Outdoors

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, located at the University of Utah, is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West and is the state arboretum of Utah with over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. The Garden is renowned for its plant collections, themed gardens, over 590,000 springtime blooming bulbs; including a vast collection of daffodils; gorgeous private rental spaces, a world-class outdoor concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs. Please note: Red Butte Garden's operating hours change seasonally.

Utah's Hogle Zoo creates champions for wildlife. Visitors of all ages can enjoy hundreds of resident animals in the African Savanna, Great Apes area, Primate Forest, Small Animal Building, Rocky Shores, Asian Highlands, and the new Aline W. Skaggs Wild Utah exhibit. Follow us on Instagram (@HogleZoo) for daily programs, including keeper chats and animal demonstrations. Since 1974, Utah's Hogle Zoo has been a proud member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, consistently meeting and exceeding the highest standards for animal care, well-being, and facilities. Your visit supports conservation efforts in Utah and around the world.