Utah's Hogle Zoo Reviews

I agree to disagree with others review, YES on the price being a bit high, but NO on the zoo being ordinary.its a such a wonderful clean organize zoo.thanks for the day guys

Hogle Zoo is full of fun and entertaining functions where you learn about all the excitement of each animal. I feel like hogle Zoo tries to let each animal have it's focus on being oh so important and show off there gifts given from God. Hogle Zoo shows all this there best way. Fun, great environment, fun for all ages. Love the hogle zoo

Zoo lights were kind of cool, most only vaguely resembled the animals they were supposed to be. Great for kids.

Loved it..will come back to you with my mind set on feeding giraffe's, seeing the Tigers! Hopefully the birds habitat will be up graded..

We came here for an activity with my retirement home and we absolutely loved seeing all the animals, especially the aviary.

The zoo and animals are great! They charge a bit much for the giraffe feeding and train though. My 4 year old daughter wanted to feed the giraffe and because I didn't want her to approach it without one of her parents they charged me in addition even though I had no interest in feeding the giraffe. I explained this to the employee and was told they couldn't make exceptions. Oh well...

I always live the zoo! Unfortunately there are several things that are closed so make sure you look at their website before you because of the pandemic.

The only thing I can say is awesome. Staff is really good, cleanliness is never a problem and safety is never even questioned

Animals seemed healthy and happy, lots of shade and places to cool off.

Burger meat is awful... nice cafetetia..but food needs to step up several notches to command fancy prices. Also sad that $2 toys are $7 in the prescious gift shop.. between the gift shop and the horrible lunch i spent $70 beyond the ticket price. HOW would you feel ?

On a postive note, Sunday is the day to go... on this cloudy Dec 7th day, it was deserted ... No programs, just holiday lights... giraffes can't be seen unless they feel like coming out in their new diggs..... 2.5 hrs.. ride the carousel for $2.. if you have to stand next to a paying child, you're free.

Went for ZooBrew and it was an awesome different experience and for a good cause.

My family absolutely loves the zoo, it has gotten so so so much better from when I was a child...

They have great memberships that make going multiple times doable. During the summer we go every week and the kids get to cool off at the splash pad in the middle of the day. They have staff at almost every exhibit always eager to tell you all about the animals and answer any questions you have. It's a great educational experience disguised as a fun outing.
I recommend packing a lunch and snacks as it can get rather pricey otherwise. The refillable cups are worth the $5 because you get $1 refills and can keep bringing them back time after time.

They have this Covid visit down! It was such a beautiful day and so painless to get tickets. Not too crowded at all. My littles LOVED the otters!

Kids love it. Remember to buy ticket online to reserve a time.

In all the years I've been going to the zoo this was very enjoyable the animals we're very active. Gorilla climbing high in trees, seals and bears very active.

Been a lifelong member with my family since I was a youngster and each time I go I learn something new each time and I love to be around the animals

Horrible experience. I understand that there are restrictions due to covid but there were very few animals out and very dirty. The lions had no water either. There was no discount even though most of the exhibits were closed. We usually stay for about 4 hours this time we stayed for 1.

The kids always love it but the cost is ridiculous. Many of the animals are hard to see, even if they are out in their habitats.

Nice place, I have memories of coming here as a kid

Too over priced. Animals are never in tanks. Polar Bear looked like he was dying. Not enough water for the alligators. Conditions were not great for the wild life they are trying to house. Animals didn't seem happy at all.

Wonderful zoo, not many animals out, but some of that was the hot weather. Nice location and parking. Tad expensive, but the animals need the love so we were happy to pay. A must see location.

As far as animal jails go, this one is pretty decent. I hadn't been since I was a kid and it didn't seem too different. Still pretty small. The bird show was the best part.

If their prices keep going up I won't be able to afford to ever go again. I know they've made renovations, but their prices are starting to get a little outrageous.

I love coming to the zoo and seeing the animals. All the animals look well taken care of and very happy. No matter how old I get I m still always looking forward to a trip to the zoo. I have yet to have a bad experience. I love the shows and events they provide, I truly believe the staff members care for these animals and love them.

We went late morning which seemed to be the perfect time to go to the Asian Highlands at Hogle Zoo. The fall weather was cool with a light wind. We also didn t have to fight with huge crowds.

Both the Amur Leopard and tiger were active and moving.

They had just fed the tiger a rabbit and it was incredibly fascinating watching the tiger first strip the fur off with his raspy tongue and then dig into his meal.

We watched the leopard pace back and forth. The spots and coloring are gorgeous.

Fun exhibits, especially the aquatic ones on the west side

We love this zoo. The staff are great, and in this pandemic there were a ton of staff members out constantly sanitizing an already very clean establishment.

Nice visit, not too crowded. Most all the animals were visible.
Last 4 or 5 times we've been here it's been about the same. Good place to hang out for the day.

They are doing a good job of keeping it safe during the pandemic. Everyone has to wear masks at all times. There are arrows to show you the flow of traffic and dots in high congestion areas to show you where to stand to keep 6 feet apart.
The animals are all out and active despite the cold because it is so quiet.

You could tell they really cared about the animals! We loved it!

