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. Summer ProgramsZion 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.
Zion Human History Museum Patio TalksEnjoy a short ranger talk on the shaded back patio of the Zion Human History Museum.
Watchman Guided HikeJoin a ranger to ascend the moderate Watchman Trail to a scenic overlook. This program requires free advanced registration at the Visitor Center front desk. The hike can be up to 3.5mi (5.6km) long with an elevation change of 368ft (112m).Daily program scheduled for:
Ride With A RangerExplore Zion Canyon on a 2-hour ranger-led bus ride with special stops along the way. This program requires free advanced registration at the Visitor Center front desk. Come prepared for hot temperatures.Daily program scheduled for:
Watchman Campground Evening ProgramAttend a ranger talk after the sun sets at the outdoor Watchman Campground Amphitheater and learn about what makes Zion such a special place.Daily program scheduled for:
Zion Lodge Evening ProgramAttend a ranger talk in the evening at the auditorium at Zion Lodge and learn about what makes Zion such a special place.
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: September 4, 2024