Hands-on Field Trips in Kearns: Meet snakes, lizards, tortoises — even an alligator

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Hands-on Field Trips in Kearns: Meet snakes, lizards, tortoises — even an alligator

One-hour, hands-on educational tours in Kearns run by Scales and Tails Utah, designed for school, homeschool, and special-needs groups.

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Hands-on Field Trips in Kearns: Meet snakes, lizards, tortoises — even an alligator.

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Location
Kearns
Operator
Scales and Tails Utah
Category
Zoo
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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In Kearns, a small but vivid classroom awaits: scaled hides, slow-moving tortoises and the unmistakable presence of an alligator form the core of a one-hour, hands-on Field Trip run by Scales and Tails Utah. These guided encounters are built around direct interaction and curriculum-friendly learning, and they are tailored for organized groups seeking an intimate, tactile animal experience.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ANIMALS

Up close with snakes, lizards and tortoises

Participants can handle and learn about snakes, lizards and tortoises in a controlled, educational setting that emphasizes safe, supervised interaction.

THE SHOWCASE

A memorable alligator encounter

The program includes an opportunity to see — and learn about — an alligator, framed as part of the hands-on learning experience for groups.

THE FORMAT

Short, focused, group-friendly tours

Field Trips are structured as one-hour sessions that prioritize direct engagement and are intended for organized educational groups.

What the day feels like

What the hour feels like

Expect a compact, instructor-led hour where educators guide groups through close encounters and short interpretive stops. The pace is deliberate—designed to let small groups touch, observe and ask questions—making the visit both memorable and curriculum-ready.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this Field Trip works for—and who should check first.

1
School groupsDesigned specifically for schools seeking a short, curriculum-friendly, hands-on visit with reptiles.
2
Homeschool cohortsIdeal for small to mid-size homeschool groups looking for an educational, interactive hour focused on animal biology.
3
Special-needs groupsThe program is noted as suitable for special-needs groups, with staff able to tailor interactions and accommodate group requirements.
4
Educators & chaperonesTeachers and chaperones who want supervised, hands-on learning for their students will find the trip appropriately structured and short enough to fit into a school day.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Field Trips are one-hour tours.

Booking & Logistics

Book in advance to secure your group's spot; program runs in Kearns and is operated by Scales and Tails Utah.

What to Bring

Contact the operator for specific guidance on materials or preparations; the program emphasizes hands-on learning.

Group Suitability

Program is intended for organized school, homeschool and special-needs groups—confirm accommodations when booking.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Field Trip?

Each Field Trip is a one-hour tour.

What animals will participants meet?

Participants interact with snakes, lizards, tortoises and an alligator.

Who operates these Field Trips?

The Field Trips are operated by Scales and Tails Utah in Kearns.

What groups is the program suited for?

The program is geared toward school groups, homeschool groups and special-needs groups.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes — book in advance to secure your group's spot.

Is this a hands-on experience?

Yes — the tours emphasize hands-on learning and supervised interaction with the animals.