Rocky Shores at Hogle Zoo

The Hogle Zoo has changed so much since I’ve last been there. It feels significantly smaller… but all in all, the facilities are much nicer. The animals look happier and the open spaces for them seem to be much more accommodating than they used be.

We showed up pretty early and there was no line to get in. But by the time we left, the line was beginning to form.

One thing I didn’t enjoy though was how loud the audio was blasting outside the lion viewing area… that was ridiculous!

Gonna miss the elephants! I think that the sea lions were the most engaging. ☺

Exciting and the give enough room for the animals to actually move around. I love being able to watch the seal training and feeding or to be able to get so close to even the giraffes. A experience I absolutely loved and plan to bring my family to again. (The polar bear exhibit is under care right now) so we plan on coming back.

We always have a great time at the zoo. Hogle Zoo has done a fantastic job for so many many years. We're sad to see that the elephants are going soon but we know they will be happy wherever they go. The Bearpaw didn't really have any meaning to me except for the design. I enjoy drawing and that silhouette of a paw print is really cool.

Great experience. It's amazing to see how well the animals are cared for. Most animals are there due to having injuries and are being nursed back to wellness. There is a lot to see. My family and I were at the zoo for over three hours and spent every second of it enjoying the animals, exhibits, and food.

The most fun I have had in years at the Zoo. Friendly and informative volunteers and staff.

The kids enjoyed the polar bear exhibit and the bear sure seemed to like to show off in the water which the kids loved. Overall the zoo was an enjoyable experience for the kids and it was neat to see the Silverbacks other large animals. It's just a pity the elephants are no longer there.

We love being able to explore at the zoo. The shores are an incredible place where you can watch the sea lions and seals play, the polar bear dive and turn his barrel, and the bears wander. It's incredible to participate when they are putting on shows, the animals are much more active and engaging.

Had a great time. If you need to rent a motorized scooter for disabilities, I suggest you get there early. I got there an hour after opening and got the first one. When I returned it at the end of my visit, they told me that they had sold out within about an hour after I rented mine.

We love visiting the zoo, especially in the winter! The animals are so active and the crowds are smaller because of the cold. We're members so we can go for just a few hours at a time and the kids always want to go back!

We absolutely love seeing the otters, seals, and bears!! My son goes crazy for the polar bear and the seals. All the exhibits are well laid out and organized. The animals look well cared for and healthy. I am a big fan and believe you all would be as well. Five stars for sure.

I had so much fun, although they didn't show the apes feeding like it was posted but we still enjoyed ourselves!.. just a few pictures to add for all hearts eyes to see!!❤ My suggestion would be .. show up early in the morning an pack a lunch box!!

It's not the biggest but the animals were more active then other zoo's we've been to. It's very clean and the exhibits have great views over all it's a really beautiful zoo.

Wow, it's an awesome thing to have a giant seal coming at you full speed. The polar bears are cool too and underwater windows give you a great view of the action.

Sea Otter was beautiful. The seals and sea lions were awesome. One of the polar bears looked like it was trying to see the sea lions and the seals. It was cute. The grizzly bears were also out and about. That made it awesome. Although, I do kind of wish they were able to hibernate, but oh well. Oh and the polar bear was eating a carrot

If you don't visit the zoo and you don't have lunch there then perhaps consider going, your visit supports the zoo, expansion. Improvements to habitat and they do have live shows. The bird show. The dog show and now the bug show. All shows intended to EDUCATE you. It offers the magic of the animal world. Take a day and by all means, visit the zoo and yes. While there please buy food or souvenirs as well. It supports all the programs and the big winners? The animal inhabitants that live there. Enjoy ! I did.

Love how much viewing space there is for the seals, sea lions, and otters! Stroller, wheelchair, and wagon accessible. So much information about the animals and fun interactive ways for them to learn. Going back soon!

The kids love Nikita (the male polar bear). If you get there right as the gates open, and crowd around the enclosure, you might be treated to his routine.

The polar bear at the rocky shores was having such a good time! Dude was very lively and there was a lot of info on him as well! 1200 lb bear was swimming around with so much grace!

I had lots of fun at the zoo my 5 hour drive was well worth it.

I took my brother and father here when they visited and this was the most exciting place at the zoo that day. We went in the cold winter which I believe helped. The bears we're very active and the seals we're swimming around like crazy. Wonderful exhibit.