Meet reptiles hands-on and feed smaller snakes with a private guide
2 hours
Up to 10 people
Guided tour, snake feeding, Q&A
Step into a private reptile encounter with personalized guidance from an animal wrangler. Meet a variety of reptiles and take part in feeding smaller snakes using provided tongs and prey.
Full refund up to 2 weeks before or for acts of God. 75% refund 1 week before; 50% refund less than 1 week before.
Product ID: 9NRB5K
One wheelchair is available for use upon request.
Wear comfortable clothing. The tour facility is kept around 75–80°F year-round.
The facility cares for over 150 animals, but not all animals are guaranteed to be on display during your visit.
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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