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Utah's Hogle Zoo
FAQs
March 1 – October 31
9 AM – 6 PM
November 1 – February 28
10 AM – 5 PM
Summer: May 1 – September 30
- Adult (13+): $23.95
- Child (3-12): $19.95
- 2 and under: FREE
Winter: October 1 – April 30
- Adult (13+): $21.95
- Child (3-12): $17.95
- 2 and under: FREE
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Thanksgiving Day: 10 AM-2 PM
Christmas Day: CLOSED
New Year’s Day: CLOSED
The zoo might also have partial closures due to inclement weather or other special events.
Yes, guests can bring outside food and drink to the zoo. Alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not allowed. Outside food and drink is not permitted inside the Beastro.
The Conservation Carousel opens at 10 AM daily and operate until zoo closing. Guest attendance or inclement weather may require the Carousel to close unexpectedly.
The Eccles Express is currently closed for the winter. The Eccles Express cannot run when there is rain, ice, or snow on the tracks.
- For up-to-date ride operations, please call (801) 584-1700.
- Note: Queue lines for the train and carousel may close 15-30 minutes prior to zoo closing.
Yes, there are several outdoor seating areas and tables throughout zoo grounds.
Yes, eligible schools can book a field trip for the spring or fall on the Field Trips page. Field trips are subject to availability. Utah’s Hogle Zoo does not offer field trips for homeschool students. Bus parking is in the north parking lot, across the street from the main entrance.
Yes, there is a discount for groups of 20 or more people who pay in the same transaction. Groups will receive $3 off the price of an adult ticket and $2 off the price of a child ticket. Children ages 2 and under do not count toward the 20 paying individuals.
The majority of the resident animals are acclimated to cold temperatures. The only animals that guests likely won’t see are the giraffes or rhinos when temperatures are below 50 degrees. All other animals will be viewable outside or indoors. Many of our big cats at the Asian Highlands exhibit enjoy colder temperatures and might be more active.
Yes, there are manual and electric wheelchairs for rent, along with strollers and wagons. Due to the limited availability, wheelchairs cannot be reserved in advance. Please see the Rentals page for pricing and more information.
No, the zoo does not offer refunds on admission tickets or special event tickets due to inclement weather.
After a comprehensive evaluation, Utah’s Hogle Zoo has moved African elephants Christie and Zuri to the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, another Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo, to provide them both the best chance to have a calf in the important social dynamic of a multigenerational herd.
