Meet reptiles, pet select animals, and take photos at Scales & Tails Utah
1 hour
Guided tour, reptile encounters
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.
After check-in:
Full refunds are available up to 24 hours before your tour. No refunds are available within 24 hours of your tour.
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.
4944 W 6200 S, Kearns, UT 84118
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.
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.
Mikaela Wood
July 7, 2026
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.
Mikaela Wood
July 7, 2026
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