We weren't sure exactly how things would really be. So many places say one thing and once inside you see the opposite. We were impressed with everything that was set in place for social distancing. The only thing we were disappointed with was that when buying tickets, it states that masks were required and to bring your own. We did and do wherever we go. However, even at the entrance, it was not being enforced. That was disappointing.

Great and newly renovated. Very nice with great mountains souranding it.

Such a great zoo! Many updated exhibits, helpful staff, great daily programs. Must see the bird show and seal training!

It's all good but I think this year got Smaller though

It was a great place to visit. Apparently it's been a while since I've been because it's a little different. The giraffes are at the front to greet you. You can feed them for $5. They now have a splash pad for the kids so plan on them getting wet. We spent a few hoyrs there and saw everything.

I love Hogle zoo. They are always trying to upgrade and bring in new animals. The premier booster membership is so worth it. We come 3 times a month at least. My two year old loves the train, playground, merry go round, and of course the animals.

Well the parking is free. Not many animals out this time of year

One of the best experiences I have ever had at a zoo! The animals are happy and energetic, the staff is friendly and willing to answer questions, there is plenty of shade, and great informative tools! Everything here is great! 100% recommend this!

The zoo has limited parking up front but a lot across the street and if you are okay with sun and walking then this is the place for you.

It's a great zoo, there is a veriety of animals, and you can enjoy every minute in this place.

They have made a lot of improvements in the past 10-20 years

Truly astounding experience so many animals made so many videos filled took so many pictures! I drove all the way from Idaho because this zoo is so cool.

So impressed with the zoo's views on health and natural conservation of wildlife. I've always loved the zoo, but felt worried for animals held in captivity. Throughout the day, workers here have helped to put my mind at ease by explaining their care for the animals, that the animals chosen are ones who were having a hard time surviving in the wild for various reasons, and how each entry ticket contributes to wildlife conservation efforts. Not to mention, the shows have been great, I got to help feed a girraffe, and this is a great day!

Great zoo. Major improvements in the last 10 years.

It's a blast lots of interaction with the animals and there are plenty of places for little children to run out there energy lol.

A family favorite for over a decade (and going back longer in the 2 previous generations).
We love coming in the summer, but even better is coming to some of the special events like Feat with the Beasts on Thanksgiving morning, or Zoo lights.
Also, in January and February is the best time to visit as the animals are more active, in part due to the cooler temps and in part due to it being rutting season. Also since there are fewer people in the winter months you have the zoo mostly to yourself which make is easier to get up close to the glass and get some good photos, etc.

Nice zoo. The Zoo Brew event they did was a blast! Great place to take children too.

This is a great zoo. Employees are friendly and helpful. Overall appearance is clean and inviting. One of our favorite places to go to see animals.

Such a great zoo! There were lots of animals to see and even a playground for the kids. We didn't ride the train, but it looked fun. Definitely try to see the animals as early as possible. By the time we got around to some animals at about 4pm, they had already gone to sleep. Prices were fair for what we got to see.

It is a very nice and friendly atmosphere that you are greeted with when you come into the Hogle Zoo. The employees are personable and kind, the animals are rescues or were raised in captivity and the employees treat them well. My only issue with it was that the glass in most exhibits was absolutely filthy as if it hadn't been cleaned in a while. Also the sand cats were absolutely and completely amazingly adorable and had a breathtaking snow leopard.

It's a nice zoo. It is relatively small but they do a nice job trying to get you close to the animals. It's also well spaced out so you never have to walk to far between exhibits. The bird show is really great and the carousel is worth the price. The train is good for small kids or if you want a glimpse of the Sahara animals (giraffes, zebras, ostrich, and lions) from the other side but not really worth it for older kids.

Haven't been here for years. A lot has changed. It was quite enjoyable. They have done a lot of awesome things.

So much fun with the grand kids and my girls. Priceless

Really cool zoo the kids will love it. Get the punch pass for the carousel or have the highest zoo member pass for the cheapest why to ride it over and over. With the zoo member passes there is perks to getting it. The zoo has some great holiday activities!! Bundle up when you go to zoo lights.

I always enjoy a trip to the Hogle Zoo! The animals are well taken care of and seem happy. There is also a fun playground for the kids here.

Would be nice if they have step stools at the restroom sinks to help smaller children to reach and wash their hands.

Impressed with safety measures taken for COVID-19. Enjoyed the animals that are now a available to see. Looking forward to another visit when Polar bears are out.

So many animals, not busy at all, they have food choices, and strollers for rent. Cute shop too!

The animals always are healthy and the areas that they are in are nice. This is a great place to take your kids to on the weekends. There are lions, giraffes, and zebras so all of the classics are covered. The reptile room was my personal favorite because of the bird room and all of the different types of reptiles and insects. I m also very excited for the red pandas to be introduced.

The animals here do not have enough space or environments that are natural to them in some cases. Somehow they keep spending money to remodel, but things don't actually get better for the animals. It is also super expensive without much to see for it.

The kids interaction and animal exhibits are really nice. They display the animals while still allowing them room to roam. There are 2 playgrounds within the zoo. This keeps my kids entertained and busy all day. The seal exibit is by far my favorite. I wish we lived closer so we could visit more often.