Distance Learning

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Distance Learning programs explore various interesting aspects of Zion National Park.

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Join a ranger in real time to learn about the National Park Service and what makes Zion National Park unique! Distance Learning programs are free and designed for classrooms and educational organizations.

 

How to Register

Distance Learning registration for the 2026 - 2027 school year is now open!

Please note that these programs are meant for classes/groups, not for individual sign ups.

To book your program, please complete the following steps:

1) Reserve your program through Microsoft Bookings by visiting this link: MBC-Zion National Park Distance Learning

2) After booking your preferred time and date, please fill out the Distance Learning Program Request Form below.

After we receive your request, a member of the Zion Education Team will reach out to confirm your program date and time.

 

Current Distance Learning Programs

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    Distance Learning Program Request Form

    NPS Form 10-1750 (Rev. 04/2021)
    National Park Service

    OMB Control No. 1024-0228
    Expiration Date 11/30/2025

    Discussion Points for Virtual / Distance Learning Program

    Virtual and/or Distance Learning can vary depending on the technical capabilities of the park and the school. in order to find appropriate accommodations for your learning experience, here are some categories to be prepared to discuss with the park:

    1. Internet Access
    2. Phone Access (speaker phone or conference line)
    3. Mobile or digital video conferencing capabilities
    4. Firewall
    5. Hardware and Software Capabilities
    6. Classroom pre-work or assignments

    Disclaimer:

    A park representative will follow-up to confirm group details once this request has been received and reviewed.


    NPS Form 10-1750 (Rev. 04/2021)
    National Park Service

    OMB Control No. 1024-0228
    Expiration Date 11/31/2025

    Notices

    Privacy Act Statement

    Authority: Public Law 114-289 National Park Service Centennial Act and 54 U.S.C. 100701 Protection, interpretation, and research in System.

    Purpose: To administer education programs for education audiences including but not limited to school groups, scouting groups, extracurricular groups, and home school groups.

    Routine Uses: To effectively manage requests for education received by the NPS, the Education Reservation Request Form is used to collect basic education reservation information to facilitate operational aspects of scheduling groups for park education programs, including in-park education programs, ranger in classroom programs, and/or online distance learning programs.

    Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to provide the requested information may impede the ability to grant your education reservation request.

    Paperwork Reduction Act Statement

    We are collecting this information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501) to provide park managers and educators the information needed to schedule and conduct education program activities. All applicable parts of the form must be completed in order for your request to be considered. You are not required to respond to this or any other Federal agency-sponsored information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. OMB has approved this collection of information and assigned control number 1024-0288.

    Estimated Burden Statement

    Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service, 1201 Oakridge Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Do not send your completed form to this address.

     
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    Last updated: October 8, 2026

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    Contact Info

    Mailing Address:

    Zion National Park
    1 Zion Park Blvd.

    Springdale, UT 84767

    Phone:

    435-772-3256
    If you have questions, please email zion_park_information@nps.gov. You can also listen to pre-recorded information by calling at any time. Rangers answer phone calls from 10 am to 5 pm Mountain Time, but a ranger may not answer if they are already speaking with someone else.

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