![]() Attend a free ranger program during your visit to Zion National Park. These talks highlight information about the landscapes, plants, animals, and history that make Zion special. You can check the schedule at the bottom of this page or by downloading the NPS App. Read descriptions of programs below. Spring Programs (until May 17)Zion Canyon Visitor Center Patio TalksDiscover the survival secrets of desert plants and animals, learn how the geologic scenery came to be, hear the human history of the park, and more.
Summer Programs (start May 18)Zion Canyon Visitor Center Patio TalksDiscover the survival secrets of desert plants and animals, learn how the geologic scenery came to be, hear the human history of the park, and more.
Human History Museum Patio TalksDiscover the survival secrets of desert plants and animals, learn how the geologic scenery came to be, hear the human history of the park, and more.
Watchman Ranger-led Guided HikeDaily. Two hours round-trip on the Watchman Trail. Moderate. Maximum is 12 people, individual group size is 6 or fewer. This includes anyone walking (non-ambulatory, babies do not count as a person in this situation). Not accessible for those who need mobility devices. Sign up, in person, no sooner than three days in advance at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center Information Desk.
Ride with a RangerDaily. Spend two hours on a shuttle bus with a ranger in Zion Canyon with stops included along he way. Fully accessible. Maximum attendance is 26 people with two wheelchairs. Maximum individual group size is 8, this includes non-ambulatory babies. Sign up, in person, no sooner than three days in advance at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center Information Desk.
Zion Lodge Evening ProgramDaily. One hour. Enjoy a ranger-led program in the historic Zion Lodge auditorium. Fully accessible. Topics include park geology, human history, and animals.
Watchman Campground Evening ProgramDaily. Enjoy a ranger program outdoors at the historic Watchman Campground Amphitheater. Fully accessible. Topics include park geology, human history, and animals.
Zion Nature Center & Junior Ranger ProgramsThe Nature Center is now closed for the season and will open again in May 2025. Nature Center hours for summer 2024 were 12 pm to 5 pm, daily. Ranger-led programs designed for Junior Rangers were offered at the Nature Center daily at 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm.
Current Zion Ranger Program Calendar |
Last updated: May 16, 2025