Cancellation & Refund Policy

After registration is confirmed, Utah’s Hogle Zoo adheres to a no-refund, no-credit, and no-substitution policy.

If you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation.

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Summer Camps: Dr. Zoo

Jun 22-26, 2026

6th – 8th Grade On-Site

This camp is five (5) days | 9 AM - 4 PM Step into the shoes of a zoo veterinarian! Explore the care of animals, from tiny tarantulas to tall giraffes, and discover how zookeepers, vet techs, and veterinarians work together to promote healthy lifestyles for these animals. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the important tasks these professionals perform to ensure the animals are thriving and gain valuable hands-on skills along the way.

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22-26

Jun

Paint Night: Wild Rainbows: Zebra

Jun 27, 2026

18+On-Site

6:00-9:00 PM Unleash a kaleidoscope of creativity as we transform the classic zebra into a watercolor, rainbow-striped showstopper. Enjoy a fun evening of creativity, animal inspiration, and a masterpiece as bright and brilliant as your imagination. No experience necessary.

Jun

Summer Camps: One, Two, Zoo!

Jun Jul 29-1, 2026

Pre KOn-Site

This camp is three (3) days. | 2-3 year olds - 9:30- 11 AM 4-5 year olds - 1:00 - 2:30 PM One ostrich, two camels, three mountain lions! Come count with us at Utah’s Hogle Zoo in this camp all about animals and numbers. This adult and child camp includes stories, crafts, activities, and animal visits.

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29-1

Jun Jul

Summer Camps: Animal Superheroes

Jul 6-9, 2026

Entering 1st GradeOn-Site

This camp is four (4) days. | 9 AM - 12 PM Faster than a speeding lion, more powerful than a mighty gorilla. From super strength to bionic vision, invisibility to lightning speed, animals have incredible powers! Put on your mask and cape, and join us to learn all about the superheroes of the animal world.

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6-9

Jul

Summer Camps: Animals On The Move

Jul 6-9, 2026

Entering 1st GradeOn-Site

This camp is four (4) days. | 1:00-4:00 PM Hop, dance, wiggle, and crawl! Animals move in all sorts of ways. Join us for an exciting week of movement and exercise as we learn how animals get around.

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6-9

Jul

Little Zoo: Zooming with Zebras

Jul 11, 2026

Ages 3 – 5 On-Site

10:00-11:30 AM Zig, zag, and zoom like a zebra on this wild adventure! Exercise is important for staying healthy – even for Zoo animals. Join us on a journey to discover how animals move.

Jul

Summer Camps: Home Sweet Habitat

Jul 13-17, 2026

2nd-3rd GradeOn-Site

This camp is five (5) days. | 9 AM - 4 PM Travel the globe without leaving Utah’s Hogle Zoo! Join us as we explore and meet animals from various corners of the world. We will uncover their unique adaptations that help them thrive in a wide range of habitats.

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13-17

Jul

Summer Camps: One, Two, Zoo!

Jul 20-22, 2026

Pre KOn-Site

This camp is three (3) days. | 2-3 year olds: 9:30 AM-11:00 AM, 4-5 year olds - 1:00-2:30 AM One ostrich, two camels, three mountain lions! Come count with us at Utah’s Hogle Zoo in this camp all about animals and numbers. This adult and child camp includes stories, crafts, activities, and animal visits.

Registration coming soon

20-22

Jul

Summer Camps: Mission: Zoo

Jul 27-31, 2026

4th - 5th GradesOn-Site

This camp is five (5) days | 9AM - 4PM From a raven's ability to use tools, to a snow leopard's ability to hide in plain sight, animals can teach us how to be incredible spies! Grab your decoder ring and get ready to sneak as you become a spy to help us on our mission to conserve wildlife!

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27-31

Jul

Summer Camps: Exhibit Design and Enrichment

Aug 3-7, 2026

6th – 8th Grade On-Site

This camp is five (5) days | 9 AM - 4 PM Calling all future designers and innovators! Join us for a STEM-packed week where you dive into the world of animal enrichment and exhibit design. From sensory toys to feeding challenges, you’ll create enriching activities that challenge and engage animals while building your very own exhibit to showcase your ideas. Let your creativity shine as you design the ultimate space for animals to explore!

