Reviews of Kentucky Reptile Zoo (Zoo)

Brittany Albers

Pretty fun little roadside attraction! Sad we missed the times for watching venom collection! They have an interesting collection for sure. Don't think of your typical zoo or you may be disappointed. This is a fairly small operation, but the cost was fair and the guide was knowledgeable.

Jessica Brocious

They had a lot to offer for how small of a place it truly was. They gave you pretty in depth information and actually told you what you were seeing instead of "oh, it's a snake. How nice ". The animals were very well taken care of and they cleaned the cages regularly. It was also extremely clean and an attractive display.

Melanie Thornsburg

If you love reptiles or just want to learn more, you will enjoy the tour and the knowledgeable guides. If you time it right, you can witness the handler mailing the venom and it is truly a show.

Brittany Albers

Pretty fun little roadside attraction! Sad we missed the times for watching venom collection! They have an interesting collection for sure. Don't think of your typical zoo or you may be disappointed. This is a fairly small operation, but the cost was fair and the guide was knowledgeable.

H Seifert

Will go back in August

Frank Castle

Staff was very knowledgeable about the animals on hand and was very accomadating for our group of 12

Michael Evces

Wonderful, highly recommended! Super friendly expert staff, and the snakes are amazing. Go!

Mike Russell

Eh, it was so so. They had a nice variety of snakes but the establishment is really lacking.

Adriane Murphy

Such a cool place! We really enjoyed seeing all the snakes and reptiles. We were especially fond of Jellybean, the little alligator.

Leah Herring

Very interesting to see them "milk" the Cobras.

Chris Dunnam

Really cool but short

Nancy Robillard

Amazing experience! My guide was very knowledgeable.

Jared Yates

We were in town for hiking and camping at the Natural Bridge park. We took our 4 and 6 year old girls, not really sure what to expect. The facility exceeded our expectations for sure. It has a strong science and conservation vibe, and all of the staff were very polite, well-spoken, and smart. The facility has over 1000 snakes, but most of them are not on display. The ones that are on display are in artful enclosures grouped into buildings according to their natural habitat. In the North America exhibit we were able to see the rare creatures like rattlesnakes, copperheads, and a cottonmouth. With years of outdoor adventures in the southeastern US, I've never seen most of these in the wild. Our guide for most of the tour was a young lady named Carson, and she was fantastic. Thinking from the role model perspective, I love it any time our young girls are able to see a confident and knowledgeable leader who also happens to be female. We spent about 2 hours, which included seeing the venom extraction demonstrations. The cost of admission was more than I expected, but afterwards we felt like we had received value that exceeded the cost.

Jay Bob Immel

Very educational with small group guided tours.

Melissa Middleton

Awesome collection, very informative guide! Come back at 5 for hands on talk about one of their reptiles

Jessica Brocious

They had a lot to offer for how small of a place it truly was. They gave you pretty in depth information and actually told you what you were seeing instead of "oh, it's a snake. How nice ". The animals were very well taken care of and they cleaned the cages regularly. It was also extremely clean and an attractive display.

Danielle Gibson

Really informative and lots of snakes!

Robin Cooper

They were not open during posted open hours.

Romanus Wirasakti

True to its mission. Great experience! Shout out to Ezra, our tour guide. Thank you.

David Deleon

Really fun experience. Watching man drain venom from snakes by hand was interesting.

Jonathan feldman

Great place,great staff

Stephanie Lauren Teed

I've wanted to visit this place for YEARS. We went around Thanksgiving so there wasn't a milking happening but the intern who gave us the tour was awesome and answered all our questions. The whole tour took maybe 30 minutes tops, but it was one of the best tours I've ever been on. Highly recommend!!!

Robert Campbell

Enjoyed our tour. Knowledgeable staff, and an amazing selection. Call ahead to arrange a tour. Rates are very inexpensive. Loved seeing the cobras!

Hannah Ross

This was a fun little cheap thing to do while visiting Kentucky. Although if you want a little cheaper tickets, look on Groupon ;) This place isnt hard to find a all, I just wish the signs were a little bigger and more obvious maybe. Upon arrival you pull up to a little shed but, don't be fooled!! This "little shed" is where you check in and can purchase tickets or suiveniers. Once you check in, you walk outside again and a tour guide meets you and take you into multiple little buildings to see the snakes on display and educates you of them. It was neat! One thing I did not like about this was that, it was not a private tour. Another family joined up in the middle of our tour. But besides that,10/10!

Ash Ley

The interns were very knowledgeable but this place was extremely tiny. Toured three tiny shacks and an alligator. I would not recommend. Save your time and money for a better exhibit.

