Rocky Shores at Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#3 of 6 Zoos in Salt Lake City

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

0.1 km from the center of Salt Lake City

Rating breakdown

5 ★75%
4 ★16%
3 ★6%
2 ★1%
1 ★2%

2478 9th S Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

hoglezoo.org

(801) 584-1700

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Rocky Shores at Hogle Zoo?: Rocky Shores at Hogle Zoo is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 427 reviews.
How does Rocky Shores at Hogle Zoo rank in Salt Lake City?: Rocky Shores at Hogle Zoo is #3 of 6 Zoos in Salt Lake City by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Rocky Shores at Hogle Zoo located?: 2478 9th S Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 — 0.1 km from the center of Salt Lake City.
How can I contact Rocky Shores at Hogle Zoo?: Phone: (801) 584-1700 · Website: hoglezoo.org

Reviews (8)

Justin Wright 2023 Oct 14

The Hogle Zoo has changed so much since I’ve last been there. It feels significantly smaller… but all in all, the facilities are much nicer. The animals look happier and the open spaces for them seem to be much more accommodating than they used be.

We showed up pretty early and there was no line to get in. But by the time we left, the line was beginning to form.

One thing I didn’t enjoy though was how loud the audio was blasting outside the lion viewing area… that was ridiculous!

Gonna miss the elephants! I think that the sea lions were the most engaging. ☺️

Kenneth F Nash (Agent Kay) 2023 Oct 13

We always have a great time at the zoo. Hogle Zoo has done a fantastic job for so many many years. We're sad to see that the elephants are going soon but we know they will be happy wherever they go. The Bearpaw didn't really have any meaning to me except for the design. I enjoy drawing and that silhouette of a paw print is really cool.

Kalhiem Burrow 2023 Sep 02

Exciting and the give enough room for the animals to actually move around. I love being able to watch the seal training and feeding or to be able to get so close to even the giraffes. A experience I absolutely loved and plan to bring my family to again. (The polar bear exhibit is under care right now) so we plan on coming back.

Mary LaCombe 2023 Aug 13

Had a great time. If you need to rent a motorized scooter for disabilities, I suggest you get there early. I got there an hour after opening and got the first one. When I returned it at the end of my visit, they told me that they had sold out within about an hour after I rented mine.

Sarah “Soyyy” Gray 2023 Jul 31

Great experience. It's amazing to see how well the animals are cared for. Most animals are there due to having injuries and are being nursed back to wellness. There is a lot to see. My family and I were at the zoo for over three hours and spent every second of it enjoying the animals, exhibits, and food.

Michelle Forsey 2023 Feb 18

We love visiting the zoo, especially in the winter! The animals are so active and the crowds are smaller because of the cold. We're members so we can go for just a few hours at a time and the kids always want to go back!

Donevon Martinez 2022 Aug 16

It's not the biggest but the animals were more active then other zoo's we've been to. It's very clean and the exhibits have great views over all it's a really beautiful zoo.

Hannah Mittelstaedt 2022 Aug 10

Hogle zoo is not a world class zoo. It won't take you all day to see unless you really want to take your time and stop to see everything. They have 2 parks that are fairly nice. One has a splash pad that is on during the summer months. There are several smaller things throughout the park for kids to play on. It has a train ride and a carousel that are about $2 a person. It gets fairly crowded during the weekdays but is great to visit during the week. We have a season pass and could go every week. The exhibits are great and my kids can easily see the animals (1.5-8 years old). The terrain is fairly easy will one larger hill to get back to the entry. There are 3 main eateries. The main one is always open with excellent options at prices that are reasonable. If you're in town or even thinking about a season pass I would definitely recommend it.