Utah's Hogle Zoo
Wildlife Ball: Lions, Tigers & Bears
Thursday, September 4, 2025
5:00 - 9:30 PM
Immerse yourself in an enchanting VIP evening at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Wildlife Ball: Lions, Tigers & Bears is a sophisticated soirée celebrating our shared commitment to wildlife. Help raise vital funds to expand the zoo’s giraffe and hoofstock barn, paving the way for more species and enhanced animal care.
Enjoy live entertainment, gourmet cuisine, signature cocktails or mocktails, and unforgettable moments that deepen your connection with the zoo and its remarkable animals. Hogle Zoo’s Wildlife Ball is more than a night of celebration—it’s a call to action. Together, we can build a world where humans and wildlife thrive in harmony. Suggested Attire: Summer cocktail or Wizard of Oz chic.
Your evening includes
- Curated culinary experience
- Two specialty-themed drinks or mocktails
(Additional beverages available for purchase) - Giraffe feed experience
- Natural lion feed demonstration
- Exclusive opportunity to bid on once-in-a-lifetime zoo experiences
- Photo opportunities throughout the evening
- Dancing to live music by Hot House West
- Gourmet sweet creations in Entry Plaza
Your evening includes
- Curated culinary experience
- Two specialty-themed drinks or mocktails
(Additional beverages available for purchase) - Giraffe feed experience
- Natural lion feed demonstration
- Exclusive opportunity to bid on once-in-a-lifetime zoo experiences
- Photo opportunities throughout the evening
- Dancing to live music by Hot House West
- Gourmet sweet creations in Entry Plaza
Thank you to our 2025 Wildlife Ball sponsors
Contact Us
801-584-1772 | [email protected]
By purchasing a ticket, you confirm that you are 21 years of age or older. Photo ID required for entry. All tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be resold or exchanged. If unable to redeem, your ticket will be valued as a full donation to the zoo.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. It has been an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1979, a distinction given to only 10% of animal institutions. The zoo upholds the highest animal care standards in the world. It cares for over 150 species of animals, 65 of which are threatened or endangered, and also supports local and global conservation initiatives and partners.