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Museum Name:
Utah's Hogle Zoo
Schedule: Open every day except Christmas and New Year's Day
Established:
1911
Address:
2600 E. Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Phone Number:
801-582-1631
Email: cschmitz@hoglezoo.org
Director:
Mr. Craig Dinsmore
Website:
http://www.hoglezoo.org
Focus:
Hogle Zoo has something for everyone. With over 900 animals to visit, you will experience the splendor of the animal kingdom in just a few hours. Open year-round, the Zoo has something for everyone. See red panda, peccaries, giraffes, gorillas, orangutans, black bears, reptiles, and more.
Ages: All ages
Costs:
Adults: $8.00; Seniors (65 and older): $6.00;
Notes: We will be adding additional school programming for the 2006-2007 school year.
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Major Exhibits
Visit Elephant Encounter, our interpretation of an African plain featuring African elephants and white rhinoceros. Be sure to visit the Convergys African lodge to learn more about these pachyderms.
Exhibits of 06
The Asian Highlands exhibit will bring you close to the regal cats of Asia. See the Amur tiger and leopard, along with snow leopards, Siberian lynx and Pallas cats in this new, outdoor habitat.
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Class Trip Programs
Self-guided programs are available for school groups. So you want to be a Zookeeper? - A 45 minute careers program for grades 7-12
Class Trip Pricing
Utah State accredited schools Grades: K-12, a Headstart or Early Head Start Program, Even Start Grant Recipient and Title I - Preschools are admitted free with a reservation. All other school groups receive discounted admission. So you want to be a Zookeeper? One program for up to 30 students is $50, and up to 30 more students may be added for an additional $30. A second presentation for up to 30 students is $40. Multiple programs must be scheduled on the same day to receive this pricing. |