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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Moose can look calm, gentle and kinda goofy. 🫎 Leave. Them. Alone. They are huge, wild animals that are easily aggravated by humans and dogs. Never approach a moose and always give them plenty of space. Prepare for your next hike by reviewing moose safety tips here: bit.ly/moosetips

A large bull moose with big antlers is standing in shallow water.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Heading to the high country to escape the heat this weekend? 🥵 Keep an eye out for mountain goats and be sure to follow these important safety tips: bit.ly/mtgoat_tips

Two mountain goats — an adult and baby — with thick white coats are standing on a hill in thick vegetation.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Join us for Wild Aware Utah Day at @hoglezoo.bsky.social tomorrow — we have a great day planned! 🐻🐍🦊 See all the details here: bit.ly/WAU_Day

SATURDAY, MAY 16 10AM - 2PM
ALL DAY EVENTS (10AM - 2PM)
EDUCATION TABLE: DWR Cougar Habitat Wild Utah
EDUCATION TABLE: UHZ CONSERVATION Stillman Bridge Wild Utah
EDUCATION TABLE: THE BERRYMAN INSTITUTE AT USU Entry Plaza
MOCK CAMPSITE & BEAR SAFETY: THE BERRYMAN INSTITUTE AT USU Ape Lawn
EVENT SCHEDULE
10 AM COUGAR KEEPER CHAT-Wild Utah
SKUNK TRAINING & KEEPER CHAT-Wild Utah
10:30 AM OTTER ENRICHMENT & KEEPER CHAT-RockyShores
11 AM RED FOX ENRICHMENT-Small Animal Building
CANINE CHAMPIONS FOR CONSERVATION - Wildlife Theater
11:30 AM RAVEN TRAINING & KEEPER CHAT-Wild utah
SPIRIT PRODUCTIONS DANCE & CHEER ARMED FORCES DAY -oasis Plaza
12 PM TIGER ENRICHMENT-Asian Highlands
1 PM IF NOT FRIEND, WHY FRIEND-SHAPED? -Wild Utah
CANINE CHAMPIONS FOR CONSERVATION - Wildlife Theater
1:30 PM BADGER ENRICHMENT & KEEPER CHAT Wild Utah
VENOMOUS REPTILES OF UTAH -Small Animal Building
2 PM BIG HORN SHEEP KEEPER CHAT-Wild Utah
3 PM CANINE CHAMPIONS FOR CONSERVATION - Wildlife Theater

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Join us for Wild Aware Utah Day at @hoglezoo.bsky.social! It’s happening Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and will focus on: 🐻 Being aware of wildlife ⛺ Camping, hiking & recreating safely 🔎 Identifying wildlife 🚨 Preventing human/wildlife conflicts Learn more: bit.ly/WAUevents

A tan-and-brown snake with distinctive markings on its back — and a rattle on its tail — is on rocky dirt below a flowering plant.

A bear is roaming through thick shrubs and brush on a hillside.

The face of a cougar is peering out from the branches of a pine tree.

A large moose — wearing a GPS collar — is accompanied by two small moose in an aspen grove.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Want to know more about living alongside wildlife in Utah? Join the conversation at a free panel discussion on Monday, April 27, in Park City. Learn more and reserve your spot: bit.ly/roots_of_conservation

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Skunks are active in Utah year-round, and their spray packs quite a punch! 🦨 🤢 Learn more about how to avoid skunk conflicts and the steps you can take to protect your pets and property: bit.ly/skunk_tips

A black-and-white striped skunk is standing on green grass next to a brick building.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Have you ever seen a moose in your neighborhood? 🫎 Contact the Utah DWR if it’s within city limits. 🫎 Don’t approach it or try to “herd” it out of your yard. 🫎 Secure your pets. A moose will kick and stomp them. Review other important moose safety tips: bit.ly/moosetips

A large moose is standing in the snow in someone’s yard, backed up against their wooden fence.

A large moose with a brownish, patchy coat is striding toward a homeowner’s driveway. The house and garage are visible in the background.

