Utah's Hogle Zoo Zoo

Address: Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States

Website: https://www.hoglezoo.org/

Hours: Daily 9:00am-5:00pm (summer hours may extend; check website for seasonal variations and special events).

Admission: Adults $19.95, children (3-12) $14.95, seniors/other discounts available; free for children under 3. Check Hogle Zoo for current pricing and memberships.

Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a zoological park in Salt Lake City, Utah, established in 1931. The campus covers roughly 40 to 45 acres and houses several hundred animals representing many species.

Founded in 1931, the zoo has expanded across the decades with new enclosures and visitor facilities to meet modern standards for animal care and public education. It operates as a regional zoo offering conservation and outreach programs.

The zoo sits on the east bench foothills of Salt Lake City, a short drive from the city centre, with paths and viewpoints that overlook the Salt Lake Valley.

• Best times to visit: Best visited early morning or late afternoon when animal activity is highest and temperatures are cooler, and special events often run on weekends and holidays.
• Location and views: Located on the eastern foothills of Salt Lake City, the zoo is roughly 3 to 5 kilometres from downtown and offers views over the Salt Lake Valley.

Hogle Zoo is about a 10-minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City. Public transit options include UTA bus routes that stop near the zoo; parking is available on-site. From I-80 or I-15, follow signs to Sunnyside Avenue and the zoo entrance.

• Arrive shortly after opening to see carnivores and big cats active before mid-day heat.
• Use the tram service to save time on steeper parts of the hill; the zoo is built on a ridge and includes some sustained climbs.
• Check the keeper talks schedule - feedings and educational talks are the easiest way to see animals up close and learn about conservation efforts.