Utah's Hogle Zoo

Utah's Hogle Zoo We are Utah's only AZA accredited Zoo. Our mission is to create champions for wildlife.

08/03/2025

Major Sunday afternoon ✨

08/01/2025

🎉 94 years of Utah’s Hogle Zoo! 🎉

From polar bear dives to zebra zoomies, we celebrated our 94th anniversary today with special enrichment and a whole lot of fun.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong zoo-goer, your support helps us care for animals and protect wildlife around the world. 🧡

🐾 Here’s to many more years of connection, conservation, and unforgettable animal moments!

07/29/2025

We now interrupt your doom scrolling to bring you… this 🐅

It's International Tiger Day! Amur tigers like residents Sasha and Nikolai are an endangered species? With their numbers declining in the wild, every effort to support this species matters. A Mountain America Credit Union : By visiting Sasha and Nikolai at the zoo, you’re contributing to the conservation of Amur tigers 💙

Pounce down to Asian Highlands to celebrate and support Sasha and Nikolai today!

07/27/2025

Sunday brunch: Nguvu edition 🌿

He’s *this* close to being tall enough to join giraffe feeds with guests. Until then, he’s getting plenty of practice with his care team. 😊

As National Zookeeper Week comes to a close, we’re celebrating the dedicated animal care professionals who help make Hog...
07/26/2025

As National Zookeeper Week comes to a close, we’re celebrating the dedicated animal care professionals who help make Hogle Zoo what it is.

Our keepers are a key part of the larger team working together to care for wildlife and inspire action. This week and every week, we're grateful for the compassion, curiosity, and commitment they bring to their work. We 🧡 our keepers!

07/25/2025

Weila update! 🧡

Baby orangutan Weila is just over a month old and continues to make steady progress. She's gained nearly 400 grams (just under one pound) since birth and is getting stronger every day!

Weila still receives round-the-clock care from her team, who closely track every bottle, behavior, and milestone. She's learning important skills like gripping, holding herself up, and responding to bottle-feeding cues. To support Weila's development, her care team also provides enrichment activities, like toys to chew on and new textures to experience, giving her opportunities to learn, explore, and exhibit natural behaviors.

For more on Weila's hand-rearing journey, visit the link in our bio.

Weila will remain behind the scenes for several months and is not yet viewable to the public. Stay tuned here for more updates on Weila's journey. Thank you for following her story and for your continued support!

Four tiny heroes have arrived in the Small Animal Building 🐭💚 Utah's Hogle Zoo is celebrating the rare and exciting birt...
07/25/2025

Four tiny heroes have arrived in the Small Animal Building 🐭💚

Utah's Hogle Zoo is celebrating the rare and exciting birth of four pouched rat pups born on June 23, 2025, to mom Acacia and dad Baobab.

From pink and hairless to fully furred in under two weeks, the pups have begun exploring, eating solids, and chewing on browse. Animal care and veterinary teams continue twice-daily visual checks and will soon conduct the pups’ first exam to identify their genders.

This rare birth is a major milestone for Hogle Zoo. Pouched rats are difficult to breed under human care, and Acacia’s strong maternal instincts have offered valuable insight into the species’ care and behavior. It’s also an opportunity to highlight the incredible conservation work these animals support.

Native to East and Southern Africa, pouched rats are known for their intelligence and strong sense of smell. Nicknamed “Hero Rats,” they’re trained to detect landmines, identify tuberculosis, and uncover illegal wildlife products like pangolin scales and ivory.

Read more about these remarkable rats at: https://www.hoglezoo.org/pouched-rat-birth/

07/22/2025

Unclear if this snack was welcome. Very subtle. 😋

Catch the three zeBROS in High Desert Oasis during Training 101, featured daily on our schedule.

07/19/2025

POV: You hear your care team preparing your diet from 3 rooms away 👂🔊

A Mountain America Credit Union : Sand cats like Cleo have incredible hearing thanks to their uniquely large ear canals, which help them detect the faintest underground movement from potential prey.

Kick off the right way with a visit to your favorite felines 🐾

07/17/2025

Nothing like a mid-day mist to keep a girl cool 💅🧊

Princess has been staying active and comfortable this summer, spending time with her keepers during training sessions and cooling off with afternoon baths and muddy wallows.

When temperatures rise, animal care at Utah’s Hogle Zoo kicks into summer mode. From icy enrichment to shaded retreats and chilled pools, our care teams adapt routines to help animals stay cool and comfortable in the heat.

🧊 Read more about cool care at the link in our bio!

07/15/2025

Thelma and Louise turn ONE today! 🖤🐾

Yes, we know. They look like they could be curled up on your windowsill or knocking pens off your desk. But here’s your reminder: black-footed cats are pocket-sized powerhouses with one of the highest hunting success rates of any feline. Beneath that friend-shaped exterior is a top-tier predator who is certainly not friend.

Visit these spicy sisters in the third hallway of the Small Animal Building to help them celebrate their first trip around the sun! It's their party, and they’ll glare if they want to. 😼

Address

2600 E Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT
84108

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+18015841700

Website

https://linktr.ee/hoglezoo

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