Zootah At Willow Park

10/21/2025

Zoo Lights 2025 at Zootah
Zootah’s annual Zoo Lights event returns this December, offering a quiet, festive space for families to enjoy the season. The zoo paths will be lined with soft, glowing lights and simple holiday touches. Visitors can expect warm cocoa, a cookie, and a glow stick with admission — small comforts on a winter evening.

This year, Zootah welcomes a new guest: the Grinch, who will appear on Fridays before Christmas. Santa will continue his tradition of visiting on Saturdays, greeting children and listening to their wishes.

Zoo Lights runs from 4:30 to 8:00 PM on select evenings:

Dec 4–6, 11–13, 18–20, 26–27

Jan 1–3

Admission is $11 for adults, $8 for children (2–11), and free for children under 2.

10/21/2025

Our elk sure knows how to make the most of pumpkin season 🎃🦌 Enrichment activities like this keep our animals mentally and physically stimulated- and clearly, he’s having a blast! Video credit: Josie 🎃

10/17/2025

🦴💀 When Nature Gets Spooky… 💀🦴
Our turkey vulture is getting into the spirit of the season-enjoying a hauntingly appropriate snack just in time for Halloween. 🦃👻

Turkey vultures play an essential role in keeping the environment clean - they’re nature’s own cleanup crew, taking care of what’s left behind so new life can thrive. 🌿

So while it might look a little spooky… this feast is all part of the circle of life. 🌀
Video Credit: Leo
📍Come see him (if you dare) this Halloween, October 31st!
🎟️ Seniors & Students with ID: $3 Admission!
No tricks, just the wild truth of nature.

10/17/2025

🎃 HALLOWEEN AT ZOOTAH 🎃

The ghosts and goblins have come and gone from Boo at the Zoo… but the gates still creak open for one last spooky visit! 👻

This October 31st, Zootah is offering a wicked-good deal-

💀 Senior Citizens & Students with ID get in for only $3!

No tricks, no frights, no extra activities, just a hauntingly peaceful fall day surrounded by your favorite creatures. 🍂🐾

So grab your sweater, bring a friend (or your favorite familiar 🦇), and wander through the zoo while the leaves crunch underfoot.

🕸️ Open regular hours. Regular admission applies to all others.

10/08/2025

Ferociously festive or frighteningly adorable? 👀 You decide. 😱🎃 Photo credit to our spooky dream team- Leo, Josie, and Morgan! 🎃📸✨

10/06/2025

🎃👻 Boo at the Zoo is BACK this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11–5! Admission: $9 adults | $8 kids (ages 2–11) | Under 2 are free!

Each day brings something special:

🧡 Thursday 🎃 Pumpkin Contest at 12 PM in the WLC — bring your best carved creation! 🧙 Costume Contest at 2 PM in the WLC — great prizes and spooky bragging rights!

🖤 Friday 🕸️ Dress up in your Halloween best — it’s Bounce House & Trick-or-Treat Day! Candy, costumes, and inflatable fun all day long!

🧡 Saturday 🛍️ Local Vendors + the Cache Valley Kids Market! Support young entrepreneurs and find festive goodies from 11–5.

Come celebrate the season with us—costumes encouraged, smiles guaranteed! 🦇🍬

10/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Gala and supported our beaver initiative with BERC and the State of Utah! 🦫 We’re thrilled to share that progress is already underway-the city is preparing space for the future enclosure, and we couldn’t be more excited.

As a bonus, we have free firewood available! If you or someone you know could use some, please help spread the word. To schedule a pickup, just email [email protected].

Your support is helping us build something truly special. Let’s keep the momentum going!

09/29/2025

We’re feeling the love! 🦫💚 Huge thanks to Urban Trail Racing Series for sharing our Herald Journal feature and cheering us on. Saturday’s Building a Dam Good Future gala was a wild success, and we’re so grateful to our community for showing up, dressing up, and helping us raise support for creating a safe and natural home for beavers at the zoo.

Together, we’re building something truly special.

Zootah’s “Building a Dam Good Future” fundraiser gala Saturday will raise money to construct a beaver enclosure at the zoo, in partnership with The Beaver Ecology and Relocation Collaborative.

09/18/2025

🎓 Exciting News for Homeschool Families! Our second homeschool session, Wild Builders, begins October 13th and runs through November 3rd on Mondays. Dive into the fascinating world of animal architects as students discover how creatures build nests, dams, and underground tunnels. They'll explore the science behind these incredible structures and even get hands-on by creating their own natural masterpieces!

Families can use Utah Fits All scholarship funds for reimbursement, making this an accessible opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Class Schedule:

PreK–Kindergarten: 9:00–10:00 AM

Grades 1–3: 10:00–11:00 AM

Grades 4–6: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Secure your spot in these engaging, educational classes that bring nature and creativity to life!

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09/06/2025

✨🐾 Join us for the Wildest Night of the Year! 🐾✨

On Saturday, September 27 (7–9 PM, mingle starts at 6:30), Zootah is throwing a Western-themed gala you won’t want to miss!

🎶 Live music
🍖 BBQ dinner by Rollin West
🤠 Mechanical bull ride (sponsored by Diversified Home Loans)
🍹 Beaver-themed mocktail station
🦫 Animal encounters + guest speaker from BERC
🎤 Special presentation from Troy on the future of our beaver project
🎉 Silent & live auctions full of amazing finds

We’re coming together to raise $80,000 for a brand-new beaver enclosure that will support wildlife conservation right here in our community. 💚

🎟️ Tickets are $60—don’t wait, grab yours today and be part of building a dam good future!

👉https://zootah.org/building-a-better-dam-future/

09/02/2025

🐢💦 Me, the day after Labor Day: still hiding out in vacation mode. 😅🌴

This little Terrapene carolina triunguis says, “Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my pond time.”

Come chill with us at Zootah, we’re open Mon–Sat 10–5 and Sun 12–5!

Photo 📸 : Leo

05/30/2025

Looking for a unique way to connect with wildlife this summer? We offer several feeding experiences, giving you a chance to interact with the animals in a meaningful way.

Plus, during admission, you can purchase a half-cup bag of duck feed for $1.50 to share a snack with our feathered friends. You can also purchase petting zoo feed during petting zoo hours for $1.50 and hand-feed the animals for an even more interactive experience!