REPTILE DISPLAY EXHIBITS

LARGE REPTILE DISPLAY

-INCLUDES OUR “LARGE SHOW” ANIMALS (10 SMALL – LARGE REPTILES INCLUDING A GIANT LIZARD, GIANT SNAKE, GIANT TORTOISE AND A CROCODILIAN)

PRICE: $2100/single day OR $1900/multi-day

-Includes six medium display cages and four large display cages.

-Includes three 30-45 minute reptile shows per day.

-Includes animal handling throughout the day.

-Necessary permits and vet certificates.

-Microphone and Sound System

ADD-ON:

-Allow patrons to pay to feed our alligator with a fishing pole for a small fee.

DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS:

-Minimum space needed: 30’ x 40’ tent or 1200 square feet

-Easy access to power and water

-Easy access to a drain to empty water from enclosures

-If outdoors, a tent with 3-4 walls

-Performance area (can be located next to or within a reasonable distance to the display)

-Seating for patrons

OVERNIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Lodging for employees based on number of nights required. Two rooms, non-smoking, ground level preferred. Animals will be housed in the room in locked boxes at night.

TRAVEL FEE: $35/hr each direction

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Presentations can be done on a big stage

Patrons can pet a giant tortoise

Patrons can feed an alligator with a fishing pole

Large Snake and Lizard Enclosure

Gator Enclosure

Large Display

Small display cages that can be rearranged to suit the needs of the area.

Our shows can be done right outside of our display

Large Snake Display

Small display cages that can be rearranged to suit the needs of the area.

MEDIUM REPTILE DISPLAY

-INCLUDES OUR “MEDIUM SHOW” ANIMALS (8 SMALL – LARGE REPTILES INCLUDING A GIANT LIZARD AND A GIANT SNAKE)

PRICE: $1800/single day OR $1600/multi-day

-Includes six medium display cages and Two large display cages.

-Includes three 30-45 minute reptile shows per day.

-Includes animal handling through out the day.

-Necessary permits and vet certificates.

-Microphone and Sound System

DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS:

-Minimum space needed: 30’ x 40’ tent or 1200 square feet

-Easy access to power and water

-Easy access to a drain to empty water from enclosures

-If outdoors, a tent with 3-4 walls

-Performance area (can be located next to or within a reasonable distance to the display)

-Seating for patrons

OVERNIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Lodging for employees based on number of nights required. Two rooms, non-smoking, ground level preferred. Animals will be housed in the room in locked boxes at night.

TRAVEL FEE: $35/hr each direction

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Large Snake and Lizard Enclosures

Exhibit Interior

Small display cages that can be rearranged to suit the needs of the area.

Presentations can be done near the exhibit

Presentations can be done on a big stage

SMALL REPTILE DISPLAY

-INCLUDES OUR “TEASER SHOW” ANIMALS (6 SMALL – MEDIUM REPTILES)

PRICE: $1500/single day OR $1300/multi-day

-Includes six medium display cages.

-Includes three 30-minute reptile shows per day.

-Includes animal handling through out the day.

-Necessary permits and vet certificates.

-Microphone and Sound System

DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS:

-Minimum space needed: 12’ x 24’ tent or 250 square feet

-Easy access to power and water

-If outdoors, a tent with 3 walls

OVERNIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Lodging for employees based on number of nights required. Two rooms or two separate beds, non-smoking, ground level preferred. Animals will be housed in the room in locked boxes at night.

TRAVEL FEE: $35/hr each direction

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Small Display Configuration

Presentations can be done near the exhibit

Small display cages that can be rearranged to suit the needs of the area.

Our shows can be done right outside of our display

ALLIGATOR DISPLAY:

-INCLUDES A 7-FOOT ALLIGATOR IN A SPECIAL DISPLAY ENCLOSURE, VIEW ABLE ON THREE SIDES.

-PRICE: $1500

*Includes set up/tear down and 1 day of display.

*Includes a chance for patrons to feed our alligator with a fishing pole.

-TRAVEL FEES: Travel fees will apply to any event outside the Salt Lake Valley.

-MULTIPLE DAY EVENTS: Each additional day of exhibit will be $800/Day

DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS:

-Minimum space needed: 20’ x 30’

-Easy access to power and water

-If outdoors, a 20’ x 30’ tent with 3 walls

OVERNIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Lodging for employees based on number of nights required. Two rooms, non-smoking, ground level preferred. Animals will be housed in the room in locked boxes at night.

TRAVEL FEE: $35/hr each direction

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Patrons can feed an alligator with a fishing pole

Gatorade is around 7′!

Gator Enclosure

COMBO DISPLAYS:

Any of the reptile and bird displays listed can be combined into a bigger display

Patrons can pet a giant tortoise

Patrons can pet a giant tortoise!

Mix several displays together!

Large Display

We now offer camps for both kids & adults!

