Get your kids digitally fingerprinted and photographed courtesy of the Utah Chapter of Federal Law Enforcement. Along with ink fingerprinting, children’s general information will be put on a disk for parents to have on file in case of an emergency.

Free with admission.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our Conservation Carousel and the new Oasis Plaza! Gates will open early at 8:30 am, and a Meadow Gold World of Flight Bird Show bird will be doing the "ribbon cutting" promptly at 9 am.
Be one of the first to take a ride on one of 42 hand-carved, hand-painted wild animals.

Join us as we celebrate the birthday of our oldest elephant, Hydari! She is the second oldest African Elephant in North America, and we want to celebrate! Birthday cupcakes, an African mask craft, African dancing and drumming, and special Pachyderm Programs with an elephant sized cake for Dari
will be at the Convergys African Lodge from noon until 3 pm.

Learn all about nature’s predators and why they are so important to our ecosystem. Meet the keepers of our predatory animals and learn about what you can do if you encounter them in the wild. Conservancy agencies will be at Hogle Zoo to help you better understand what you can do to save our native predators. Also, watch our animals exhibit their natural behaviors as they interact with special enrichment items.

Join us for an interactive, hands-on experience with Hasbro's FurReal Friends plush pets. FurReal Friends are innovative animatronics that "come to life" with a child's touch. Children will be able to pet, play with and see the magic of the FurReal Friends pets during this great event. Plus, get your photo taken in the FurReal Friends tent (while supplies last) and enter to win fun giveaways!

Activities are free with admission.

As a thank you from Hogle Zoo, all military personnel, veterans and their immediate family (spouse and any children 18 and under) will receive free admission to the zoo, with a military or veteran ID.

As a thank you from Hogle Zoo, all military personnel, veterans and their immediate family (spouse and any children 18 and under) will receive free admission to the zoo, with a military or veteran ID.

Join us for a celebration of our military men and women. Throughout the day, participate in various activities like: a flag raising ceremony, live entertainment, a kid’s craft, and more! Plus, there will be military displays and service vehicles on grounds along with a number of information booths about the military.

As a thank you from Hogle Zoo, all military personnel, veterans and their immediate family (spouse and any children 18 and under) will receive free admission to the zoo, with a military or veteran ID.

Join Hogle Zoo, American Family Insurance and Fox 13's Big Budah for the Children's 26.2 Challenge celebration! Children who completed the challenge will receive free entry into the zoo today!(must have ticket or pass from American Family Insurance) American Family Insurance challenges children to run a marathon over a three-month period. The challenge can be completed by running 26.2 miles between April 18th and July 1, 2008. A child can run (or walk) anytime, anywhere--as little as mile at a time. Utah children kindergarten through sixth grade (2007-08 school year) are eligible to participate.

Visit www.childrens262challenge.com for more information and to register online, or visit your local American Family Insurance Representative.