Wanna Flock?

It's the 21^st century version of getting toilet papered . . . but it's all in good fun for a great cause. The Utah Chapter American Association of Zookeepers is managing the migration of this unique flock throughout the Salt Lake City Limits, fundraising to promote professional animal care and wildlife issues.

For a designated donation, zookeepers will flock the yard of your choice.  Keepers will return within 72 hours to capture and relocate these birds.  Surprise your family, friends or foes with a yard full of bright, pink flamingos! (Sorry, our birds cannot be placed on public property or at apartment complexes.) "Flockers" will deliver the birds to the unsuspecting yards, usually arriving unnoticed, under the cloak of darkness. Imagine the priceless look on someone's face when they discover these creatures taking sanctuary in their yard!? The recipient will be left with your personal flocking message, care instructions and the number for our flamingo rescue hotline.

Tell your flighty friends how much you flocking love them. We would be tickled pink to help you celebrate new hatchlings or 25 years of flocking together.  A little bird told me your friends will love it!!

The flock moves out May 2008!

Keeper for a Day Program

Have you always wanted to be a zookeeper? Well here is your opportunity!!!
Utah's Hogle Zoo and the Utah Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers is excited to provide a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with a zookeeper for a day. What is your favorite animal? You can work with a wide variety of animals including giraffes, small primates, hoofstock, small mammals, birds, small cats, reptiles, and even butterflies! You will work side by side the keepers and animals, providing fun enrichment toys, observing training sessions, as well as animal behavior. You will be given one on one opportunities to touch a penguin, feed a giraffe, and see some of our wildlife ambassador animals up close and personal.

For $150 (non-members) and $125 (members) you too can be a zookeeper for a day! (Program runs from 8am-1pm). Remember, zookeeping can be a rewarding but strenuous and dirty job- be sure to come prepared. Lunch is provided, along with photo opportunities with the animals, keeper for a day t-shirt, and an experience you will not forget!!! Participants must be at least 18 years old.

For more information call (801) 584-1784 or email us at utahaazk@hoglezoo.org . All proceeds from this fundraiser go toward AAZK projects related to education, conservation and welfare initiatives.

17th Annual Beastly Bowl-a-Thon

This year's 17th annual bowling event, the "Beastly Bowl-a-Thon", will support both the Bowling for Rhinos program, as well as the 2008 national American Association of Zookeepers conference to be held here in Salt Lake City! This bowling benefit for the beasties will be on Friday, April 25th, 2008 from 5-9pm at the Olympus Hills Bowling Alley on Wasatch Boulevard.

If you would like more information, are interested in registering or becoming a sponsor for the Beastly Bowl-a-Thon, you may contact us at utahaazk@hoglezoo.org or call (801) 584-1784.