Your Utah Horizon Card — the EBT card used for SNAP benefits in Utah — opens up a lot more than the grocery aisle. In 2026, Utah Food Stamps recipients can access deeply discounted admission at all five Thanksgiving Point venues, the Hogle Zoo, the Natural History Museum of Utah, Clark Planetarium, Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, and dozens of other museums and cultural centers across the state.
Your Horizon Card also unlocks half-price Amazon Prime, doubled produce dollars at over 20 farmers markets through Double Up Food Bucks, phone and internet discounts, Summer EBT for children, and energy bill assistance.
This is the complete guide to every EBT discount available to Utah residents in 2026, organized by city so you can find what is near you.
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A Note on Utah’s SNAP Program and Horizon Card
Utah’s SNAP program is administered by the Utah Department of Workforce Services. Benefits are loaded monthly onto your Utah Horizon Card. When venues ask to see your “SNAP card,” “EBT card,” or “food stamps card,” your Horizon Card is what you show.
Most Utah EBT discounts require you to show your Horizon Card and a valid photo ID at the ticket window. You cannot pay for admission with your EBT card — the card is used only to verify SNAP enrollment and access the discounted rate. Pay the reduced admission price separately with cash, debit, or credit card. Tickets must be purchased in person at most venues — the EBT discount typically cannot be applied to advance or online purchases.
WIC cards are also accepted in place of the Horizon Card at many Utah venues. If your household receives both SNAP and WIC, either card generally works.
Amazon Prime — Half Price for Utah SNAP Recipients
Utah Horizon Cardholders qualify for Amazon Prime at $6.99 per month — less than half the standard $14.99 price. The discounted membership includes free two-day shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and the ability to use your Horizon Card to pay for SNAP-eligible groceries through Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods pickup and delivery in eligible ZIP codes.
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Sign up at amazon.com/snap and verify your SNAP enrollment by uploading a photo of your Horizon Card or benefit letter. A credit or debit card is required as a backup payment method — the $6.99 monthly fee cannot be charged to your EBT balance. A free 30-day trial is available if you have never had Prime before.
Double Up Food Bucks Utah — Free Utah-Grown Produce at Farmers Markets
Double Up Food Bucks Utah matches your SNAP spending at participating farmers markets, mobile markets, and farm stands with free Utah-grown fruits and vegetables — dollar for dollar, up to $20 per market day at most locations, and up to $30 per day at some Salt Lake County markets.
Here is how it works step by step:
Step 1 — Bring your Utah Horizon Card to the information booth at a participating farmers market before you start shopping.
Step 2 — Tell the attendant how much you want to spend. They will swipe your Horizon Card and give you wooden tokens worth $1 each. You receive one SNAP token (valid for any SNAP-eligible food from any vendor at the market) and one Double Up token (valid for Utah-grown fruits and vegetables only) for every dollar you spend, up to the daily matching limit.
Step 3 — Shop with both sets of tokens. SNAP tokens can be used to buy any SNAP-eligible food from any vendor. Double Up tokens can be used to buy Utah-grown fruits and vegetables from participating vendors. Tokens can be saved and used on a future visit — they do not expire at the end of the day.
Over 20 farmers markets and farm stands across Utah participate in Double Up Food Bucks, including markets in Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, Logan, St. George, and surrounding communities. To find the full list of participating locations, visit uah.org or the Utahns Against Hunger website, or call the Double Up Food Bucks Utah hotline.
Thanksgiving Point — All Five Venues for $9 per Adult, Children Free
Thanksgiving Point in Lehi is one of Utah’s most popular family destinations and offers one of the most generous EBT discount programs in the state. Through the Every Kid Counts initiative, SNAP and WIC cardholders can visit any of the five Thanksgiving Point venues at a deeply discounted rate.
Admission with a SNAP or WIC card: Dependent children ages 3 to 12 in the immediate household are free. Teens ages 13 and older and adults in the immediate household pay $9 each. Up to six people per EBT or WIC card total (children and teens and adults combined in the guest count).
Standard adult admission at Thanksgiving Point ranges from $18 to $27 per venue depending on the venue and season — the EBT rate of $9 represents roughly a 50% to 67% discount for adults, and children 3 to 12 get in free entirely.
The five Thanksgiving Point venues included in the discount are:
Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life — One of the largest collections of mounted dinosaurs in the world. Interactive exhibits and hands-on activities bring prehistoric life to scale through all five senses.
Museum of Natural Curiosity — More than 400 interactive, fun, and family-friendly exhibits designed to bring STEM concepts to life for children of all ages, including a ropes course inside the museum.
