salt lake city — Hogle Zoo officially unveiled the Aline W. Skaggs Wild Utah exhibit Thursday.
Doug Land, CEO and president of the zoo, said the exhibit is the culmination of years of hard work. “[The exhibit]means the zoo will grow and thrive through animal experiences, conservation practices, opportunities and behind-the-scenes access to animal care.”
The zoo held a special ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. Aline Skagg's children were also in attendance and were honored that the exhibit was named after her mother. Barton, the exhibit's resident porcupine, replaced her ribbon with a small treat on a chain and welcomed visitors inside.
The three-acre exhibit features multiple animals native to Utah, including cougars, bighorn sheep, gray foxes, and western toads, to name a few.
Located on the east side of the zoo, this exhibit allows visitors to learn how to live with and appreciate the animals that call this state home. The exhibit also serves as an extension of the Wild Aware Utah education program, a partnership between the zoo and the Department of Wildlife Resources.
To reach the exhibit, walk across the Stillman Bridge, named for the bridge that was cut as the gateway to Parley's Canyon. Guests inside can visit various spaces within the exhibit. These include a “maker space'' and an education center where you can learn about conservation, create seed pods, and plant pollinators.
This exhibit is currently open to the public. Click here for more information.
