Halloween may be over, but we’re still letting the gourd times roll! 🎃
Nearly five-month-old snow leopard cubs, Pavlova and Bhutan, had no tricks—only treats with pumpkin enrichment!
Have you visited the cubs yet?
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POV: inside the pumpkin 🎃
Happy Halloween from all of us at Utah’s Hogle Zoo! 👻✨
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Happy #Caturday from black-footed cat Gaia 🐾🐱
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TGIF: Thank *gourd* it’s Friday! 🎃
Markhor Dash and Farah are getting into the fall spirit with pumpkin enrichment ✨🍂
Who are you visiting the zoo with this weekend?
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It’s International Snow Leopard Day, and our resident family is celebrating accordingly! 🐾
Born in June, cubs Bhutan and Pavlova represent a crucial step toward conserving one of the most elusive and vulnerable species, often referred to as the “ghosts of the mountain” 👻
💙You can visit the ghosts of our mountain in Asian Highlands.
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Starting the week with an extra dose of Addo-rable!
Aside from his utter cuteness, 5-month-old baby gorilla Addo is getting closer by the minute to standing up on his own and continues to chomp away at twigs and greens 🥬
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Rainy day #mood 🌧️😴
From tiny tufts of fur to mini mountain climbers, snow leopard cubs Pavlova and Bhutan are in full growth mode! Each cub now weighs around 15 lbs—quite the leap from their first exam in July when they were just 4 lbs.
At 4 months old, the cubs are fully weaned from mom Babs and are fine tuning their big cat skills: eating whole prey foods like meat and bones, jumping, and stalking. Unless, of course, snuggled up for a nap ☺️
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🐴 Meet the newest residents in High Desert Oasis, Mongolian wild horses Nicolai and Ballstein!
Nicolai (9) stands out with his bold and confident demeanor, always eager to explore new enrichment opportunities. Ballstein (10) is more easy-going by nature but his enthusiasm shines when training with his keeper team. You can distinguish the two by Ballstein’s longer tail and blonde mane!
The two boys, coming to us from Minnesota Zoo, recently joined current resident Mongolian wild horses Dimitri and Mikhail in High Desert Oasis where they’ve started sharing habitat space. #andtheywereroomates 😆
As the boys get acclimated to this new social dynamic, you may see expected behaviors that our animal care team keeps a close eye on, like: �
*chasing or following each other around
*biting or kicking
*eating near each other
Mongolian wild horses are critically endangered, with their biggest threats being habitat loss, climate change, and low genetic diversity. One of the many ways we work to support The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan (SSP) is through bachelor herd management, meaning we care for a few male-only herds to contribute to population sustainability.
You can visit the newest bachelors in the herd in High Desert Oasis!
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Sand cats: cute? Okay, maybe. Menace to their prey? Definitely.
Sand cats are known for being fearless snake hunters, and often take on the likes of venomous vipers 🐍
🐱 Swing by the Small Animal Building to visit Asim on your next zoo visit!
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Spotted: a new arrival at Utah’s Hogle Zoo🦒Say hello to Bakari, our newest resident male giraffe!
2-year-old Bakari comes to us from Blank Park Zoo and is described as a curious, brave, and confident young giraffe who enjoys munching on branches and exploring new things.
You may be able to see Bakari in the habitat behind the train station as he completes his standard quarantine with the rest of the giraffe herd.
A Mountain America Credit Union #ProTip: as the temperatures start to drop, the giraffe herd will begin spending more time in their indoor habitat to stay nice and warm. To see our resident herd up-close this winter, check out the Giraffe Barn Tour, available to book now at https://www.hoglezoo.org/tours/ 🐾
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#Caturdays are best when they come with bro hugs from Vulcan and Baron🤗
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Your mid-week pick me up, delivered in a tiny yet feisty package ✨
Have you been to visit black-footed cat Gaia, the smallest and most deadly feline among them? Find her in the third hallway of the Small Animal Building on your next zoo day! 🐾
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Teething, crawling, and growing—oh my!
4-month-old baby gorilla, Addo, is hitting growth milestones left and right – animal care teams have observed at least eight teeth (and counting!) in the youngster, who has started munching on twigs and greens alongside his troop. He’s getting stronger by the day, holding tight to mom Pele’s back, starting to crawl, and even beginning to stand up on his own. Dad Husani and sister Georgia are eagerly awaiting the chance to play with their littlest troop member 🧡
Addo represents an important step in the conservation of western lowland gorillas. As a critically endangered species, every birth is vital to maintaining a genetically diverse and healthy gorilla population. Gorillas face threats like hunting and deforestation, largely due to coltan mining—a mineral found in cell phones.
👉Want to help protect gorillas in their natural habitat? Donate your old electronics – whether broken, old, locked, drowned, or bedazzled – to the zoo! ♻️ Coltan can be extracted from old devices and recycled in new electronics, decreasing the need for destructive mining practices.
🦍 You can also support gorilla conservation by visiting our resident troop: Husani, Mary, Jabali, Georgia, Pele, and, of course, baby Addo, here at the zoo.
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✨BOOLIGHTS 2024🎃
✨ BOOLIGHTS 2024 🎃
Step into a bewitching world of pumpkins and glowing displays at BooLights, Hogle Zoo’s signature fall event brought to you by Mountain America Credit Union🍁
👻 WHEN: Select nights October 2-30, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
🧙WHAT: Experience the new Witch’s House program in Oasis Plaza, visit Dr. Frankenstein’s Lab at Wildlife Theater, and take a nighttime ride on the Eccles Express train.
As the animals go to bed, the zoo will transform into a spooktacular destination of Halloween lights, entertainment, and attractions for ghouls of all ages.
Get your tickets now: https://www.hoglezoo.org/boolights-event/
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❄️🐾 Storm warning: snow in September!
Expect floof with a shower of cuteness: Pavlova (female) and Bhutan (male) have begun exploring their outdoor habitat 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.
Plan your visit at https://www.hoglezoo.org/plan-your-visit/
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