Ashton Gardens — 55 acres of formal botanical gardens. Famous for the annual Tulip Festival in spring and the Luminaria holiday light display in winter. Note: Luminaria is a special event and may not be covered under the EBT discount rate — check with Thanksgiving Point before visiting during Luminaria season.
Butterfly Biosphere — A living butterfly exhibit and insectarium. Home to thousands of live butterflies from around the world in a tropical conservatory environment.
Farm Country — An interactive farm experience where visitors can feed and interact with farm animals, take tractor rides, and learn about agriculture.
To use the discount, bring your SNAP or WIC card and a valid photo ID to the Guest Services desk at any Thanksgiving Point venue. Tickets are available in person only — the EBT discount cannot be applied to online purchases. Valid during regular operating hours Monday through Saturday. Special event blackout dates may apply.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo — Discounted Admission for EBT and WIC Cardholders
Utah’s Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City offers discounted Zoo for All admission to EBT, WIC, and SNAP cardholders. Up to six general admission tickets are available at the following rates: adults pay $12 per person, and children ages 2 and older pay $10 per person. Children under 2 are always free at Hogle Zoo with no discount required.
Standard adult admission at Hogle Zoo is higher than the EBT rate. Present your valid EBT or WIC card and a corresponding valid photo ID at the ticket window to receive the Zoo for All admission price. Tickets must be purchased in person — the Zoo for All discount is not available for online purchases. Valid for regular daytime admission only; not available for special events, attractions, or animal feed tickets.
Natural History Museum of Utah (Salt Lake City) — $2 per Person
The Natural History Museum of Utah on the University of Utah campus offers EBT and WIC cardholders up to six tickets at $2 each — a significant discount off standard adult admission prices. The discount is valid for out-of-state EBT cardholders as well as Utah Horizon Cardholders.
To access the discount, show your EBT or WIC card and a valid photo ID at the general admission ticket window. Valid during regular museum hours. Standard adult admission at NHMU typically runs $14 to $18 depending on current pricing. The museum houses one of the most significant collections of dinosaur fossils in the western United States, including Utah’s state dinosaur, the Utahraptor.
Clark Planetarium (Salt Lake City) — $3 per Person for Shows and IMAX
The Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City offers $3 per person admission for Dome Theatre and IMAX Theatre shows for EBT and WIC cardholders, for up to four people per card. All regular exhibits at the Clark Planetarium are always free for everyone — no EBT card needed for exhibits. The $3 EBT rate applies specifically to ticketed dome shows and IMAX screenings.
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum (Salt Lake City) — $4 per Person, $55 Family Membership
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum in Salt Lake City’s Gateway shopping district offers two EBT benefits:
Per-visit admission: $4 per person for up to four people, with each additional guest in the same family paying $8. Valid during regular museum hours. The museum is open Monday through Sunday and is closed on Tuesdays.
Family membership: A discounted family membership is available for $55 per year for SNAP and WIC cardholders. A standard Discovery Gateway family membership costs significantly more. The $55 membership covers unlimited visits for the entire immediate family for a full year and can be purchased at the museum front desk with your Horizon Card and photo ID.
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (Draper) — Discounted Admission
The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper offers a discounted EBT admission rate through the Museums for All program. The discount is available to immediate family members of the EBT cardholder — such as your partner and children. Present your Horizon Card and a valid photo ID at the ticket window. Standard adult admission at the aquarium is $24 or more; confirm the current EBT rate before your visit as pricing is subject to change.
The aquarium features five unique ecosystems and interactive exhibits focused on marine life and conservation.
Museums and Cultural Centers — City-by-City List
Brigham City
Box Elder Museum of Natural History — Free admission for EBT cardholders. Features fossils of trilobites, dinosaurs, ancient horses, sharks, plants, and insects, plus a dark gallery of fluorescent minerals.
Brigham City Museum of Art and History — Free admission for EBT cardholders through the Museums for All program.
Logan
Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (Utah State University) — EBT discounted admission. The museum boasts over 23,000 square feet of 20th and 21st century American art, with a collection of more than 5,000 pieces. Contact the museum for current EBT rate.
Bean Life Science Museum (BYU) — EBT discounted admission. Features natural history exhibits, public programs, and events on the BYU campus in Provo. Confirm current EBT rate before visiting.
Moab
Moab Museum — EBT discounted admission through the Museums for All program. Explores the cultural and natural history of the Canyonlands region of the Colorado Plateau through hands-on exhibits, workshops, and field trips.
Ogden
Treehouse Museum — Discounted admission for EBT cardholders, available to immediate family members of the cardholder. An interactive museum in Ogden focused on literacy, creativity, and the arts for young children. Confirm current EBT rate before visiting.
