description Hogle Zoo Overview
Utah's Hogle Zoo is a zoological garden in Salt Lake City, Utah, located at the mouth of Emigration Canyon. The Hogle family donated the land for the zoo's current site in 1931, and the institution now occupies about 42 acres of hillside terrain. It presents animals to the public while supporting educational activities and wildlife-conservation work, making it a destination for families and other visitors.
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Where is Utah's Hogle Zoo and how large is it?
The zoo is at the mouth of Emigration Canyon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its current site covers about 42 acres of natural hillside terrain donated by the Hogle family in 1931. [Utah's Hogle Zoo](https://www.hoglezoo.org/zoo-history/)
When did the current Hogle Zoo site open?
The main building at the current site was dedicated on July 31, 1931, and the zoo opened to visitors on August 1. The opening drew about 14,000 people, many of whom arrived by public bus. [Utah's Hogle Zoo](https://www.hoglezoo.org/zoo-history/)
How many threatened species does Hogle Zoo care for?
Hogle Zoo says it cares for more than 150 animal species, including 65 that are threatened or endangered. Its conservation work is connected with its AZA and WAZA memberships. [Utah's Hogle Zoo](https://www.hoglezoo.org/about-zoo/)
What are Utah Hogle Zoo's current visitor hours?
The zoo's official about page lists regular hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is located at 2600 Sunnyside Avenue in Salt Lake City, Utah. [Utah's Hogle Zoo](https://www.hoglezoo.org/about-zoo/)
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