Utah's Hogle Zoo
Tours
We have a variety of tours and experiences that guests can embark on to enhance the zoo experience. All zoo tours are recommended for individuals ages three years and older. Booking dates fill up fast, so for best success at receiving your preferred date, please book a minimum of 7 days prior to your preferred tour date.
To book a tour please email [email protected] with your preferred dates, backup dates, which tour you’re interested in, group size, and age range.
Drop into a zebra’s bedroom and check out a giraffe’s living room as we become African Savanna keepers for the afternoon. On this private, behind-the-scenes tour, guests will learn what it takes to care for and feed the tallest animals here at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. This tour is perfect for aspiring zookeepers, giraffe lovers, and anyone curious about what it takes to provide top quality animal care year-round.
- Group size limit: 5 participants
- Cost: $300 regular, $270 for members (Does not include zoo admission)
- Start time: 1:30 PM
- Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation/Refund Policy: After registration is confirmed, Utah’s Hogle Zoo adheres to a no-refund, no-credit, and a no-substitution policy. If you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation. Any tours may be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. You will be contacted to reschedule your tour in the event of a cancellation.
Book this private cart tour and see the zoo before opening! This 2-hour VIP cart tour of the zoo is catered to your group’s interests and is led by one of our expert tour guides in a 5-passenger open air golf cart.
- Group Size Limit: 5 participants
- Cost: $400 regular, $360 for members (Includes zoo admission)
- Start time: 8:00-10:00am (March-October) and 9:00-11:00am (November- February)
- Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation/Refund Policy: After registration is confirmed, Utah’s Hogle Zoo adheres to a no-refund, no-credit, and a no-substitution policy. If you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation. Any tours may be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. You will be contacted to reschedule your tour in the event of a cancellation.
Pull out your stethoscope and discover what it’s like to be a veterinarian at the zoo. You’ll tour the zoo’s L.S. Skaggs Animal Health Center, an off-exhibit space not regularly open to visitors. Look at x-rays, blood samples and meet an ambassador animal as you learn how the veterinarians help to maintain the health of the zoo’s animals.
- Group size limit: 5 participants
- Cost: $200 regular, $180 for members (Does not include zoo admission)
- Start time: 2:00 PM
- Duration: 30-45 minutes
Cancellation/Refund Policy: After registration is confirmed, Utah’s Hogle Zoo adheres to a no-refund, no-credit, and a no-substitution policy. If you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation. Due to the nature of being an animal hospital, there may be times when the tour is cancelled at the last minute. You will be contacted to reschedule your tour in the event of a cancellation.
