External Links

A few of our recommended links

The Big Outdoors ExpoIf you are into the outdoors, then the Big Outdoors Expo is one you will want to attend! Scales and Tails provides a giant live animal display, shows and animal handling throughout the entire event. Click link for details!
Reptile AdventuresDanny Conner has been a great resource and friend. He gave Shane the drive to start Scales and Tails here in Utah.
Custom Birthday CardsCustom Birthday Cards by Melinda Bryant
Keep It MarketingJohn & Sherry are wonderful designers and printers for many different types of marketing materials.
Wasatch Reptile ExpoHeld twice a year at the Utah State Fair Grounds! Check out the link for exact dates.
King SnakeA resource where you can find reptiles of your own
Pets & SuchA local pet store in SLC where you can find quality reptiles and other pets.
Snake Buddies BlogGood information about snakes and snake bites
ReptiFilesWhere Better Reptile Care Begins – Tips, Care Sheets, and tons of other information all about Reptiles.
Party PlanningGreat Place to find Ideas for Parties
PARTY PLANNING SERVICES SALT LAKE CITYPARTY PLANNING SERVICES SALT LAKE CITY
Gig Salad
Utah Bounce PartyLooking for a fun addition to your child’s birthday party or for your next event? Check out Utah Bounce Party! They provide awesome slides, bounce houses, kiddy rides and more!
Reptilla DirectoryEverything Reptile!
Hotels CombinedTo find accommodation nearby, check out Hotels Combined!
Free Reptile ShowsBig Fundraising Ideas to earn a free reptile show for your school!
Hiking Etiquette 101Great info on hiking etiquette!
Happy SerpentEverything you need to know about owning and maintaining common snakes in the pet trade.
NaturInto skulls, bugs and wet specimens? This is the store for you! Elegant displays and carefully crafted pieces. Great gift ideas!
Sticker Mule The best sticker site on the Internet! They are professional, have a quick turn around and their product is top notch. Check out the holographic stickers!

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!