Utah's Hogle Zoo
Private Parties
Throw the wildest party for your guests here at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. The zoo’s 42 acres of space features unique venues that can accommodate any type of social gathering such as celebrations, meetings, receptions, and corporate events.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is one of the most-visited tourist attractions in Utah. By selecting the zoo for your next event, you’re actively supporting wildlife conservation locally and globally through our many initiatives. Book your event today!
Give us a try and you’ll soon discover why so many companies return again and again. But hurry, the best dates always fill up fast.
Zoo-It-Yourself Birthday Party
Be the king or queen of the jungle with a birthday party at Hogle Zoo!
Pick up your birthday party package at Guest Services and lead your party on your own zoo experience. Zoo-It-Yourself parties offer the convenience and flexibility of booking your birthday party at anytime during daytime zoo admission hours.
Price: $360
Zoo-It-Yourself includes:
- Zoo admission for 15 guests (Adults & Children)
- A zoo plushy from the gift shop for the birthday child
- (15) $5 snack vouchers to use at any food vendor in the zoo
Zoo-It-Yourself birthday parties must be booked in advance before your zoo visit. Email [email protected] for more information or to book your party.
Private Event Venues
Daytime event spaces
SPACE | TIME | CAPACITY |
Hogle meadow | 9am-4pm | 100 |
Events pavilion | 9am-4pm | 600 |
RendeZoo room | 9am-4pm | 120 |
Creekside canopy | 9am-4pm | 40 |
After-hours zoo buyout
SPACE | TIME | CAPACITY |
Zoo grounds | 5pm-9pm | 5,000 |
- Events Pavilion starts at 5pm, zoo cleared at 6pm.
- Small Animal Building closes at sunset.
Private Event Add-Ons
Conservation Carousel
- Daytime hours: $2 per ticket
- After-hours unlimited: $200 for activation, $1.50 unlimited carousel per guest
The Eccles Express Train Ride
- Daytime hours: $2 per ticket
- After-hours unlimited: $200 for activation, $1.50 unlimited train per guest
Programs & Entertainment
ANIMAL EVENT | LOCATION | LENGTH | CAPACITY |
Seal & sea lion demo | Rocky Shores | 35-40 Minutes | 90 |
Dog Show | Wildlife Theater | 30 Minutes | 450 |
Giraffe feed | Twiga Terrace | 35-40 Minutes | 100 |
Rhino feed | High Desert Oasis | N/A | 30 |
Meerkat bug drop | Meerkat Manor | 15 Minutes | 25 |
Ambassador animals | Anywhere | 30 Minutes | 40 |
Crocodile feed (after-hours only) | Small Animal Building | 15 Minutes | 25 |
Lawn games | Hogle meadow | Duration of event | N/A |
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Mad science show | Discovery Theater | 45 Minutes | 80 |
Zoo doodles activity | Discovery Theater | 30 Minutes | 160 |
Private zoo tour | Zoo grounds | 30 Minutes | 40 |
Additional Options
Face painter | INQUIRE FOR PRICING |
Photo booth | INQUIRE FOR PRICING |
Cotton candy artist | INQUIRE FOR PRICING |
Wandering entertainers | INQUIRE FOR PRICING |
Stilt walkers | INQUIRE FOR PRICING |
Aerialists | INQUIRE FOR PRICING |
Our Catering Team
Our staff is looking forward to working with you to create the perfect event your guests will never forget.
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