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    Private Reptile Tour in Kearns

    Meet and handle reptiles with a private guide tailored to your interests

    4.8 stars• 806 reviews
    From$283incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1.5 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 10 people

    Includes

    Guided tour, reptile interaction

    Highlights

    Explore Scales & Tails Utah with a private guide who can tailor the animal focus to your party. Meet reptiles and other animals while learning from hands-on encounters and questions throughout your visit.
    • Meet snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, alligators, caiman, rattlesnakes and a Gila monster
    • Interact with animals you feel comfortable touching or holding
    • Shape the tour around the animals that interest your party
    • Capture photos and videos, including at the photo wall
    • Learn animal facts, histories and backgrounds from your guide

    Know before you go

    • Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult
    • Keep enclosures closed; staff will open them
    • Do not touch animals on the head or face
    • Wash your hands with soap and water after touching animals and before eating
    • Live animals can bite, scratch or cause allergic reactions; handle animals at your own risk

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund up to 2 weeks before or for acts of God. 75% refund 1 week before. 50% refund less than 1 week before.

    FAQs

    Wear whatever feels comfortable. The facility stays around 75–80°F year-round. Bring a camera; photos and videos are welcome.

    Ages 3+ are included in the tour. Children ages 0–2 do not count toward the 10-person allotment. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

    One wheelchair is available for use upon request.

    Meeting details

    4944 W 6200 S, Kearns, UT 84118

    Experience provided by Scales and Tails Utah
    Experience provided by Scales and Tails Utah

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    VIP Tour

    $283.62

    Includes up to 10 people

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    Additional Person

    $11.34

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
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    Staff members like Austin, Rindy, Hailey, and Ryan consistently earn praise for their genuine passion and knowledge about the animals in their care. Families repeatedly mention how these guides excel at making educational presentations fun and engaging for all ages, from toddlers to grandparents. The interactive format lets visitors hold various reptiles and tortoises, and reviewers appreciate how patient the team is with nervous guests, even helping people overcome fears. The operation runs smoothly across different services, from birthday parties to school presentations to drop-in tours. Parents especially value the professionalism and flexibility, with multiple mentions of staff going above and beyond with accommodating scheduling changes and themed requests. The facility stays well-maintained, though it's worth noting it can get warm inside. Visitors consistently describe feeling welcomed by a team that genuinely cares about both the animals and creating memorable experiences for guests of all ages.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Our Monticello Library patrons love Scales and Tails! Living so far from any zoos it's so fun and educational to have this reptile zoo come to us.

    Photo of Mikaela Wood

    Mikaela Wood

    July 7, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Our Monticello Library patrons love Scales and Tails! Living so far from any zoos it's so fun and educational to have this reptile zoo come to us.

    Photo of Mikaela Wood

    Mikaela Wood

    July 7, 2026

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