Registration is OPEN

Scales & Ales

Zookeeper Program for Adults ages 18+

This new program is being offered once a month to Adult Reptile Keepers or those interested in learning more about reptiles. Our goal is to give adults a chance to come learn about reptiles in a fun and comfortable environment. The class will run about 1.5 hours and then we will regroup at Bout Time Pub & Grub in Taylorsville to talk about what we learned.

Date & Time: May 18th, 2023 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Topic: Lizards Big & Small! In this month's workshop we will be discussing and handling lizards from the good pet variety and the advanced pet variety. This will include bearded dragons, skinks, tegus, iguanas, and monitor lizards among others. Discussions will include handleability, food, enclosure requirements, bite potential etc.
Cost: $25/session
Location: Scales & Tails Utah AND Local Brewery - TBD
4 Participant minimum, 20 participants max
Questions? 801-577-7182 or info@scalesandtailsutah.com

To Register:

Please click the button below. You will be taken to a secure site to complete registration and payment.

Scales & Ales Registration

Junior Zookeepers -SUMMER DATES COMING SOON!

Zookeeper Program for Youth ages 6 - 16:

Does your child have a passion for animals? Would he or she love to have a chance to work behind the scenes? Then this is the opportunity they have been waiting for! We'll be hosting Junior Zookeeper Classes throughout the Summer. Participants will get the opportunity to help our staff clean animal enclosures, prepare meals and feed the animals, learn reptile husbandry and simple vet care, handle animals that the general public typically does not get to work with and receive special training on how to deal with reptiles in the wild. Zookeeper duties will vary so each session will not be the same.

Cost will be $35/child/session for the Initial session, then $25/session for additional session. Additional sessions do not include a T-shirt.
Zookeeper time frame: 2 hours. (4:00pm - 6:00pm)
Includes a T-Shirt (with Initial Registration)
Children can book single sessions or multiple sessions.
Questions? 801-577-7182 or info@scalesandtailsutah.com

Dates/Topics:

Various - See Below

Feb 1 - Turtle & Tortoise day! - Learn about all the different types of tortoises and turtles we have.

Feb 8 - Small Snake Day! - Learn about colubrids and their unique part in the ecosystem.

Feb 15 - All things Lizards! Meet several species of Monitor lizard and Tegu Lizard. They are cousins to the Komodo Dragon! We will also get close encounters with some nicer pet lizard species such as bearded dragons and blue tongue skinks!

Feb 22 - Care of Mystical Creatures 101 Class - be transported to a magical realm where we will interact with firecrabs, basilisk, boomslangs, dragons, and guardians of the mermaids. Bring your wand and get ready to study up on taking care of these cool creatures!

Mar 1 - Crocodilian Day! Learn the differences between crocodiles, alligators, and caiman.

Mar 8 - Venom Day! - Let’s talk Venom! What is it? What does it do? Who has venom? Is venom and poison the same thing or different?

Mar 15 - Python & Boa Day! Learn about the differences between Boas vs Pythons. Did you know there are over 40 different species of these types of snakes??

Mar 22 - Amphibian Day - Learn about toads and salamanders! What makes them different from reptiles?

Mar 29 - MAKE UP DAY - Care of Mystical Creatures 101 Class - be transported to a magical realm where we will interact with firecrabs, basilisk, boomslangs, dragons, and guardians of the mermaids. Bring your wand and get ready to study up on taking care of these cool creatures!

Dates/Topics:

Various - See Below

Feb 1 - Turtle & Tortoise day! - Learn about all the different types of tortoises and turtles we have.

Feb 8 - Small Snake Day! - Learn about colubrids and their unique part in the ecosystem.

Mar 1 - Crocodilian Day! Learn the differences between crocodiles, alligators, and caiman.

Mar 8 - Venom Day! - Let’s talk Venom! What is it? What does it do? Who has venom? Is venom and poison the same thing or different?

Mar 15 - Python & Boa Day! Learn about the differences between Boas vs Pythons. Did you know there are over 40 different species of these types of snakes??

Mar 22 - Amphibian Day - Learn about toads and salamanders! What makes them different from reptiles?

Maximum of 20 participants per keeper session
Minimum of 5 participants required to run the session
Participant must fill out registration form and liability waiver prior to participation
Separate registration REQUIRED for EACH participant (so we can obtain all the specific info for that child)
Youth ages 6-16 allowed to participate
Zookeeper duties will vary from session to session
Participants may sign up for multiple sessions (must repeat registration for each date of camp)
Please note, registration is not final until you have paid and been accepted into the date requested by reply e-mail.
Multiple dates can be added to the same registration, but PLEASE do not add multiple participants on the same registration. Separate registrations needed to collect all pertinent info for each child.

To Register:

Please click the button below. You will be taken to a secure site to complete registration and payment.

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