10 Reasons To Bundle Up And Visit Utah’s Hogle Zoo This Winter
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a family favorite year-round, but most people visit when the weather is warm and sunny. The zoo is every bit as amazing during winter months, and here are 10 reasons to bundle up and visit right now.
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The 800+ animals who call Hogle Zoo home still require food, medical care, and enrichment, even when it's cold outside. Your admission during the low season can help support the zoo.
During the dog days of summer, the beautiful lions and tigers at Hogle often laze about in the shade. During winter months, they're more active, and a little more exciting to watch.
How about those polar bears! They love the cold weather. If you want to see a very happy bear, head to the polar bear exhibit. Don't forget to go down below to see them swimming, too!
In the spring, you'll find lots of Utah schoolchildren throughout the zoo, and during the summer and fall, Utah families pack the zoo on weekends. In the winter, you'll find a more peaceful, quiet place to wander.
This bear has a thick coat, and you'll want to wear your warmest winter gear too. As long as you're properly dressed, you'll enjoy the fresh air, and still have plenty to see and do here.
You'll save a few bucks when you visit Hogle Zoo from October 1 through April 30th. That will leave you more cash to buy some hot chocolate!
The Small Animal Building is always a favorite, and it's kept toasty warm and humid year-round. It's kind of hot and sweaty inside on a July afternoon, but a visit to see the tropical birds, snakes, spiders, and frogs will warm you right up in the winter.
You might think that Hogle only welcomes baby animals during the spring, but that's not the case at all. This is Zion, a cute little baby zebra that was born at Hogle Zoo on January 15, 2021.
Have some Halloween fun every evening during the month of October when you stroll through the zoo after dark. The Halloween lights are fun and not too spooky - perfect for visitors of every age.
ZooLights is another great winter holiday event. It typically runs from the beginning of December through New Year's Day, and it features some beautiful zoo animal-shaped, life-sized lanterns.
Check out the Utah’s Hogle Zoo website to learn more and reserve your tickets online. You’ll also want to follow the zoo’s Facebook page so that you can see what the animals are up to, and get first views of the baby animals when they’re born.
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