KEARNS ZOO FIELD GUIDE
Scales & Ales: Monthly Reptile and Bird Evenings in Kearns
A two-hour, topic-driven gathering at a Kearns facility that pairs hands-on time with reptiles and birds with an optional meetup at a nearby brewery—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Scales & Ales: Monthly Reptile and Bird Evenings in Kearns.
Scales & Ales is a monthly gathering run out of a Kearns facility where reptile and bird enthusiasts convene around a single topic, spend about two hours interacting with animals and discussing that month’s theme, then often move on to a nearby brewery to continue conversations in a relaxed, adult-only setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Up-close encounters with reptiles and birds
Each session centers on reptiles or birds and includes direct interaction with the facility’s animals during the topic-focused portion of the evening.
A focused two-hour program
Events run roughly two hours at the Kearns facility and concentrate on a single theme for the month, blending discussion and animal handling.
Optional brewery meetup to unwind
After the facility portion many participants continue the evening at a local brewery to keep talking and meet fellow enthusiasts; attendance at the brewery is optional.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
You gather at the Kearns facility for a focused, roughly two-hour session built around a single reptile- or bird-related topic, spending time handling and observing animals and engaging in guided discussion; afterward the group often decamps to a nearby brewery for an informal, adults-only social where food and drinks are purchased separately.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a camera if you want to photograph the animals or the event.
The main facility portion runs for about 2 hours.
Meet at the Kearns facility at 4944 W 6200 S, Kearns, UT 84118.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are adult beverages and food included?
No. Food and adult beverages must be purchased separately at the brewery.
Do I have to go to the brewery?
No. The brewery portion is optional and intended as a casual social extension of the evening.
How long is the Scales & Ales session?
The facility portion runs for roughly two hours.
Where do we meet?
The meetup point is the operator’s Kearns facility at 4944 W 6200 S, Kearns, UT 84118.
How do I find out the topic for a given month?
Please visit the operator’s website to see the topic of the month.