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    1-Hour Reptile Encounter in Kearns

    Meet reptiles, pet select animals, and take photos at Scales & Tails Utah

    4.8 stars• 819 reviews

    Duration

    1 hour

    Includes

    Guided tour, reptile encounters

    Highlights

    Explore Scales & Tails Utah with an interactive or look-only admission option. Interactive admission lets you pet, hold, and photograph select animals, while Look Only admission lets you explore without animal handling.

    • Meet snakes, lizards, and tortoises with an Interactive Ticket
    • Learn facts about a variety of reptiles from your guide
    • Capture photos with the animals and at the photo wall
    • Explore at your own pace with a Look Only Ticket
    • Check the feeding board for daily opportunities

    Itinerary

    After check-in:

    • Patrons will be grouped together with other general admission goers.
    • Your tour guide will go over a few simple safety rules.
    • Then your guide take you on a tour of our facility.
    • We'll allow a few minutes at the end to clean up, wash hands and visit the gift shop.

    Important details

    • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
    • Wash your hands after touching animals and before eating
    • Do not open enclosures or touch animals on the head or face
    • Animal handling carries a risk of bites, scratches, and allergic reactions; hold animals at your own risk

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refunds are available up to 24 hours before your tour. No refunds are available within 24 hours of your tour.

    Product ID: T5S378

    FAQs

    It is about one hour, with a few minutes at the end to clean up and wash hands.

    All ages.

    Yes, there is a good possibility you will be grouped with other parties during general admission.

    Meeting details

    4944 W 6200 S, Kearns, UT 84118

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    Adult Interactive Ticket

    $18.15

    Ages 13-64

    0

    Child Interactive Ticket

    $14.75

    Ages 3-12

    0

    Senior Interactive Ticket

    $14.75

    Ages 65+

    0

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    Review summary

    4.8
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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 4
    5/5

    Hailey was incredible! She kept the kids engaged the entire time and didn’t miss a beat, even when the iguana pooped on her 😂. She was fun, knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience feel really special. The entire process was great from start to finish. Booking was easy, and everyone we interacted with was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Hailey arrived right on time and made sure the birthday kids had plenty of opportunities to participate and interact with the animals. The kids absolutely loved it, especially getting to see and hold the huge snake! We would absolutely recommend Scales and Tails Utah for a birthday party or event. It was such a fun, memorable experience!

    Photo of Karissa Wilson

    Karissa Wilson

    August 23, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Hailey was incredible! She kept the kids engaged the entire time and didn’t miss a beat, even when the iguana pooped on her 😂. She was fun, knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience feel really special. The entire process was great from start to finish. Booking was easy, and everyone we interacted with was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Hailey arrived right on time and made sure the birthday kids had plenty of opportunities to participate and interact with the animals. The kids absolutely loved it, especially getting to see and hold the huge snake! We would absolutely recommend Scales and Tails Utah for a birthday party or event. It was such a fun, memorable experience!

    Photo of Karissa Wilson

    Karissa Wilson

    August 23, 2026

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