Feast with the Beast

Waiting for the turkey? Pass the time at Utah’s Hogle Zoo Thanksgiving morning and experience the annual Feast with the Beast event. Watch animals from lions to polar bears stomp, roll, and chomp pumpkins and themed items.
🍂 Utah's Hogle Zoo will be open from 10 AM-2 PM on Thanksgiving Day to allow staff members to spend time with their families.
Feast with the Beast 2026 Schedule
(schedule subject to change)
10:00 AM– Animal Enrichment | Gray Fox/Bobcat/Porcupine in Wild Utah
10:00 AM– Animal Enrichment | High Desert Oasis
10:30 AM – Crocodile Enrichment | Small Animal Building
10:30 AM – Tiger Enrichment | Asian Highlands
11:00 AM – Red Fox Enrichment | Small Animal Building
11:00 AM – Sand Cat Enrichment | Small Animal Building
11:30 AM – Bat Snacks | Small Animal Building
11:30 AM – Ape Activity | Great Apes
12:00 PM – Burro Enrichment | Wild Utah
12:00 PM – Lion Chat | Lion Hill
12:30 PM – Snake Feedings | Small Animal Building
1:00 PM – Pouched Rat Enrichment | Small Animal Building
1:00 PM – Otter Training | Rocky Shores
1:30 PM – Red Panda Snack and Enrichment | Asian Highlands
1:30 PM – Skunk Enrichment | Wild Utah