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Utah's Hogle Zoo

@HogleZoo

Utah's only AZA accredited zoo creating champions for wildlife for 90+ years 🦁 Open daily 10 AM - 5 PM.

 Salt Lake City, UT
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Joined August 2008
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Weila continues to grow stronger and bond with fosterorangutan, Acara. Guests may now see the pair in the Great Apes lobby or outdoor orangutan habitat. Swing by and say hello!🧡Learn more about Weila at hoglezoo.org/orangutan-weila…
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Utah's Hogle Zoo retweeted
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Hogle Zoo rhino treats self to mud mask #Utah #SaltLakeCity @HogleZoo #rhino #mud gephardtdaily.com/local/hogl… via @GephardtDaily
Hogle Zoo rhino treats self to mud mask

Hogle Zoo rhino treats self to mud mask

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 9, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) -- Hogle Zoo's southern white rhino, Princess, was recently caught on camera treating herself to a mud mask.

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Sometimes the best discoveries are right in our own backyard. By exploring the Jordan River's trails, recreation opportunities, and natural beauty, we build stronger connections to the river, and inspire others to help protect and improve it for people and wildlife. @HogleZoo
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Happy Father's Day to some toad-ally awesome boreal toad dads helping save wildlife, in Colorado, Utah and beyond! 🐸💚 DZCA's Animal Care, Veterinary Medicine and Rocky Mountain Field Conservation teams have been working hard behind the scenes to prepare for the next wild release of thousands of boreal tadpoles into Colorado wetlands. After successful breeding efforts earlier this year, we're now caring for more than 2,000 tadpoles that will be released into the wild next week as part of our boreal toad conservation efforts. But their impact doesn't stop here. We also collected and shipped sperm from our male boreal toads to @HogleZoo, where assisted reproduction efforts helped create fertilized eggs that have since hatched into tadpoles of their own. If all goes well, those tadpoles will one day be released on Utah's Paunsaugunt Plateau near Bryce Canyon National Park, helping support the future of this at-risk and ecologically important species. Go, #TeamToad!
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Image from Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (@DenverZoo)
Image from Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (@DenverZoo)
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Utah's Hogle Zoo retweeted
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Wild Aware Utah@wildawareutahMay 15
Join us for Wild Aware Utah Day at Hogle Zoo tomorrow — we have a great day planned! 🐻🐍🦊 See all the details here: bit.ly/WAU_Day
A red fox with its eyes closed behind the Wild Aware Utah logo. Saturday, May 16 | 10AM – 2PM The logos of the following organizations are at the bottom of the poster: Wild Aware Utah The Berryman Institute at Utah State University The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Utah’s Hogle Zoo There is a QR code that points to the Hogle Zoo webpage about Wild Aware Utah Day 2026.

ALT A red fox with its eyes closed behind the Wild Aware Utah logo. Saturday, May 16 | 10AM – 2PM The logos of the following organizations are at the bottom of the poster: Wild Aware Utah The Berryman Institute at Utah State University The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Utah’s Hogle Zoo There is a QR code that points to the Hogle Zoo webpage about Wild Aware Utah Day 2026.

SATURDAY, MAY 16 10AM - 2PM ALL DAY EVENTS (10AM - 2PM) EDUCATION TABLE: DWR Cougar Habitat Wild Utah EDUCATION TABLE: UHZ CONSERVATION Stillman Bridge Wild Utah EDUCATION TABLE: THE BERRYMAN INSTITUTE AT USU Entry Plaza MOCK CAMPSITE & BEAR SAFETY: THE BERRYMAN INSTITUTE AT USU Ape Lawn EVENT SCHEDULE 10 AM COUGAR KEEPER CHAT-Wild Utah SKUNK TRAINING & KEEPER CHAT-Wild Utah 10:30 AM OTTER ENRICHMENT & KEEPER CHAT-RockyShores 11 AM RED FOX ENRICHMENT-Small Animal Building CANINE CHAMPIONS FOR CONSERVATION - Wildlife Theater 11:30 AM RAVEN TRAINING & KEEPER CHAT-Wild utah SPIRIT PRODUCTIONS DANCE & CHEER ARMED FORCES DAY -oasis Plaza 12 PM TIGER ENRICHMENT-Asian Highlands 1 PM IF NOT FRIEND, WHY FRIEND-SHAPED? -Wild Utah CANINE CHAMPIONS FOR CONSERVATION - Wildlife Theater 1:30 PM BADGER ENRICHMENT & KEEPER CHAT Wild Utah VENOMOUS REPTILES OF UTAH -Small Animal Building 2 PM BIG HORN SHEEP KEEPER CHAT-Wild Utah 3 PM CANINE CHAMPIONS FOR CONSERVATION - Wildlife Theater

ALT SATURDAY, MAY 16 10AM - 2PM ALL DAY EVENTS (10AM - 2PM) EDUCATION TABLE: DWR Cougar Habitat Wild Utah EDUCATION TABLE: UHZ CONSERVATION Stillman Bridge Wild Utah EDUCATION TABLE: THE BERRYMAN INSTITUTE AT USU Entry Plaza MOCK CAMPSITE & BEAR SAFETY: THE BERRYMAN INSTITUTE AT USU Ape Lawn EVENT SCHEDULE 10 AM COUGAR KEEPER CHAT-Wild Utah SKUNK TRAINING & KEEPER CHAT-Wild Utah 10:30 AM OTTER ENRICHMENT & KEEPER CHAT-RockyShores 11 AM RED FOX ENRICHMENT-Small Animal Building CANINE CHAMPIONS FOR CONSERVATION - Wildlife Theater 11:30 AM RAVEN TRAINING & KEEPER CHAT-Wild utah SPIRIT PRODUCTIONS DANCE & CHEER ARMED FORCES DAY -oasis Plaza 12 PM TIGER ENRICHMENT-Asian Highlands 1 PM IF NOT FRIEND, WHY FRIEND-SHAPED? -Wild Utah CANINE CHAMPIONS FOR CONSERVATION - Wildlife Theater 1:30 PM BADGER ENRICHMENT & KEEPER CHAT Wild Utah VENOMOUS REPTILES OF UTAH -Small Animal Building 2 PM BIG HORN SHEEP KEEPER CHAT-Wild Utah 3 PM CANINE CHAMPIONS FOR CONSERVATION - Wildlife Theater

