Upcoming events

  Join Rocky Mountain Astronomy Tours for an unforgettable night under the stars at the Otters and Others Zoo and Conservation. Away from city lights, this unique setting offers darker skies and a peaceful atmosphere perfect for exploring the universe.

Your experience is guided by an experienced astronomer using large, high-powered telescopes to reveal incredible celestial objects. Depending on the night, you may observe planets like Saturn or Jupiter, colorful nebulae, distant galaxies, and dense star clusters—objects that are often invisible to the naked eye.

Throughout the evening, you’ll not only view these objects up close, but also learn the stories and science behind them in an engaging, easy-to-understand way. This experience is designed to be interactive, allowing you to ask questions and deepen your understanding of the night sky.

Set within a zoo and conservation environment, this event also emphasizes respect for nature. Guests are asked to follow low-light guidelines to preserve night vision and minimize disturbance to wildlife, creating a calm and immersive nighttime experience.

Whether you're a first-time stargazer or already passionate about astronomy, this experience offers a memorable way to connect with the cosmos. If rock climbing session or skating sessions are full, you can have a free pass to come back on a different date to redeem.
Families can follow the adventure map to learn about outdoor recreation summer activities and win prizes! Explore unique stalls, savor delicious bites, and soak up the summer vibes of the Great Outdoors Market. Whether you're shopping, mingling, or just enjoying the sunny weather, this party is the place to be.  

 Telescope Stargazing Group Experiences: Buy Tickets Online 

Sun Survivors is a fun and educational community event at Otters and Others Zoo and Conservation focused on wildlife, conservation, and the amazing adaptations animals use to survive the heat and sun. Guests can enjoy animal encounters, educational presentations, family-friendly activities, conservation learning opportunities, and interactive experiences throughout the zoo.

This event highlights desert wildlife, survival adaptations, pollinators, and the importance of protecting ecosystems and native species. Sun Survivors is designed to inspire curiosity and provide families with a memorable hands-on learning experience while supporting our rescue animals and educational programs.

We are excited to partner with Every Kid Outdoors, where guests can pick up their EKO passports during the event, encouraging children and families to explore nature and outdoor education opportunities throughout Utah. We are also partnering with Rocky Mountain Astronomy Tours, who will be bringing a solar telescope for guests to safely observe the sun and learn about astronomy and solar science.

Join us for a day of adventure, discovery, wildlife education, and outdoor exploration at the zoo! Register for the event on visit page. 

 Join Rocky Mountain Astronomy Tours for a once-a-year experience under the stars at the Otters and Others Zoo and Conservation during the Perseid Meteor Shower. Away from city lights, this unique setting offers darker skies and a peaceful atmosphere perfect for exploring the universe.

The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the most exciting meteor showers of the entire year. In any given year you can expect to see 50-100 shooting stars per hour or 1 every minute! This is an event you don't want to miss!

Your experience is guided by an experienced astronomer using large, high-powered telescopes to reveal incredible celestial objects. Depending on the night, you may observe planets like Saturn or Jupiter, colorful nebulae, distant galaxies, and dense star clusters—objects that are often invisible to the naked eye.

Throughout the evening, you’ll not only view these objects up close, but also learn the stories and science behind them in an engaging, easy-to-understand way. This experience is designed to be interactive, allowing you to ask questions and deepen your understanding of the night sky.

Set within a zoo and conservation environment, this event also emphasizes respect for nature. Guests are asked to follow low-light guidelines to preserve night vision and minimize disturbance to wildlife, creating a calm and immersive nighttime experience.

Whether you're a first-time stargazer or already passionate about astronomy, this experience offers a memorable way to connect with the cosmos.  

Join Rocky Mountain Astronomy Tours for an unforgettable night under the stars at the Otters and Others Zoo and Conservation. Away from city lights, this unique setting offers darker skies and a peaceful atmosphere perfect for exploring the universe.

Your experience is guided by an experienced astronomer using large, high-powered telescopes to reveal incredible celestial objects. Depending on the night, you may observe planets like Saturn or Jupiter, colorful nebulae, distant galaxies, and dense star clusters—objects that are often invisible to the naked eye.

Throughout the evening, you’ll not only view these objects up close, but also learn the stories and science behind them in an engaging, easy-to-understand way. This experience is designed to be interactive, allowing you to ask questions and deepen your understanding of the night sky.

Set within a zoo and conservation environment, this event also emphasizes respect for nature. Guests are asked to follow low-light guidelines to preserve night vision and minimize disturbance to wildlife, creating a calm and immersive nighttime experience.

Whether you're a first-time stargazer or already passionate about astronomy, this experience offers a memorable way to connect with the cosmos. If rock climbing session or skating sessions are full, you can have a free pass to come back on a different date to redeem.
Families can follow the adventure map to learn about outdoor recreation summer activities and win prizes! Explore unique stalls, savor delicious bites, and soak up the summer vibes of the Great Outdoors Market. Whether you're shopping, mingling, or just enjoying the sunny weather, this party is the place to be. 

 Telescope Stargazing Group Experiences: Buy Tickets Online