmas Day). Hours: 5:30 – 8, Sunday through Wednesday. 5:30 – 9, Thursday through Saturday.

Now in its 7th year, ZooLights! has evolved into one of the most anticipated family destinations of the holiday season. Enjoy more than 200 animated holiday and animal-themed light displays and festive, sparkling holiday lights in trees, around railings and on buildings!

Kids will enjoy seeing two of Santa’s tiny reindeer, on display each night through Christmas Eve. And to make your evening even more merry and bright, bring your gift list (and camera!) and visit with Santa himself at Santa’s Station, presented by Macy’s.

Visit Rocky Shores, stroll through the mesmerizing 135-foot lighted tunnel and enjoy various nightly activities such as kids crafts, strolling carolers, ice carvers or a ride on the Conservation Carousel.

For more information, including a calendar of nightly events, visit www.hoglezoo.org

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Good through 8/30/13. Good only at Utah Les Schwab Tire Center locations. Present card at time of service to receive services or discount specified. Free pre-trip safety check includes checking tire pressure and tread depth, visual alignment, brakes, shocks and battery, plus free tire rotation. Offer valid on

passenger cars and light trucks only. Limit one per customer. Void where prohibited. Not valid with other offers. No copies of this card permitted.

Robert D Kent Jr Charitable Trust

Nonprofit OrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDSalt Lake City, UT

Permit Number 2421

Who doesn’t love a healthy competition?If you’re up for a great challenge that can help leave our planet in better condition, we’ve got two great ideas for you!

This program challenges elementary and secondary school classes to identify a 21-day project that will reduce their carbon footprint. Why 21 days, you ask? That’s the amount of time it takes to create a habit—healthy or unhealthy for our environment. As you head back to school in the fall, think of projects that your class can complete! Create a healthy habit in 21 days — do something wonderful for our planet, and win!

Presented by Polar Bears International, Project Polar Bear is a way for small teams of young people and groups/classrooms to collectively make a big difference! The bi-national contest challenges young leaders to develop community projects that reduce the carbon dioxide load in the atmosphere—especially those that engage and sustain community action.

Utah Zoological Society2600 East Sunnyside AvenueSalt Lake City, Utah 84108

Make a Difference and Win!

Polar Bear Challenge

Project Polar Bear

For more information on these great contests, visit www.hoglezoo.org today!

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