Mule deer are common sight in Zion Canyon. One popular place to spot them is the lawn at the Zion Lodge in the evening. You may be surprised at how calm they seem around humans, but make no mistake, these are still wild animals. They will defend themselves if they feel threatened. Please observe all wildlife from a distance to help keep you and the animals safe. Here are some guidelines: -Use a camera zoom or binoculars to get a closer look. -No selfies! -If the animal moves close to you, you ha

"The more I see of deer, the more I admire them as mountaineers. They make their way into the heart of the roughest solitudes with smooth reserve of strength, through dense belts of brush and forest encumbered with fallen trees and boulder piles, across canons, roaring streams, and snow-fields, ever showing forth beauty and courage." - John Muir Mule deer near the Zion lodge. 11/17/17 | Zion National Park