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Informal lectures take place on the Zion Human History Museum patio twice a day (10:30 am and 2:30 pm) and daily at 4 pm at Zion Lodge and may cover anything from wildlife and geology to the stories of early settlers. Talks usually last from 20 to 30 minutes, though some run longer.
Held each evening at 9 pm from May through October in Watchman Campground Amphitheater, these 45-minute ranger-led talks cover geology, biology, and history. You might learn about coyote calls, the night sky, the secret life of bats, or observing nature with all your senses. Slide shows and audience participation are often part of the proceedings.
Educational activities aimed at younger visitors include the chance to earn a Junior Ranger badge. Kids do so by attending at least one nature program and completing the free Junior Ranger Handbook, available at visitor centers and the Zion Human History Museum.
