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.
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
Book a private party
Hogle Holidays transforms the traditional company party into a memorable experience, bringing employees, clients, and families together for an evening of festive lighting displays and interactive experiences. With private events and exclusive buyout nights available, organizations can create unique celebrations where guests connect, make memories, and enjoy the holiday spirit together.
Hogle Holidays Event Special: Celebrate with us on select evenings from November 27 through January 2! Groups of 20 or more can enjoy admission and a hot chocolate voucher for just $22.95 per child (ages 3-12) and $27.95 per adult.
Temporary Paid Parking Notice: december 2-5, 2026
Our neighbors at This is the Place Heritage Park will host their annual Christkindlmarkt Wednesday, December 2 through Saturday, December 5, from 11 AM to 8 PM, increasing parking demand in the area. Because this creates unusually high parking demand beyond our control, we’re implementing a temporary parking plan to help ensure zoo guests and members have access to parking in our lot.
PARKING FEE
A $40 parking fee will apply to vehicles entering the zoo parking lot from December 2-5, 2026, during these hours:
– Daytime zoo hours: 10 AM–5 PM
– Hogle Holidays: 5:30–9:00 PM
Who parks for free?
-Zoo members visiting during the day or attending Hogle Holidays.
-Guests with prepaid daytime admission or Hogle Holidays tickets. Please have your digital tickets or membership card ready at the main gate to show the parking attendant.
Purchasing tickets at the zoo?
– Guests purchasing tickets in person can apply their $40 parking fee toward their ticket purchase.
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 →
Parking at Utah’s Hogle Zoo is free throughout the Hogle Holidays season, except December 2-5, 2026, when a temporary parking plan will be in place due to increased traffic from Christkindlmarkt across the street at This is the Place Heritage Park.
From December 2-5, 2026, a $40 parking fee will apply to vehicles entering the Utah’s Hogle Zoo parking lot. Parking remains free for zoo members and guests with prepaid daytime admission or Hogle Holidays tickets. Guests purchasing tickets at the zoo may apply the parking fee toward their ticket purchase.
Learn more here.