Kentucky Reptile Zoo

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.