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About Utah's Hogle Zoo

Welcome to Utah's Hogle Zoo, a 42-acre AZA-accredited attraction in Salt Lake City. Located at 2600 Sunnyside Ave (840 South), the zoo offers engaging daytime experiences and a suite of event spaces perfect for celebrations, corporate gatherings, or family outings. Whether you’re planning a day visit or organizing a private event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, seating capacities, and nearby hotel and dining options to make your trip seamless.

Note on recent changes: Elephant Encounter has been renamed High Desert Oasis as part of ongoing updates, and certain exhibits like Monkey Island have been updated or replaced in the master-plan improvements. Zoo nights and seasonal events such as ZooLights, BooLights, ZooBrew, Wild Wednesdays, and Polar Bear Celebration create memorable experiences beyond daytime hours.

For visitors driving to Salt Lake City, there’s no reserved parking at the zoo. Bus parking is available in the north parking lot across from the main entrance, while general parking operates on a first-come basis. The zoo is well-served by public transit, including bus lines 21, 223, and 4, and Fort Douglas Station provides a walkable light-rail connection. Plan Your Visit hours are typically 10:00 AM–5:00 PM daily. When you’re ready to extend your stay, nearby downtown hotels such as Grand America, Little America, and Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City offer convenient proximity and trusted comfort. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant options to help you secure comfortable stays and reliable dining near your zoo experience.

Event spaces at Hogle Zoo include: Hogle Meadow (capacity 100), Events Pavilion (capacity 600), RendeZoo Room (capacity 120), and Creekside Canopy (capacity 40). For larger gatherings or after-hours exclusive experiences, the zoo grounds can be bought out for up to 5,000 attendees. If you’re seeking memorable animal encounters and seasonal festivities, keep an eye on ZooLights, BooLights, ZooBrew, and other signature events. We’re here to help you secure your seats or spaces with minimal fuss—consider us your friendly import for tickets and planning.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: 2600 Sunnyside Ave (840 South), Salt Lake City, UT 84108.
  • Venue type: Zoo (AZA-accredited), 42 acres.
  • Event spaces and daytime capacities: Hogle meadow 100; Events pavilion 600; RendeZoo room 120; Creekside canopy 40.
  • After-hours event capacity: Zoo grounds buyout up to 5,000 attendees.
  • Parking: No reserved parking; bus parking in the north parking lot across from the main entrance; general parking on a first-come basis.
  • Transit: Served by bus lines 21, 223, 4; nearest light rail options include Fort Douglas Station (walkable); multiple transit routes accessible nearby.
  • Hours: Plan Your Visit hours are typically 10 AM–5 PM daily.
  • Nearby hotels: Several downtown options (e.g., Grand America, Little America, Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City) are commonly used by visitors; see hotel listings for proximity.
  • Notable events hosted: ZooLights (holiday lights, select dates), BooLights (Halloween after-hours), ZooBrew (adult-only beer events), Wild Wednesdays and Polar Bear Celebration events.
  • Renamed/renovated: Elephant Encounter habitat renamed to High Desert Oasis; some exhibits (e.g., Monkey Island) have been closed or replaced as part of master-plan updates.
  • AZA accreditation: Updated AZA accreditation achieved with a near-perfect score in September 2025.