Members-only Benefit Are you up for a Sunset Safari? This after-hours adventure is absolutely one of the best members-only benefits! The Zoo closes to the public at 5 p.m., but our members are invited to join us beginning at 6 p.m. Stroll through the Zoo just as the sun is setting and enjoy visiting the animals without the crowds. Ahhh – it sounds fantastic already – don’t miss out! May 9th and 21st June 6th and 18th 6 – 9 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m. $1000 Champion Benefits of the “Friend,” “Partner,” and “Benefactor” memberships, PLUS: Zoo • Chauffeured cart tour with a Hogle Zoo director for up to five guests • A total of six Buddy Passes to give to friends plorer Ex $750 Benefactor ciet Benefits of the “Friend” and “Partner” memberships, PLUS: So y • A framed animal paw print • A special animal encounter, along with reserved seating at animal bers programs em hip • A unique “Behind the Scenes” tour for your family M • A total of four Buddy Passes to give to friends levels All of our zoo memberships come with loads of benefits, and $500 Partner our newest membership level is no exception. We’re thrilled to Benefits of a “Friend” membership, PLUS: • Limited reserved seating at our animal programs until 10 minutes before introduce yet another membership that gives our members the the show starts (guaranteed with an hour’s advanced notice) biggest bang for their buck. • Guided tour of the entire Zoo for your family • A total of two Buddy Passes to give to friends If one of these memberships doesn’t fit your needs, don’t be discouraged. We have a variety of different membership levels that start at only $67 for the entire year—what a bargain! For more information about our membership opportunities, $350 Friend please visit our website at hoglezoo.com and follow the link. • Special society card • Lanyard to wear while exploring your Zoo • Certificate of Membership What’s the BEST way to visit the zoo? • VIP treatment at our special events • Invitation to our Society Night • Discount to and special recognition at Zoo Rendezvous • Invitation to our lecture series • Recognition as a Zoo Explorer Friend at the Zoo With a membership, of course! • An up-close animal encounter for your family • One Buddy Pass to give to a friend Features Snap to it! Utah’s Zoological Society Board Members “Creatures of Habitat: A Gazillion-Piece Animal Adventure” President 2 James E. Hogle Jr Vice President Paul M. Dougan Secretary/Treasurer Patrick Hogle Executive Committee Steven Barth Carlene Walker Jim Bradley Greg Williams Blake Fisher Jr. Julie Wolfe Bill Hulterstrom Members Corey Brand Rick Graham Maura Carabello David Huntsman Analecia Dumke Norma Matheson Missy Ekstrom Patty Miller Amy A. Garff Marianne Woolsey Moyle John D. Garfield Julie Anne Thomas Dennis Gay Lauryn Wingate Sandra Gonzalez Myth: Utah’s Hogle Zoo nurtures respect and Polar Bears Hunt and Eat Penguins 3 appreciation for the natural world by providing diverse educational, recreational and conservation opportunities. This is accomplished through imaginative exhibits and programs, professional animal care and a commitment to excellence. Myth: Monkeys Make Good Pets! 7 The Safari Team Executive Director: Craig Dinsmore Editors: Tiffany Burnett Marci Harris Art Direction: Matt Bates The Safari is printed on acid-free paper with a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled fiber, using earth-friendly inks. How to reach us: (801) 582-1631 Development ext. 708 Marketing ext. 749 Docents ext. 713 Memberships ext. 769 Education ext. 714 Public Relations ext. 729 Education Programs ext. 763 Travel Programs ext. 703 Events Hotline ext. 750 Volunteers ext. 737 Event Sales ext. 791 Zootique ext. 734 Group Ticketing ext. 792 hoglezoo.org Postmaster: Send address changes to The Safari Utah’s Hogle Zoo Calendar 2600 Sunnyside Avenue Salt Lake City, UT 84108 10 - 11 Follow us on Open every day at 9 a.m. Closed only on Christmas and New Year’s Day Snap to it! “Creatures of Habitat: A Gazillion-Piece Animal Adventure” Presented by Les Schwab Tire Centers BY BRAD C. PARKIN, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MARKETING SERVICES he world’s most popular toy is LEGO bricks! globe – from Borneo to Brazil and the coming to Utah’s Hogle Zoo. And Opening May 3, Utah’s Hogle Zoo Arctic to Africa -- all while discovering T what is the world’s most popular invites you to enter an extraordinary and learning about the plight of toy? Barbies? Game Boy? Tickle Me world of life-size animals made entirely animals inhabiting these disappearing Elmo? Think again. According to a of LEGO bricks. Called “Creatures landscapes. recent survey, it can now be revealed of Habitat: A Gazillion-Piece Animal Located throughout the Zoo, and that LEGO bricks are the most popular Adventure,” this one-of-kind free with paid Zoo admission or your toy ever manufactured. A toy-review animal experience is sure to inspire valid Zoo membership, each sculpture site has called conservationists of all ages. is situated creatively in settings specific LEGO bricks Bringing nine endangered for each animal and habitat. the ‘Toy of the animals and their vanishing “Creatures of Habitat: Century.’ So habitats to life, you will A Gazillion-Piece much so, in discover all kinds of birds Animal Adventure” will fact, that the and beasts. Each creature is highlight Hogle Zoo’s LEGOLAND intricately designed one small global role in protecting theme parks LEGO brick at a time by Sean wildlife, while focusing on continue to Kenney, a LEGO Certified the stewardship role we draw record Professional artist, one of all must play to protect crowds and on only nine in the world. All the animals with whom and on it goes. told, it took Sean 208,350 we share this amazing Everyone, it LEGO bricks and five months planet. seems, loves to construct these amazing sculptures. Designed in 2010 for Children will enjoy a play area the Philadelphia Zoo, this featuring oversized LEGO® bricks. creative journey will take you into Build. Create. Imagine. amazing destinations from around the Located in the Zoo’s main plaza and open most days beginning May 3rd. Your Donation Helps! Did you know that Utah’s Hogle Zoo plays an important role in conservation efforts? By conducting vital research, hosting animal breeding programs, aiding in habitat-protection efforts, and offering public education, we are helping animals across the globe. But, we can’t do it alone. We rely heavily on donations from businesses and individuals to help us. Want to make a difference in the world? Donate today! Your donation may just help an endangered species thrive. Now that’s a donation well spent! 2 Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org Polar Bears Hunt and Eat Penguins BY JAMES WEINPRESS, ZOOKEEPER- ROCKY SHORES ur new Rocky Shores exhibit is fortunate to be the home to O Rizzo, a 14-year-old female polar bear. The polar bear is an iconic species of the northern hemisphere and is well known for its ability to thrive in the hostile environment of the Arctic, enduring temperatures as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit! Since the exhibit’s opening in June of last year, the Rocky Shores Conservation is Key: animal staff has had the opportunity Our commitment to polar to teach our guests about Rizzo, bears and the preservation her environment and her wild of their ice is demonstrated counterparts. One common animal in our partnership with Polar myth we continue to dispel is that Bears International polar bears hunt penguins for food. Polar Bear Station (polarbearsinternational.org) This is entirely untrue. Polar bears and as an Arctic Ambassador penguins live on completely opposite So remember, the next time you Center. We focus on sides of the world! None of the 17 see a commercial, cartoon or comic educating visitors about species of penguin inhabit the Arctic, strip depicting a polar bear hunting how their actions can make which is where polar bears call home. penguins, keep in mind that YOU will a positive impact on the In the Arctic, polar bears follow the come face-to-face with a polar bear at environment through carbon- ice flow and hunt their natural prey— Utah’s Hogle Zoo before any penguin footprint reduction, climate seals. ever will! change education, recycling and energy reduction. Join the elite squad of eco-heroes who protect this beautiful world we call home. Free at entry, while supplies last, children will receive a “Creatures of Habitat” booklet featuring collectable “Creature Keeper Cards” to remind them of the important role we each play in habitat preservation. Each card contains information about the “Creatures of Habitat” endangered species, the enemies they face every day and what each child can do to help. Utah’s Hogle Zoo www.hoglezoo.org 3 There are a lot of myths surrounding the most intelligent primate, the orangutan, but perhaps none is more rampant than the pronunciation of the name BY ERICA HANSEN, COMMUNITY Relations Coordinator old men’ that many assume from their looks. “They’re actually quite playful and mischievous. They’re thinkers and problem solvers,” Bobbi goes on to say. ost people say: “O-rang-a-tang.” “My guess is that it’s more Mfun to say,” said Bobbi Gordon, Hogle Zoo primate keeper of seven years. “That - and they must drink Tang, I think.” Bobbi and her fellow keepers sometimes bite their tongues when hearing the mispronunciation. “It depends on the situation. If I can easily correct someone, I will. But I never want it to be awkward or belittling,” Bobbi adds. The correct pronunciation is: O-rang-u-TAN.