A moose is standing in a landscaped yard, facing away from the camera toward a white, vinyl fence. The edge of a trampoline is visible in the foreground.

A moose is in a city, lying on the ground between a skinny, bare tree and a building with reflective windows.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

This is the time of year when mountain lions sometimes follow migrating deer to Utah’s foothills and valleys.

A cougar is looking out from the branches of a pine or fir tree.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Seeing lots of wildlife is a perk of living in Utah, but do you know when a wildlife sighting should be reported? Learn more in this recent article from our partners at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources: bit.ly/reporting_wi...

A big, dark-brown moose (without antlers) is standing next to the road in a city and munching red berries on a tree. A large building is visible in the background.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Porcupines are large rodents that live throughout Utah and have many unique characteristics: ➡️ Orange or red teeth (thanks to iron-rich enamel) ➡️ A body covered in 30,000 barbed quills, which detach easily and get stuck in predators ➡️ Excellent tree-climbing ability (1/2)

This photo captures an open-mouthed porcupine, and its bright orange teeth and pink tongue are visible. Its body is covered with light-colored quills and it has long, sharp claws.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Planning your last camping trips of the summer? ⛺ Always keep a clean camp and follow these additional bear safety tips: bit.ly/bearsafetytips

A bear is walking through green plants, brush and mixed vegetation on a sunny day.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

This sad encounter in Colorado could have easily happened here. Follow these tips to prevent incidents with moose: bit.ly/moosetips

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Planning to camp or hike this summer? Our partners at the Utah DWR recently shared these important safety tips about how to avoid conflicts with bears: bit.ly/4jvK4lB

A bear with rounded ears and a brownish-black coat walks through rocks and brush on a sunny day. There are green plants and small trees in the background.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Join us at @hoglezoo.bsky.social for Wild Aware Utah Day on Saturday, May 17! You’ll learn about: 🐻 Being aware of wildlife ⛺ Camping, hiking and recreating safely 🔎 Identifying wildlife 🚨 Preventing human/wildlife conflicts Learn more about this fun event: bit.ly/WAUDay2025

Image is a split graphic with a black bear walking through brush on the right side, and details about Wild Aware Utah Day on the left side. The text on the left says:
Wild Aware Utah Day
Saturday, May 17
10 AM - 2 PM

The text is above the Utah’s Hogle Zoo and Wild Aware Utah logos.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Because they feed on roadkill, eagles and other raptors are often hit by vehicles. Be careful when driving and watch out for birds of prey along Utah’s roadways: bit.ly/birdsofprey_safety

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Many of Utah’s wild animals — including bobcats, cougars, coyotes and foxes — are always looking for an easy meal, and backyard chickens are a common target. 🐓😳 (1/4)

Four chickens are visible within a sturdy, locked enclosure made of dark-gray wood and wire mesh. There are two black chickens, one white chicken and one auburn chicken.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Coyotes live throughout Utah, even in our cities and neighborhoods. They will eat just about anything, including small mammals, birds and pet food. 🐈‍⬛🐕🐓 Here are some safety tips you can follow to help prevent coyote encounters: bit.ly/coyote_tips 📸: Jim Shuler

A lean coyote with brown and tan fur — and large ears — walks through dry grass and sagebrush.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Have you seen eagles, hawks or owls in your neighborhood? 🦅🦉 It’s exciting to spot large birds of prey, but they can pose a threat to small pets and backyard poultry. Learn how to avoid conflicts with hungry raptors: bit.ly/avoid_raptor... 📸: Jim Shuler

A large red-tailed hawk (with white, brown and red feathers) stands on the snow-covered branch of a leafless tree. The bird’s wings are raised, and it appears to be preparing to fly.

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Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

One of the best things about living in Utah is seeing wildlife. But some animals cause more alarm than others, especially if they wander into our towns and neighborhoods. Check out these tips from our partners at @utahdwr.bsky.social about when to report wildlife sightings: bit.ly/report_wildl...

A large moose with dark-brown fur is standing in an urban area, eating red berries off a tree. There are patches of snow on the ground and a building in the background.

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