Price
USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum — EBT discounted admission. Showcases geology, paleontology, and archaeology through detailed exhibits. Includes a hands-on discovery area where children can dig up specimens and learn through play.
Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County
Utah’s Hogle Zoo — Zoo for All discounted admission: $12 adults, $10 children, up to six tickets per EBT card. See full section above.
Natural History Museum of Utah — $2 per person for up to six tickets. Valid for out-of-state EBT cards as well. See full section above.
Clark Planetarium — $3 per person for dome and IMAX shows for up to four people. Exhibits always free.
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum — $4 per person, $55 family membership. See full section above.
Lehi (Salt Lake County area)
Thanksgiving Point (all five venues) — Children 3–12 free, teens and adults $9 each, up to six people per card. See full section above.
St. George
St. George Children’s Museum — Free admission for up to five people per EBT card. An interactive children’s museum in Southern Utah offering hands-on educational exhibits.
Vernal
Northeast Utah area — The USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum in Price also serves the northeast Utah region.
Sharetix — Free Tickets to Events and Performances
Sharetix is a Utah nonprofit that partners with arts organizations, museums, sporting events, theaters, and concert venues to provide free tickets to underserved Utah families. The Natural History Museum of Utah and other Utah cultural institutions partner with Sharetix to distribute complimentary tickets to SNAP-enrolled and other low-income households.
Sharetix is not exclusively for SNAP recipients — it serves a broad range of at-risk community groups — but SNAP enrollment is one of the qualifying criteria. To learn more and access available tickets, visit sharetix.org.
Phone Service — Lifeline
Utah Horizon Cardholders automatically qualify for the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25 per month off a monthly phone or internet bill. Many participating Lifeline carriers in Utah offer plans with unlimited talk and text for free or at very low cost for qualifying households. Some providers also offer a free smartphone to new enrollees.
Utah residents living on Tribal lands receive an increased Lifeline discount of up to $34.25 per month.
To find participating Utah Lifeline providers and apply, visit lifelinesupport.org or contact a local carrier directly.
Internet Service — Low-Cost Broadband Plans
SNAP enrollment qualifies Utah households for discounted home internet plans from several major providers. Comcast Xfinity Internet Essentials, AT&T Access, and other carriers offer reduced-cost plans to qualifying low-income households in Utah. Contact your current or prospective internet provider and ask about income-based plans. SNAP enrollment is typically the primary qualifying credential.
Summer EBT — SUN Bucks for Children
Utah participates in the SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program, which provides $120 per eligible child, loaded directly onto an EBT card, to buy groceries during summer when school meals are unavailable. The benefit targets children who receive free or reduced-price school meals during the school year.
Most Utah SNAP households receive SUN Bucks automatically — benefits are added to your existing Horizon Card without a separate application if your children are already certified for free school meals. Check with the Utah Department of Workforce Services or your child’s school district if you believe your children qualify and have not received the benefit.
Free School Meals for Children
Utah SNAP households automatically qualify their school-age children for free school meals through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Most Utah school districts use direct certification, which means you do not need to file a separate free and reduced meals application if your household already receives SNAP benefits.
Energy Bill Assistance — HEAT
Utah’s Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) program is the state’s version of the federal LIHEAP program. SNAP households automatically qualify for HEAT assistance, which helps pay heating and cooling costs — particularly relevant in Utah’s extreme winter cold and summer heat. HEAT provides regular seasonal benefits and crisis assistance for households facing utility shutoffs.
Utah’s HEAT program is administered by the Utah Department of Community and Culture through local community action agencies. Contact your county’s community action agency or visit the Utah Department of Workforce Services website to find your local HEAT administrator and apply. HEAT funding is seasonal and can run out, so applying early in the season is strongly recommended.
YMCA — Reduced Membership Rates
Many YMCA locations across Utah offer reduced or sliding-scale membership rates for SNAP recipients and low-income households. Discount levels vary by location — contact your local YMCA directly to ask about income-based membership pricing.
Walmart+ and Instacart+ — Discounted Delivery Memberships
Walmart+ is available to SNAP recipients for approximately 50% off the standard $12.95 monthly price — around $6.47 per month. It includes free grocery delivery from Walmart on orders of $35 or more, free shipping on Walmart.com, fuel discounts, and Paramount+ streaming. Verify SNAP enrollment through Walmart’s benefits verification portal when signing up. Walmart also accepts SNAP EBT for online grocery pickup and delivery orders.
