Zookeeper Programs

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: April 27, 2023 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm
• Topic: In depth interview with Lindsay Bull!  She survived an Alligator death roll back in 2021 and will be going over how it happened and how she survived the ordeal with all her limbs intact.  We will also be handling some of the smaller crocodilians. Afterward we will regroup at a local brewery to mix and mingle.
• 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. 

Junior Zookeepers

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 Winter School Break. 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.

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!

• 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.