Our Vision
We strive to foster learning and education through outreach and interaction with the community. We are actively engaged in furthering connections to the natural world and providing a space where research and education can abound.
History
The museum currently contains over 21,000 plants, 20,000 insects, and over 3000 vertebrates. This collection had its beginning with Vasco M. Tanner, the first Biology/ Geology instructor at Dixie Normal College (in 1916) and his colleague, Ernest M. Hall…
Featured Animal and Plant of the Month
Animal of the Month
Name: Sphex Pennsylvania
Origin: New Mexico
Found: Ross Sanford
Fun Facts: Adult females are active hunters who paralyze and carry their prey back to the nest for their brood.
The iridescent Great Black Wasp pollinates flowers while feeding itself, and removes plant pests while feeding its young making it a great friend to gardens and fields.
Plant of the Month
Name: Celosia Argentea
Origin: Utah
Found: Stanley L.
Fun Facts: The genus name comes from the Greek word for burning and refers to the colorful blooms that are shaped similar to a flame.
This plant tolerates dry porous soils and thrives in heat and humidity.
Take a Peek Inside
GalleryCheck Out More Wildlife Videos Below
Bison Watering Hole
Live Feed
Brooks Falls Brown Bears
Watch Highlights
Zion National Park
Live FeedContact
Address
Utah Tech University
225 S. University Ave
Snow Building, Room 207
St. George, UT 84770
Bryan Stevens, PhD
Museum Curator
Email: bryan.stevens@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-652-7771
Office: Snow Room 207