Our mission is to provide safe, educational and interactive programming to teach people about reptiles and birds in order to foster a desire to learn about science, protect our ecosystems, and promote conservation.
10 reviews
Kiki A.
August 12, 2025We had a great experience with Scales & Tails a couple of weeks ago. They were on time, prepared and really engaging with the kids. It felt safe and educational, and well worth the cost. We would absolutely hire them again for an event.
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment
Carla N.
June 10, 2024Five Stars!!!
Hired as: Petting Zoo
Scales & Tails Utah, Inc.
Great pics! Thanks for having us!
Zoellen F.
May 18, 2024This event was such a hit! The kids will be talking about it for weeks!
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment
Scales & Tails Utah, Inc.
That's great to hear! Thanks for bringing us in!
Megan B.
October 28, 2019Everyone loved the animals at our event. I just wish they would have had them displayed for everyone to see all of them instead of only 1 or 2 out at a time.
Hired as: Petting Zoo
Scales & Tails Utah, Inc.
Hi Megan, we are sorry the outcome wasn’t what you expected. For the safety of the animals and for your guests we can’t have them running around unattended. Animal handling is a delicate balance of monitoring the animals and your crowd. We rotate animals in and out of handling situations so that they don’t get overly stressed and also so the kids can gets to see something new each time they filter into the room. A stressed animal is dangerous for everyone involved and we always want to make sure things are safe. I knew you had a larger crowd so I did send an extra staff member to help rather than our standard one person. We absolutely can have all the animals displayed all at the same time if you would like to hire one of our display options next time. We can bring in custom exhibit enclosures that house the animals in a safe manner behind glass. Due to the setup required for these displays they do cost quite a bit more but are very impressive. We hope you will consider one of these options in the future to meet your needs.
Sally
September 22, 2019I had a reptile show done for my sons birthday. It kept all the kids entertained. The instructor was very informative with each reptile. The kids and adults enjoyed the presentation. This bebiste helps keep everything under control and in order. The company communicated well with me. It made the planing easier. Thank you.
Hired as: Petting Zoo
Price range: Starts at $350
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 90 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability, Bite Insurance, Auto
Scales & Tails Utah is a family run business that has been operating since 2004. Owner Shane Richins started this business to help educate children and adults alike on the wonderful world of reptiles. In 2011, birds from around the world were added to the line up.
Scales & Tails Utah provides fun, educational, and interactive reptile shows and bird shows for special events. We are a great birthday party idea, and a very educational idea for school assemblies and scouting events. We also provide amazing entertainment for fairs, festivals, carnivals, family reunions, corporate events and other special occasions. Travel packages start at $350.
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Salt Lake City, UT
Sunday
Personal Occasion
2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Saratoga Springs, UT
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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South Jordan, UT
Saturday
Halloween Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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American Fork, UT
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
9:30am - 12:30pm
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Vernal, UT
Saturday
Halloween Party
5:30pm - 9:30pm
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Clearfield, UT
Friday
Children's Birthday Party
2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Holladay, UT
Friday
Children's Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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West Valley City, UT
Saturday
Halloween Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Highland, UT
Saturday
Festival
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Clearfield, UT
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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West Jordan, UT
Saturday
Festival
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Clearfield, UT
Saturday
Holiday Party (Halloween)
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Sandy, UT
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Salt Lake City, UT
Saturday
Fair
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Farmington, UT
Friday
Workshop
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Bountiful, UT
Saturday
Fair
10:00am - 2:00pm
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Salt Lake City, UT
We are self contained for birthday parties and small events. For bigger events, we have sound systems available upon request for a small fee.
Children’s Party Entertainment