Registration coming soon

3-7

Aug

Little Zoo: Listen Little Lion

Aug 15, 2026

Ages 3 – 5 On-Site

10:00-11:30 AM Listen up, little cubs - it's time for a morning of animal adventure. Come discover why it's important for animals to be good listeners and learn how we can do the same!

Aug

Paint Night: Foxes and Foliage

Aug 29, 2026

18+On-Site

6:00-9:00 PM Welcome the earliest hints of autumn with a cozy evening of art inspired by the clever charm of foxes. In this guided acrylic class, warm fall colors dance across the canvas as you paint a sly fox nestled among turning leaves and golden light. Relax into the magic of the changing season and leave with a masterpiece that brings fall’s enchantment home. No experience necessary.

Aug

Adult Class: So You Think You Can Zoo?

Sep 12, 2026

18+On-Site

8:30 AM-4:00 PM Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a zookeeper? Do you have a passion for animals? This full-day class allows adults 18 years and older to step into the world of zoos and learn about how Utah's Hogle Zoo cares for its animals. You will learn about the day-to-day operations of running an AZA-accredited zoo and how animal well-being is at the heart of everything a zookeeper does in their day: from cleaning enclosures, to preparing meals, and to providing enrichment. This deep dive into zookeeping will help you discover what the zoo does for conservation and how you can take action to become a Champion for Wildlife.

Sep

Little Zoo: Rub-a-Dub-Dub

Sep 15, 2026

Ages 3 – 5 On-Site

10:00-11:30 AM Rub-a-dub-dub, two animals in the bathtub! Find out how animals stay clean by doing many of the same things you do at home.

Sep

Keeper For A Day

Sep 19, 2026

9th - 12th GradeOn-Site

8:30 AM-4:00 PM Do you love animals? Do you think measuring, scrubbing, sweeping, and interacting with wild animals would be a perfect day? Have you always wanted to be a zookeeper? Well, here is your chance to see if you have what it takes. Come to the Zoo for a hands‒on, behind-the-scenes, fun-filled day. Participants will spend their day with a staff member learning about the life of a zookeeper. The program includes watching animal training, learning about animal diets, meeting ambassador animals and helping to clean exhibits. We will provide lunch, a T-shirt and a Keeper‒tastic time!

Sep

Little Zoo: Bedtime Bears

Oct 10, 2026

Ages 3 – 5 On-Site

10:00-11:30 AM It's almost bedtime at the zoo! Join us as we explore how animals wind down for the night and discover the ways their bedtime routines are just like yours.

Oct

Little Zoo: Animal Dress Up

Nov 10, 2026

Ages 3 – 5 On-Site

10:00-11:30 AM Feathers, furs, shells, and scales - animals know exactly what to wear! Join us for a wild morning as we explore animal coverings and compare them to the clothes that help us thrive in different weather.

Nov

Little Zoo: Tidy Tails

Dec 12, 2026

Ages 3 – 5 On-Site

10:00-11:30 AM Cleaning up is important for everyone, from kids to vultures! Let’s learn from our animal role models how to keep spaces neat and tidy.

Dec

Upcoming Classes and Camps

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Summer Camps: Dr. Zoo

Paint Night: Wild Rainbows: Zebra

Summer Camps: One, Two, Zoo!

Summer Camps: Animal Superheroes

Summer Camps: Animals On The Move

Little Zoo: Zooming with Zebras

Summer Camps: Home Sweet Habitat

Summer Camps: One, Two, Zoo!

Summer Camps: Mission: Zoo

Summer Camps: Exhibit Design and Enrichment

Little Zoo: Listen Little Lion

Paint Night: Foxes and Foliage

Adult Class: So You Think You Can Zoo?

Little Zoo: Rub-a-Dub-Dub

Keeper For A Day

Little Zoo: Bedtime Bears

Little Zoo: Animal Dress Up

Little Zoo: Tidy Tails

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