ZOOS & ANIMAL PARKS SALT LAKE CITY

Tracy Aviary and Botanical Gardens is a renowned bird-focused wildlife institution in Salt Lake City, Utah, operating two distinct locations. The main campus at Liberty Park features birds from around the world displayed within curated botanical gardens, while the Nature Center at Pia Okwai offers a natural local wildlife oasis along the Jordan River. The aviary spotlights rare and endangered species including the Northern Helmeted Curassow and Blue-billed Curassow, and supports community science initiatives and education programs aimed at inspiring conservation action. Visitors enjoy seasonal events, educational programming, and private event spaces, making Tracy Aviary an engaging destination for bird enthusiasts and families alike. With its mission to inspire action to conserve birds and habitats, Tracy Aviary stands as one of the premier avian conservation institutions in the western United States.

Utah's Hogle Zoo is an AZA-accredited nonprofit wildlife attraction located at 2600 Sunnyside Avenue in Salt Lake City, Utah, dedicated to connecting people and wildlife and creating champions for conservation. The zoo is home to a remarkable variety of animals across richly themed habitats including Wild Utah, African Savanna, Primate Forest, Great Apes, Rocky Shores, Asian Highlands, and High Desert Oasis, with notable residents such as polar bears, snow leopard cubs, gorillas, orangutans, lions, and red pandas. Guests can enjoy guided tours, animal encounters, immersive seasonal events like ZooLights and Sunrise Safaris, educational classes, summer camps, and field trips. As a participant in Species Survival Plans, Hogle Zoo actively supports the breeding of endangered species, making it a vital hub for wildlife conservation and family-friendly education in the Mountain West.