Education Programs

Virtual On-Site

Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge

Virtual

Join us for this virtual Scout Merit Badge class and work towards completing your Soil and Water Conservation Badge! Learn about topography, watersheds, and conservation.

Feb

Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge

Virtual

What does it mean to manage fish and wildlife? Discover the difference between endangered and threatened species, and invasive species in our ecosystems.

Apr

Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge

Virtual

Toads, snakes, and lizards - oh my! Join us for this virtual Boy Scout Merit Badge class and learn more about reptiles and amphibians.

May

Girl Scout Night

On-Site

Girl Scouts, leaders, and families can join us at Utah’s Hogle Zoo for a fun-filled after-hours Girl Scout Event. Stations set‒up throughout the Zoo will provide opportunities for Girl Scouts to be signed off on a variety of Daisy, Brownie, and Junior badge requirements.

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Jun

Nature Study Merit Badge Class

Boy Scout Class, On-Site

Nature is pretty amazing! Join us for this hands-on class and get outside. You will learn to identify plants, discover what aquatic species live nearby, and meet animal ambassadors. By participating in this class, you will complete 9 requirements towards your Nature Merit Badge. Masks are required.

Jul

Daisy Eco Learner Badge

Girl Scout Class, On-Site

Girl Scouts will learn the importance of protecting nature when outdoors. They will learn how to be prepared to go outdoors, to keep nature safe and protect it from trash. Register for this class on Girl Scouts of Utah website. Masks are required.

Jul

Environmental Science Merit Badge Class

Boy Scout Class, On-Site

Join us for our Environmental Science Merit Badge class! Discover more about studying the environment, and how Boy Scouts play a role. By participating in this class, you will complete 8 requirements towards your Environmental Science Merit Badge. Masks are required.

Jul

Brownie Bugs Badge

Girl Scout Class, On-Site

Bugs help us in lots of important ways. Explore the world of bugs and learn more about these little creatures that do so much. Register for this class on the Girl Scouts of Utah website. Masks are required.

Jul

Mammal Study Merit Badge Class

Boy Scout Class, On-Site

Learn more about our furry friends! Join us for our Mammal Study Merit Badge class and discover the characteristics of a mammal. By participating in this class, you will complete several requirements towards your badge. Masks are required.

Jul

Junior Habitats Badge

Girl Scout Class, On-Site

Girl Scouts will learn about a variety of different habitats and what each habitat needs to support wildlife. Then we will head out on Zoo grounds to observe different habitats and be wild aware! Register for this class on the Girl Scouts of Utah website. Masks are required.

Jul

Bird Study Merit Badge Class

Boy Scout Class, On-Site

Hoooo's ready to learn about birds? In this Boy Scout Merit Badge class, you will learn how birds fly, identify birds, and learn how we can help with their conservation. By participating in this class, you will complete 7 requirements towards your Bird Study Merit Badge. Masks are required.

Jul

Outdoor Art Badge- Brownie and Junior

Girl Scout Class, On-Site

Are you a girl scout who loves all things art? Come and join us for an exciting class where we will explore the different ways that art and nature go hand-in-hand. This class is designed for Brownie and Junior level Girl Scouts who are looking to complete the requirements of the Outdoor Art Badge. During this class, we will make our own art using paint, music and photography! Art supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Masks required.

Jul

Cub Scout Night

Cub Scout Age, On-Site

We want to welcome Scouts to Utah’s Hogle Zoo on August 31! Scout Night is an evening for Cub Scouts to enjoy the Zoo. You will enjoy admission to the Zoo after hours and learning stations set up throughout the Zoo. Please note: not all Zoo amenities are available during after-hour events.

Aug