Utah's Hogle Zoo
Experience Hogle Holidays
A Night Made to Share
Select Nights: November 25-January 2
5:30-9 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day
Hogle Holidays: A ZooLights Experience, presented by Mountain America Credit Union, is a holiday night made for sharing.
- Stroll through festive lights and glowing displays with hot cocoa and your favorite seasonal treats in hand.
- Dance and sing to holiday classics at the Oasis Dance Party, then discover interactive games and plenty of photo-worthy moments.
- Not a creature was stirring… and that includes most of the animals. While you won’t see many animals out and about, you’ll find plenty of sparkle, festive cheer, and holiday magic to brighten your season.
Make memories and share a cozy tradition at Hogle Holidays: A ZooLights Experience.
Hogle Holidays Experiences
MEMBER BENEFITS
- Zoo members save $2 on Hogle Holidays
- Premier Booster, Partner, Benefactor, and Champion members get one FREE night of Hogle Holidays for everyone covered by their membership:
- Eligible members can skip the ticket lines and bring their membership cards and photo IDs to the admission entry line. We’ll scan your card and keep track of your benefit usage. Complimentary admission is valid for only one night. Free night cannot be split across multiple nights.
Something sweet for members: Members attending Hogle Holidays can redeem (1) free festive brittle per household by showing their member ID at The Beastro. Available for one-time use only during Hogle Holidays hours.
Book a private party
Throw a magical holiday party for your guests during Hogle Holidays: A ZooLights Experience. Hogle Holidays offers a unique venue that will enhance social gatherings like celebrations, receptions, and corporate holiday parties.
festive bites and sweet treats
Don’t miss these special menu items available for purchase from 5:30-9:00 PM in The Beastro.
- Sweet Treats:
- S’mores Pretzel
- Donut Hole Bucket
- State Fair Deep-Fried Twinkie
- Fried Cinnamon Roll
- Warm and Savory:
- Santa’s Holiday Ham Melt
- Chicken Bacon Chowder
- Warm Up:
- Hogle Holidays Hot Cocoa
Sponsors
Email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.
Know before you glow
Hogle Holidays is an after-hours holiday tradition to celebrate the season at Hogle Zoo. Wander through a glowing winter wonderland filled with holiday-themed light displays, festive decorations, and family-friendly fun.
Enjoy seasonal treats at The Beastro, warm drinks, and interactive holiday experiences. While most habitats will be dark to let animals rest, there’s still plenty of magic to explore.
Bundle up and join us for a night of lights, laughter, and holiday cheer!
Hogle Holidays is an after-hours light display; most habitats will be closed or dark so the animals can get a full night’s rest, including: Great Apes, Bear den, the Small Animal Building, Creekside, Asian Highlands, South Hill, and the Ape Lobby. The Norma Education building will close at sundown.
Hogle Holidays is glowing from 5:30 – 9 PM select nights between November 25, 2026 – January 2, 2027
Hogle Holidays dates
- Wednesday, November 25
- Friday, November 27-Sunday, November 29
- Nightly December 3-31
- Saturday, January 2
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day
Depending on your group size, we recommend at least an hour and a half to experience the event. Hogle Holidays displays glow brighter as the night goes on, so grab dinner at The Beastro, visit the Wild Zootique gift shop, and explore Hogle Holidays under the stars.
The Conservation Carousel will be open during Hogle Holidays from 5:30-8:45 PM. Tickets are $3.50 per person per ride.
Please note: The Eccles Express Train is closed for the season.
Yes! Hogle Holidays happens snow or shine, so gear up for a night like no other. Hogle Holidays admission tickets are not refundable due to weather.
Yes, you can buy tickets for Hogle Holidays tickets at the ticketing windows. However, we recommend buying your tickets online to save time.
Yes, Hogle Holidays is more fun with friends! Zoo members can use their membership discount to buy tickets for their family and friends.
Yes! You can rent wheelchairs and strollers at the Karibu Quick Shop across from Twiga Terrace. Visit the Rentals page for pricing →