Instacart+ is available to EBT cardholders who have placed at least one SNAP order on Instacart within the last six months for $4.99 per month for the first year — roughly 50% off. An Instacart+ membership waives delivery fees on orders over $10. Service fees still apply and must be covered by a separate payment method. Instacart accepts Utah SNAP EBT at participating retailers including Harmons, Smith’s, Costco, and others.
Frequently Asked Questions
What discounts can I get with a Utah Horizon Card?
Utah Horizon Cardholders can get deeply discounted or free admission at dozens of museums, zoos, science centers, aquariums, and cultural venues statewide; all five Thanksgiving Point venues at $9 per adult with children ages 3–12 free; Hogle Zoo at $12 adults/$10 children for up to six tickets; Natural History Museum of Utah at $2 per person; Clark Planetarium at $3 per person for shows; Discovery Gateway at $4 per person plus a $55 family membership option; doubled produce dollars at 20+ farmers markets through Double Up Food Bucks; half-price Amazon Prime; phone discounts through Lifeline; discounted internet; Summer EBT ($120 per child); and free school meals for children.
How do I use my Utah Horizon Card for museum discounts?
Show your valid, non-expired Utah Horizon Card and a valid photo ID at the ticket window when you arrive. You cannot use the card as payment — it is shown only to verify SNAP enrollment and access the discounted rate. Pay the reduced admission price with cash, debit, or credit card. The discount must be purchased in person at most venues and is not available for online or advance ticket purchases.
Can I get into Thanksgiving Point for free with an EBT card?
Not entirely free, but the discount is substantial. With a SNAP or WIC card, dependent children ages 3 to 12 in your immediate household get in free. Teens and adults pay $9 each. Up to six people per card total. The discount applies to all five Thanksgiving Point venues — Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life, Museum of Natural Curiosity, Ashton Gardens, Butterfly Biosphere, and Farm Country. Purchase tickets in person only at the Guest Services desk.
Does the Hogle Zoo accept EBT cards?
Yes. The Hogle Zoo’s Zoo for All program offers $12 adult and $10 child admission to EBT, WIC, and SNAP cardholders, for up to six tickets per card per visit. Present your Horizon Card and photo ID at the ticket window. The discount is not available online and does not apply to special events or animal feed tickets. Children under 2 are always free.
What is Double Up Food Bucks Utah?
Double Up Food Bucks Utah matches your SNAP spending at participating farmers markets, mobile markets, and farm stands with free Utah-grown fruits and vegetables — dollar for dollar, up to $20 per market day at most locations. Bring your Horizon Card to the market information booth before shopping, spend your SNAP tokens on any food, and receive matching Double Up tokens to spend on Utah-grown produce. Tokens can be saved for a future visit. Find participating markets at uah.org.
Can I use my Utah EBT card at the Natural History Museum?
Yes. The Natural History Museum of Utah offers $2 admission per person for up to six tickets to EBT and WIC cardholders, including out-of-state EBT cardholders. Show your Horizon Card and photo ID at the general admission ticket window during regular museum hours.
Are there free museums in Utah for EBT cardholders?
Yes. Several Utah venues offer completely free admission to EBT cardholders, including the Box Elder Museum of Natural History in Brigham City, the Brigham City Museum of Art and History, the St. George Children’s Museum (free for up to five people), and the Wexner Center for the Arts. All regular exhibits at the Clark Planetarium are also free for everyone with no EBT card required.
Does Utah have a produce bonus program at farmers markets?
Yes. Double Up Food Bucks Utah gives SNAP cardholders up to $20 in free Utah-grown fruits and vegetables per market day (up to $30 at some Salt Lake County markets) when they use their Horizon Card at participating farmers markets and farm stands. The program runs at over 20 locations statewide. Visit uah.org to find a participating market near you.
Bottom Line
Utah’s EBT discount landscape is particularly strong for families with young children. The combination of free children’s admission at Thanksgiving Point, discounted tickets at the Hogle Zoo, $2 entry at the Natural History Museum, $4 at Discovery Gateway, and $3 planetarium shows means a full day of family activities in Salt Lake City costs a fraction of the standard price with your Horizon Card.
If you have not yet used Double Up Food Bucks at a Utah farmers market, that is the highest-value food-related discount available — your Horizon Card’s grocery budget can stretch significantly further at participating markets each week.
For the full list of stores that accept your Horizon Card for groceries, see our guide to grocery stores that take EBT. To see everything SNAP covers at the store, check our guide on surprising things you can buy with EBT. And to find out how much in SNAP benefits you may qualify for, use our SNAP Eligibility Calculator.
Last updated: 2026 | Discount programs, admission rates, and eligibility requirements are subject to change. Verify current details with each venue or program before visiting. The Utah Horizon Card is issued by the Utah Department of Workforce Services.