http://hoglezoo.org/about/ Thu, 23 May 2013 07:03:46 +0100 WebGen + FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:52:03 +0100 http://hoglezoo.org/about/ Utah’s Hogle Zoo dates from 1931 and is located at the mouth of Emigration Canyon.  The Zoo is one of the most visited attractions in Utah and the top paid-for tourist attraction in Salt Lake City. Its natural terrain covers 42 acres of tree-lined pathways where visitors can view over 800 animals. 2009 was a banner year for the Zoo featuring the first African elephant born at the Zoo on August 10, 2009 and the milestone of 1,000,000 visitors in one year was reached in December. The Zoo continues to strive to provide a safe, fun and educational venue for our visitors.  You can read the Zoo's mission and get information about planning a visit to the Zoo. Don’t miss the Asian Highlands which is an amazing re-creation of a Himalayan village and houses five endangered species of Asian cat.  Also on your must-see list is the Elephant Encounter which features African elephants and white rhinos.  Children will love the Conservation Carousel as it lets them ride on unique, hand carved and painted models of  endangered or threatened animals. There are more than 2,000 USDA licensed wildlife exhibitors in the US but less than 10% of them have been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Hogle Zoo is one of that 10%, which means that it is recognized as being one of the best zoos in the world.  Hogle Zoo is also a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:52:03 +0100 en_751_28_0