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Utah's Hogle Zoo retweeted
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Wild Aware Utah@wildawareutahMay 1
Join us for Wild Aware Utah Day at @HogleZoo! It’s happening Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and will focus on wildlife awareness and safety tips. Learn more about this fun event: bit.ly/WAUevents
A tan-and-brown snake with distinctive markings on its back — and a rattle on its tail — is on rocky dirt below a flowering plant.

ALT A tan-and-brown snake with distinctive markings on its back — and a rattle on its tail — is on rocky dirt below a flowering plant.

A bear is roaming through thick shrubs and brush on a hillside.

ALT A bear is roaming through thick shrubs and brush on a hillside.

The face of a cougar is peering out from the branches of a pine tree.

ALT The face of a cougar is peering out from the branches of a pine tree.

A large moose — wearing a GPS collar — is accompanied by two small moose in an aspen grove.

ALT A large moose — wearing a GPS collar — is accompanied by two small moose in an aspen grove.

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Baby on the way! 🦍 Western lowland gorilla Mary is expecting, with a birth window from late January to mid-March. Animal care and health teams are closely monitoring her and preparing to support both mom and baby every step of the way: hoglezoo.org/marys-pregnancy…
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We're so excited to announce the birth of a male giraffe calf, born to mom Minka (8) and dad Ja (5)! He arrived on January 26, 2026, at 1:38 a.m., weighing 139 pounds and standing 5 feet 8 inches tall. Read more about the calf at: hoglezoo.org/giraffe-calf/
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🦒A tall arrival ahead! 
Giraffe Minka is expecting her first calf this February. Read how our teams are preparing: hoglezoo.org/minkas-pregnanc…
Minka, giraffe at Utah’s Hogle Zoo

ALT Minka, giraffe at Utah’s Hogle Zoo

Minka, giraffe at Hogle Zoo during an ultrasound for calf expected in February

ALT Minka, giraffe at Hogle Zoo during an ultrasound for calf expected in February

Mother-to-be Minka (front) and father-to-be Ja (back)

ALT Mother-to-be Minka (front) and father-to-be Ja (back)

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Tongue out Tuesday 😋
6-month-old orangutan Weila with foster mom Acara at Hogle Zoo

ALT 6-month-old orangutan Weila with foster mom Acara at Hogle Zoo

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Weila is officially six months old 🧡🦧 She’s mastering mashed foods (yam + banana = yes, broccoli = hard no), growing confidence on the ropes, getting her first teeth, and early crawling. Six months old and already crushing milestones. 🎉
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Image from Utah's Hogle Zoo (@HogleZoo)
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Our hearts are heavy as we share the passing of Nikolai, our beloved Amur tiger. He faced ongoing health challenges, and despite advanced care, his condition declined. Nik made a lasting impact on our team and community. Read more: hoglezoo.org/amur-tiger-niko…
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Polar bear Neva has entered denning season! Each denning season helps our team support her natural reproductive cycle and learn more about this vulnerable species.💙 Read more about polar bear denning at: hoglezoo.org/polar-bear-mati…
Female polar bear, Neva, in her den at Utah's Hogle Zoo.

ALT Female polar bear, Neva, in her den at Utah's Hogle Zoo.

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Smash ‘em if you gourd ‘em 🎃 Happy Halloween!
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We’re heartbroken to share the passing of beloved sea lion Diego. He was diagnosed with degenerative spinal disease in 2024, and his care team worked tirelessly to ensure his mobility and comfort. Read more about his story: hoglezoo.org/diegos-care/ 💙
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Weekend: here ✅ Smiles: on ✅
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Weila Wednesday 🧡
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Utah’s Hogle Zoo is celebrating educators Oct 1–19! 🐾 Free zoo admission 🎃 Free BooLights tickets 👥 Up to 50% off admission for 2 guests Show valid school ID/proof of employment at the ticket window. Details 👉 hoglezoo.org/promotions
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We’re celebrating a milestone at Hogle Zoo: accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums with a rare perfect score! 🎉 Only 10 zoos in AZA’s history have achieved this. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and community! hoglezoo.org/aza-accreditati…
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Diego, one of our sea lions, was diagnosed with spinal disease in 2024. Training lets him take part in his care, like the laser therapy seen here. With meds, therapy, and habitat adjustments, his team works hard to give him the best quality of life. 💙 hoglezoo.org/diegos-care/
Diego, California sea lion at Utah's Hogle Zoo during a laser therapy treatment session.

ALT Diego, California sea lion at Utah's Hogle Zoo during a laser therapy treatment session.

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Grab your date, dust off that letterman jacket, and show your colors at ZooBrew: Hogle Homecoming! 🍻🎶 Brews, bites, trivia, and animal mascots under the stars. 👑 Get your tickets now!🎟️hoglezoo.org/upcoming-events…
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