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Utah's Hogle Zoo (/ ˈ h oʊ ɡ əl /) [7] is a 42-acre (17 ha) Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) accredited facility. . Located at the mouth of Salt Lake City's Emigration Canyon, Hogle Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the Intermountain West, and houses over 800 animals representing 139 speci
The Bean Museum now houses the Liger Shasta who lived at the Hogle Zoo from when she was born on May 6, 1948, till when she died, on July 12, 1972. [ 2 ] Admission to the three-story museum is free of charge and over 100,000 unique visitors come to see the over 2 million specimens of insects, plants, reptiles, fish, shells, and birds.
Hogle Zoo. Artesian Well Park - contains a natural artesian spring in use since pioneer days. Ensign Peak - hill and nature park just north of downtown Salt Lake City. First Encampment Park - site of the first encampment by European-Americans in Salt Lake Valley. Gilgal Sculpture Garden - a small park featuring eccentric Mormonism-based stone ...
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), originally the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AAZPA), is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1924 and dedicated to the advancement of zoos and public aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation.
A city zoo once operated within the park, but was relocated and became the Hogle Zoo in 1931. In 1938 the Tracy Aviary opened. In 1938 the Tracy Aviary opened. Many of the park's trees were toppled by the 2020 Utah windstorm .
Castellano next was general curator from 2012 to 2015 and vice president and chief science officer from 2015 to 2018, both at Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City. Marrying business, conservation and ...
In 1832, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa) was born. Although his exact birthdate is unknown, he has been given the official birthday of December 4, 1832.
Dr. Allen also contributed to Salt Lake City through his role in founding the Tracy Aviary and his involvement with the Hogle Zoo. His interest in birds and wildlife is reflected in Allen Park, which became a sanctuary for various species, including the peacocks that continue to inhabit the area. [3]