Member Highlight Video - Hogle Zoo
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You never are too old to enjoy the zoo! For this member highlight we traveled to the mouth of
We had the opportunity to talk to Suzanne Zgraggen, the Academic and Community Programs Coordinator for
The Zoo’s initiative to “think globally, act locally” includes work from a green team to uphold the policy and follow the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Some of the conservation efforts include turning off engines when not in use, using compact fluorescent lighting, printing on both sides of paper, re-circulating water systems, harvesting solar power, using rechargeable batteries, and turning off computers when not in use. The Zoo has also become involved in a cell phone recycling program. The
The zoo is a popular destination for school field trips and outreach programs with a variety of program topics including habitat, predator/prey relationships, adaptations, bugs, and animals in winter. The zoo also offers materials and resources for K-12 teachers including curriculum guides and workshops. For more information about teacher resources, follow the link below.
http://www.hoglezoo.org/education_programs/teacher_programs/open_house_workshops/
Programming doesn’t stop there, the zoo also has programs for community and civic groups, preschool groups, scout programs, corporate and birthday parties. The online events calendar shows times for daily programs as well as special events. Every day there are animal encounters, which can add an exciting event to your Zoo visit.
The zoo is open year round with many events and exciting activities going on every day! Check out www.hoglezoo.org for more information.






