Randomly, I've been watching lots of snake videos online recently... seemingly to be prepared to visit HERE!! So cool to get to see Taipans, Mambas, Rattlers, Cobras, and sooo much more! Many were active and getting to watch snakes move around without fear of them biting me was awesome! There were also turtles and a few alligators, and the snake presentation was interesting. Reading about snake venom research was very educational as well! Great for kids of all ages, especially snake enthusiasts!! read more

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This place is cool as hell, and it really surprised me. It's not fancy, it's not very big, it's not frilly, but it's really worthwhile. We were in the area on a crappy rainy weekend looking for something to do. We thought we'd take a chance on the Kentucky Reptile Zoo. I was impressed with the diversity of reptiles they had, especially for being so remote. I was also really impressed with the staff. It's obvious to see how much they love their jobs and care about all the animals. We were lucky to have been able to see a venom extraction. It was very interesting and informative, and the seasoned vet performing the extraction was very open and willing to answer questions any of us had. They're doing really great work at the KRZ, with a lovely and passionate staff. I would definitely recommend it! read more

I enjoyed my visit to KRZ. Got to meet the man Jim Harrison. What KRZ does for research is something to be appreciated. Mr. Harrison is a personable man who enjoys what he does including speaking to the visitors. He has dedicated himself to venom research. The snakes on display are some of the most impressive species in the world. They had a nice little gift shop. They also have an "adoption" program to help support the captive reptiles care costs. I encourage folks to participate in supporting KRZ. read more

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3.5 stars. Great place for snake lovers! The Kentucky Reptile Zoo has sooo many different kinds of snakes from all over! All so beautiful! I didn't notice that many other reptiles though. Just a turtle and an alligator. The KRZ isn't one of those zoos where you can walk around at your own pace, but is more of a guided tour. I would have enjoyed it more if we were on our own, but it's understandable since most of the snakes are venomous. I still enjoyed looking at the snakes and hearing about them from the guide. Admission is $10 per person. The tour takes about 30 minutes, more if you have a lot of questions. We didn't stay for any of the shows or venom extraction. They sell the anti-venom, but not to the general public. read more

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The Kentucky Reptile Zoo at Natural Bridge State Resort Park is really cool! This is a fun spot to check out, especially if you're visiting with kids. But, even if you don't have any kids with you, I still think this place is really great. If you're in the area you should definitely stop here! I always feel a bit weird visiting animals in captivity. It just doesn't seem right to have them caged. But, this spot is actually a non-profit organization, dedicated to reptiles. The exhibits here are used to teach the public about reptiles, and they work with educators, researchers, and law enforcement to support reptile conservation.They also provide venom for medical research and antivenom production. So, they're doing a lot of great stuff! If you're visiting the area and looking for something fun, unique, and educational, the Kentucky Reptile Zoo is a great spot to visit! read more

This is one of those places that you wonder if you should really go in. Seems a little sketchy but we figured why not on our girls trip. It ended up being a really good adventure. The people working seemed knowledgeable , they were very friendly and they didn't just make stuff up if they didn't know the answer. They however knew. A lot. It's a very big facility but it's seems we only saw a small part. I thought the price was a little high but if you think of it as supporting a cause then it is easier to accept the price. Their collection was bigger than our own city zoo. It's a good way to do something different. read more

Kentucky Reptile Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Slade, Kentucky

While not massive in size was still worth a visit. Wide variety of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes from around the world. read more

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Well worth a stop to check out this place! You get a tour of tropical, giant, and North American snakes. Also they have a collection of turtles and a small alligator! My favorite part was the North American snakes. For an outdoorsperson, it's good to know what the rattlesnakes look like. If you ever get bit, you need to know the specific snake for the anti-venom. The variety of snakes is neat, and it's clear that they take very good care of their animals. I only wish they had t-shirts! read more

Not only is it interesting, they provide an important service by providing anti-venom to researchers who provide it to hospitals as well as research for other uses. Similar to blood donations, the work being done is providing research for forms of pain management for others suffering from cancer & other diseases. Working seven days a week, they are friendly to visitors wanting to know more about their work. It is definitely worth a trip for student & others curious about this subject. I wish them further success & hope that someone will carry on the work they do in the future. read more

Very nice place! The guide was extremely knowledgeable and she was very nice and friendly. The place was a little small but the amount of snakes and friendly faces make up for it. Will be going back many times when I'm in the area. read more

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This is absolutely the best place to see and learn about all kinds of reptiles. There's 70 to 80 specimens on exhibit probably 2000 on premises. Some of the world's most deadliest snakes. At 1 every day except on Tuesday's you can watch the director extracting venom from different species. It's a guided tour so you can ask all the questions you want. You can hold a baby alligator for 7.00. Cost is not expensive for the knowledge and experience you get here. The staff is amazing! Very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Kentucky Reptile Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Slade, Kentucky

Great place to go if you love turtles snakes and alligators! The tour started off slow with an poorly lit outdoor exhibit that you kind of had to squint to see, but quickly picked up steam as we moved on to see the giants. The snakes and well all the reptiles in general seemed happy, and lively, and the tour guides were well informed. I appreciated that they fed some of the snakes while we were there, but for the sake of the more squeamish of our group gave us plenty of warnings before doing so! read more

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My family loves reptiles. We made a special trip to include the KRZ on our vacation. We were not disappointed! Firstly, visitors need to set expectations. This place is small. It may be small but it was full of fierce animals. The temperatures of the buildings are set for the animals comfort. So bring a bottle of water to stay cool. There are no bathrooms. Thankfully, the zoo is adjacent to a rest area, so stop off there before you head to the zoo. Now you are ready! Check on line for their discounts. We got a AAA membership discount but they offered discounts for seniors, vets, and a few other things. Also check for their venom milking schedule. The day we came they milked 18 snakes. We had to miss it unfortunately but it would be great for you if you can plan your visit for that. Your visit will be a tour hosted by an intern. Our guide, Brian, just finished his masters and was very knowledgeable and appreciated our kids' enthusiasm for reptiles. Because they keep the snakes at a warm temperature, they are very active. We have frequently visited Zoo Atlanta and most of their snakes are inert. At KRZ, we saw cobras with hoods fully extended and rattlesnake tails in motion. KRZ has a great collection of venomous and a few nonvenomous snakes. You can really get up close and see the creatures well. They have a few lizards, turtles, and tortoises too. For $7 extra you can hold a baby alligator. My kids were in ecstasy. KRZ is well worth the trip! read more

Was told that they had over 1,500 snakes...not told that we would only see around 30. When asked about it we were told that they were all the same so they weren't on exhibit. Definitely not worth the price of what it cost to get in! read more

Super cool place! For just over $10 a person you can look at snakes and a few other reptiles from all over the world. After paying the entry fee you are met in the middle of a yard with a tour guide and you are guided to each trailer which is organized by location or size. During our first stop we were able to watch one of the staff, Jim, "milk" the snakes... meaning extract venom! It was interesting to hear his history and what the venom is used for. Each tank was labeled with location, whether they are venomous, non-venomous, or constrictor, and have a bio. We were able to see cobras, rattlesnakes, green and black mambas, anacondas, and best of all the 70 pound yellow Burmese python! I was so into this exhibit. They had a few venomous lizards and even a couple of turtles! The sign mentioned an alligator but we did not see that. If you're in the red river gorge area you should absolutely add this to your visit. read more

Interesting little attraction. Get to see some beautiful snakes close up and personal. Keepers could be a little more engaging with the visitors. Get the Groupon. read more