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Photo courtesy of Dave Stamboulis
Queen Saovabha Institute Snake Farm
Type: Sightseeing
10Best Says
Both entertaining and informative, the Snake Farm is a great spot for parents and kids alike. The Queen Saovabha Institute which runs the place has a complex housing an exhibition area for 35 species... Read More
Both entertaining and informative, the Snake Farm is a great spot for parents and kids alike. The Queen Saovabha Institute which runs the place has a complex housing an exhibition area for 35 species of living snakes, a 100-seat arena for venom extraction, a museum and exhibition about snake evolution, anatomy, toxicology and snake bites first-aid, along with a highly developed research center and an outdoor serpentarium for snake exhibits and handling shows. The indoor museum is full of interactive demonstrations and the live handling show is excellent, with many of the most poisonous and largest snakes brought out for photo opportunities and a bit of playful bravado between them and their keepers.
Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
- Sat-Sun: 9:30am-1:30pm
Admissions:
- Exhibits THB200
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Dave Stamboulis
Bangkok Local Expert
- Things to Do with Kids, Best Attractions & Activities, Family-Friendly Museums: "The snake handling show is at 11, and 2:30, while on weekends, there is no 2:30 performance, so plan your visit accordingly. Best reached via Skytrain to Sala Daeng and then walk up through Soi Thaniya to the Red Cross complex."
- Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: For entertaining and informative family fun, the Snake Farm is a top choice.
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Despite sounding kitschy, the Snake Farm is great family entertainment and education.
- Best for Family-Friendly Museums Because: For both an educational and fun family affair, the Snake Farm is one of a kind.
