Frequently Asked School Fieldtrip Questions
- Are reservations required before we arrive at Utah's Hogle Zoo?
Yes, reservations are required at least 48 hours prior to your visit. Keep in mind that the date you would like to visit may not be available. Reserving well in advance is recommended. Please don't assume you have a reservation until you receive a confirmation number. Your confirmation email will be sent immediately after your reservation is confirmed. If you choose to visit the Zoo without a reservation, you'll be charged regular admission price for every member of your group. - Can school groups come to the Zoo on WILD Wednesdays?
WILD Wednesdays are a black out day for school groups. School groups will not be scheduled on WILD Wednesdays. WILD Wednesdays are the last Wednesday of the month, November - February. - What is the cost?
With a reservation, all accredited in-state students, K - 12, are free. You get one (1) free adult chaperone for every five (5) students. All extra adult chaperones are regular admission price.
We're sorry but we are unable to offer free admission to out of state schools. However, with a reservation, out of state schools can receive $2.00 off per person, payable in one lump sum. We accept cash, in-state checks, and all major credit cards. If you choose to be billed, please bring a purchase order that includes all necessary information, including an authorized signature. We're unable to bill your school without a purchase order. - How many chaperones are required?
We require 1 adult chaperone per 5 students. Chaperones must be at least 21 years of age. Schools that recieve a discounted admission are required to meet the 1:5 ratio and will be given the discounted admission for their chaperones also. Failure to provide cahperones at the 1:5 ratio will reult in a forfeit of your groups discounted status. - Do the chaperones need to stay with the students throughout the zoo?
Yes, students must remain with their chaperones at all times, regardless of age. Unchaperoned students will be escorted out of the Zoo and must remain on their bus for the remainder of the visit. - Are identification tags required?
Yes, you're required to provide an identification tag for each member of your group, regardless of age. We require identification tags for security purposes, if there is a lost student, a problem student, etc... The student name is not necessary, but the school and teacher name should be visible. The identification tags must be at least 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches and should be worn on the chest of each child. - Where should our school buses park?
The correct parking lot will be clearly marked on your confirmation form. Please advise your parents and bus drivers of the lot location. Unloading and loading of students must be done in the lot indicated to receive your school group discount. If you choose to park in a different parking lot, please be prepared to pay regular admission price for every member of your group. - What happens to students who don't follow zoo rules?
We reserve the right to expel students who are misbehaving, causing disruptions or breaking Zoo rules. The student or students in violation will be asked to leave the Zoo and wait on the school bus for the remainder of their visit. The students' chaperone is responsible for the actions of the student(s) while in the Zoo and on the bus. Also, we reserve the right to exclude any school with a history of misbehaving students from participating in the free admission program for students. - Are there outdoor eating facilities?
We ask that school groups eat in the Pavillion by the Zoo's Main Entrance or the Peacock Pavillion by the Elephant Encounter. We do not have storage areas for your lunches, and please do not leave empty lunch boxes on the ground by the garbage cans. If you would like to check out wagons to carry your lunches please do so at the ticket window as you check-in. - How much is the train ride?
The train is $1.50 per person. It is in operation on all sunny days from Spring to Fall. Unfortunately, we are unable to run the train if it is raining or snowing.
The Conservation Carousel cost is $2.00 per person. - What if it rains or snows?
The Zoo is open every day, regardless of weather. With this in mind, we don't offer rain checks or refunds due to weather. - What about first-aid?
Please contact any Zoo employee for first-aid assistance. - Where is the lost and found?
All lost and found items are taken to our Member and Guest Services office, located at the Zoo's main entrance. - Can preschools participate in the FREE admission program at Hogle Zoo?
We regret that we cannot offer free admission to preschools. High schools with preschoolers will be charged as follows - High school student / FREE, Preschoolers 3 & older / $2.00 off regular admission price - 2 & younger / FREE.
For more information, call our Member and Guest Services Office @ 801-584-1769
