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High Performance Zion Visitor Center

A Model of Energy Efficiency

Take the Interactive Tour — Explore 360-degree images of the new energy efficient Visitor Center at Zion National Park in Utah, and learn about the technologies that save energy and the features of Zion that attract 2.5 million visitors a year. You can use our interactive map, take a guided tour, or navigate by technology. All you'll need is the QuickTime Player, which you can download free.

The National Park Service worked with the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs to create a visitor center that saves energy and money while protecting the environment. Along with a shuttle system that relieves congestion and pollution, the center helps Zion achieve its most important goal—preserving its natural beauty.

If you want to skip the QuickTime images, you can read more or check out a brochure on Zion (PDF 457 KB). Download Acrobat Reader.