Zion National Park

Swing by the Zion Canyon Visitor Center Plaza for a short ranger talk to enrich your park experience! Talks take place next to the shuttle depot so plan to attend before or after riding the Zion Canyon Shuttle. Explore the resources that make Zion special! Topics may include geology, wildlife, plants, human history, and so much more. No two programs are quite the same!

Accessibility information

This program takes place outdoors on a partially-shaded patio. Stone benches are available for seating, as well as space for mobility devices. Rangers at the visitor center are available for any additional questions. You can also visit the Accessibility page of our website for more information.

Sit back and relax while enjoying a short ranger talk on the shaded back patio of the Zion Human History Museum! Explore the resources that make Zion special! Topics may include geology, wildlife, plants, human history, and so much more. No two programs are quite the same.

Accessibility information

This program takes place outdoors on a shaded patio. Wooden benches are available for seating, as well as space for mobility devices. Rangers at the visitor center are available for any additional questions. You can also visit the Accessibility page of our website for more information.

Embark on a journey through the wonders of Zion Canyon! Hike alongside a ranger on the moderate Watchman Trail to immerse yourself in the beautiful resources Zion has to offer. Along the way you may explore topics of geology, wildlife, plants, human history, and so much more.

This program requires free advanced in-person only registration at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center front desk. Make sure to reserve your spot up to 3 days in advance.

You’ll ascend an elevation change of 368 ft (112 m) on a rocky, uneven trail with moderate drop-offs along the way. The overlook at the end offers expansive views of lower Zion Canyon with high drop-offs and no guard rails. For accessibility information, visit our Trail Access Information page.

All aboard! Step right up and board the iconic Zion Shuttle for a 2-hour ranger-led bus ride with special stops along the way! Programs vary day-to-day, but may include geology, wildlife, plants, human history, and so much more.

This program requires free advanced in-person only registration at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center front desk. Make sure to reserve your spot up to 3 days in advance.

These shuttles are wheelchair accessible. For more information, speak with a ranger at the visitor center. 

Rest your weary feet and open your mind at the Zion Lodge Evening Program! Join us inside the historic Zion Lodge for a 45-minute ranger talk. Explore the fascinating and unique stories that make Zion special! Topics vary evening-to-evening. 

Make sure to check the shuttle schedule to plan your transportation to and from this late-night program.

Accessibility information

This program takes place indoors in the auditorium of the historic Zion Lodge. Chairs are available for seating, as well as space for mobility devices. Rangers at the visitor center are available for any additional questions. You can also visit the Accessibility page of our website for more information.

Wind down your day with us as the sun sets and stars rise over Zion Canyon! Join us at the outdoor Watchman Campground Amphitheater for a 45-minute ranger talk. Topics vary evening-to-evening, see program schedule at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, or at bulletin boards throughout the canyon.

Accessibility information

This program takes place outdoors in a historic amphitheater. Metal benches are available for seating, as well as space for mobility devices. Some paving is uneven. Rangers at the visitor center are available for any additional questions. You can also visit the Accessibility page of our website for more information.

Join a ranger to learn about dinosaurs, animal adaptations, and Zion adventures! These interactive 45-minute programs are designed for Junior Rangers ages 4 to 12, but all are welcome. 

Accessibility information

The Zion Nature Center is wheelchair accessible, with room to navigate in a mobility device. Some activities may take place on a flat, grassy lawn. Rangers at the visitor center and Nature Center are available for any additional questions. You can also visit the Accessibility page of our website for more information.

Explore the mysteries of desert life at Zion National Park! Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome to attend. 

Accessibility information

This program takes place outdoors on a partially-shaded patio. Stone benches are available for seating, as well as space for mobility devices. Rangers at the visitor center are available for any additional questions. You can also visit the Accessibility page of our website for more information.

Enjoy a short ranger talk on the shaded back patio of the Zion Human History Museum. Explore the fascinating world of Zion’s wildlife and learn their survival secrets or discover the stories of the people who lived in and helped shape Zion. Jr. Rangers of all ages are welcome to attend!

Accessibility information

This program takes place outdoors on a shaded patio. Wooden benches are available for seating, as well as space for mobility devices. Rangers at the visitor center and museum are available for any additional questions. You can also visit the Accessibility page of our website for more information.

Join a ranger at the lawn under the big tree at the Zion Lodge for this 30-minute program! Jr. Rangers of all ages are welcome to attend.

Accessibility information

The Zion Lodge lawn is a large, grassy, relatively flat space surrounded by sidewalk. Mobility devices may have trouble on the uneven grass. Rangers at the visitor center are available for any additional questions. You can also visit the Accessibility page of our website for more information.