Summer fun — Outdoor fun
You can celebrate an elephant's birthday, eat unique foods at the Downtown Farmers Market in Salt Lake City and watch birds at the Tracy Aviary perform tricks. Here's a quick glance at some things to do:
Utah's Hogle Zoo
What: Celebrate the birthday of Hydari, the zoo's oldest elephant, or attend a ZooCamp to learn about different animals.
Where: 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City
When: June 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ages: Camps are open to children in first through seventh grade.
How much: The birthday party is free with the cost of zoo admission, while camps are $180 for members and $200 for nonmembers.
Information: www.hoglezoo.org
Wheeler Historic Farm
What: Tour the Wheeler family farmhouse, take a tractor-drawn wagon ride, milk a cow or participate in a day camp.
When: Monday through Saturday. Tours are given hourly, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and wagon rides happen every half hour. Milkings begin at 5 p.m., while camps run June 9 through Aug. 22.
Ages: Camps are for children ages 6-12. Other activities are open to all ages.
How much: Camps are $60. Prices vary for other activities.
Information: www.wheelerfarm.com
This Is the Place Heritage Park
What: Celebrate Flag Day with live music, exhibits and breakfast. Other summer activities include day camps where children can learn to care for animals or ride a pony.
Where: 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City
When: Flag Day is June 14, while camps will be June through August. The park is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Ages: Camps are open to children ages 6-11. People of all ages can participate during Flag Day.
How much: Camps are $75 for members and $85 for nonmembers.
Information: www.thisistheplace.org
Farmers Market
What: Buy fresh produce, bread, pastries and cheeses, eat unique foods for lunch and view dozens of handmade crafts for sale.
Where: Historic Pioneer Park, 300 South and 300 West, Salt Lake City
You can be the first to comment on this story.