Zion National Park
Zion National Park

Zion National Park



Location: Utah
Size: 146,592 acres
Established: 1919

Activities: Hiking, climbing, bird watching, horseback riding, biking, nature walks, swimming, boating, snow skiing, and auto touring.

General Information for Zion


National Park Service
Describes the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and special events at Zion National Park.

US National Parks Net
Comprehensive guide to the history, activities, ecosystem, and wildlife of Zion National Park.


Pictures of Zion National Park


Terra Galleria Photography
A collection of beautiful images of Zion National Park.

Niebrugge Images
A gallery of photos of this national park.

A Photographic Tour Featuring Park Geology
Presents a virtual tour of this park.


Wildlife and Nature at Zion


Animals of Zion National Park
Includes checklists of the mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found in this park.

Zion Flora and Fauna
Provides an overview of the plants and animals of Zion NP.

Bird Records for Zion NP
List of birds found at at this park. Includes residence status.

Mammal Records for Zion NP
List of mammals that inhabit this national park. Includes common names and scientific names.

Geology of Zion National Park
Discusses sedimentation, lithification, uplift, and erosion.


History of Zion National Park


Human History of Zion
Discusses the early peoples, the Euro-American explorers and settlers, the Mormons, and the establishment of the park.


Zion Weather and Map