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Utah's Hogle Zoo
About Us
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is one of the most-visited tourist attractions in Utah. When conservation is put at the forefront of all our actions, not only do the animals benefit, but so does the entire planet.
History & Legacy
Utah Zoological Society was founded in 1911 on a small plot of land inside Liberty Park. Utah’s Hogle Zoo’s current location, at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, was generously donated by the Hogle family in 1931 and stretches over 42 acres of natural hillside terrain. Thank you for making Utah’s Hogle Zoo a Utah tradition for over 90 years. Learn more about the history of Utah’s Hogle Zoo by clicking below!
Accreditation
Utah’s Hogle Zoo has been a proud member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1974. Fewer than 10 percent of zoos across the nation are AZA accredited. As an AZA member, we meet and exceed the highest standards in animal care, welfare, and facilities. For more information, please visit aza.org.
Support your Zoo
Guests can donate to support Utah’s Hogle Zoo through a multitude of ways like zoo visits, memberships, animal feeds, volunteering, monetary contributions, and more! Not only does your support help us remain operational, it allows us to contribute to many conservation, education, and community-based programs that are focused on sustaining the natural world. For more information on how you can support us, click below!
REQUEST A DONATION
The zoo understands how essential donations are in running a non-profit organization. So, in turn, we consider ticket donations to other non-profit organizations. Please fill out the form below to request tickets.
There are more than 2,000 USDA licensed wildlife exhibitors in the US, but fewer than 10 percent of them have been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Hogle Zoo is among that 10 percent, which means that we’re recognized as one of the best zoos in the world. Utah’s Hogle Zoo is also a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). The mission of the zoo’s Arts & Parks (ZAP) Program is to enhance Salt Lake County resident and visitor experiences through art, cultural, and recreational offerings. The ZAP Program provides funding for up to three zoological organizations, one of which is Utah’s Hogle Zoo.
