Registration Includes

Tickets for you and up to 4 guests, dinner, an animal encounter, unlimited train or carousel rides, along with a photo booth, face painters, cotton candy, and more.

The Zoo: After Hours

Enjoy a wild time at the zoo - without the crowd! We've rented out all 42 acres to throw one final private bash before the new school year starts. Relax with the family before back to school!

Animal Encounters

Feed giraffes, see the polar bears swim up close, or watch meerkats eat bugs. Sign up for your preferred encounter on-site at check-in. Encounters are first-come, first-served.

Enjoy Dinner, Animal Experiences, and Family Fun at Hogle Zoo

Friday, August 14, 2026
5:00 PM-9:00 PM

Utah's Hogle Zoo

2600 Sunnyside Avenue South
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

As a thank you for your partnership, we're inviting you and your family to enjoy an exclusive after-hours experience at Utah's Hogle Zoo—reserved just for VLCM guests.

Spend the evening exploring the zoo at your own pace while enjoying dinner, up-close animal experiences, and fun activities for all ages. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with our sponsoring partners throughout the event.

We extend our sincere thanks to our event sponsors—HPE, HP, PDQ, VLCM Professional Services, and VLCM Audio Visual—for helping make this special evening possible.

We look forward to celebrating with you at the zoo!

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I select the animal encounter my guests want to attend?

Animal encounter sign-up will take place at check-in on the day of the event. There is a maximum capacity for each animal encounter, so we will fill each encounter on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive a wristband with your animal encounter at check-in.

What time will the animal encounters take place?

6:30 PM to 7:30PM

Note your exact time will be provided upon check-in when you select your animal encounter.

What time is dinner served?

5:00 PM to 6:30PM

How many tickets do I get?

Registration includes tickets for you and up to 4 additional guests, for a total of 5 tickets. You can select the number of additional tickets you need on the registration page.

Who can I contact if I have a question about the event?

Agenda at a Glance

Here's an overview of what's happening at the event!
VLCM Night at the Zoo
  • Arrivals & Check-In
    5:00pm
  • Dinner Served
    5:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Photo Booth, Face Painting, etc
    6:00pm to 8:00pm
  • Animal Encouters
    6:30 to 7:30pm
  • Enjoy the Zoo
    7:30 to 9:00pm
  • Departures
    9:00pm