Melanie Thornsburg

If you love reptiles or just want to learn more, you will enjoy the tour and the knowledgeable guides. If you time it right, you can witness the handler mailing the venom and it is truly a show.

Belinda Livungston

Little only mainly snakes. One alligator and some turtles. The place is really small for the money.

Kristin Kelley

Very interesting place to visit, got to see venom extraction as well. Would definitely recommend a visit

Jason Vlietstra

Knowledgeable staff and it was fun looking at the animals. It was more of a hobby farm than a zoo. It's mostly snakes and a few turtles, an alligator, and a couple lizards. The live venom extraction was interesting to see but it would have been fun to be able to handle a non-vemonous snake.

Sidney Motley

Great place to visit while in the Red River Gorge. Each group is given a tour guide which is usually a student that is very knowledgeable. Our family has been twice and the number of snakes is unbelievable.

Samantha Burgin

Rachal was a wonder tour guide! Very knowledgeable about reptiles.

Jenny Miller

This place is really awesome! Coming back from a family reunion with my nephew we saw this place and had to stop by. My nephew had such a great time.

Kevin Lott

Lots of fun. Kids loved it.

Carrie Burns

Really interesting, so educational.

melinda mowen

Cute lil place to take kids...thought price was a lil steep cost me 50$ FOR 2 ADULTS AND 2 KIDS paid for alligator photo that I thought they would supply the picture since I paid 7$ but nope...lol I had to use my phone to. All in all thou the kids enjoyed the 30 min tour and that's all that mattered to me!!

George Lambert

One of the most diverse collection venomous snakes in the world. Great staff, great animals, and for a great cause! This place is a must visit.

Kevin Roach

A very fascinating place, over 70 species of venomous snakes, make sure you arrive to see the Venom extraction normally at 1

Tim Brewer

Very run down. Seems as if they were running a junkyard around the exhibits.

Mckyle Meads

Staff was very friendly, and very knowledgeable. The wrangler was very cautious and aware of each and every species handled. Plus the wrangler's back story leading up to his profession was very exciting. Easy 5 stars

Angie and Tim Morgan

So cool!

Drew Gibson

Lots of really cool snakes staff is great very knowledgeable. Must visit.

Jason Vlietstra

Knowledgeable staff and it was fun looking at the animals. It was more of a hobby farm than a zoo. It's mostly snakes and a few turtles, an alligator, and a couple lizards. The live venom extraction was interesting to see but it would have been fun to be able to handle a non-vemonous snake.

Shanika Peters

Great for boys

Michael Smith

Found this gem. It was a great place for a family with kids that love snakes.

Jeremy Jones

If you love reptiles, then you'd be hard pressed to find anything cooler than seeing Jim Harrison extracting venom from the most venomous snakes in the world!!

Guirlande Zetrenne

Knowledgeable guide

Michael Gentry

One of the largest collections of poisonous snakes in the US. What's not to love?

Sidney Motley

Great place to visit while in the Red River Gorge. Each group is given a tour guide which is usually a student that is very knowledgeable. Our family has been twice and the number of snakes is unbelievable.

Eric Anderson

Very interesting and informative.

David Brautigam

Love it

Sheila Goodrich

Really neat place.

starmatt Inc.

Nice reptiles. The staffs are friendly!

Benjamin Kindred

Amazing collection of venemous snakes. Could use some structure to their tours, but guides were pleasant.

tina buckholtz

Our Guide was great & wonderful

Mike Mcdowell

They have a lot of snakes. Some were very active. The black mamba was my favorite

Mike Mcdowell

They have a lot of snakes. Some were very active. The black mamba was my favorite

April Johnsn

Kids had so much fun and u learn a lot n don't cost a lot

Joseph Even

Awesome place to visit. Great collection of reptiles! What a hidden little gem

Kelly Castle

Lot's of snakes in cage's, one alligator in a pin, you don't get to hold any, not worth the price if you want my option. Something to see but for my family of 4, 2adults and 2 kids it was $36 to get in, and the tour was only about 30mins. A little high to me.

julie cubert

My youngest son has chosen the Burmese python this year. Kentucky Reptile Zoo has been excellent in educated how these amazing creatures help us and our world.

Mike Petrey

Awesome knowledgeable staff and first class display of unique reptiles

JL Miller

Watching the venom extraction is awesome!!!!! There are numerous types of reptiles and the staff is very knowledgeable!

Lizzy Siedenberg

We thoroughly enjoy coming here!

Pisces Kelpie

Really interesting place, was fun watching the venom extraction and being able to ask questions.

Samantha Nelson

Very interesting, had a lot of variety of snakes and a few lizards and turtles. Our guide hadn't been there long but he was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Brennanbooth89

Not huge, but lots of reptiles. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I'll be back!

Benjamin Coleman

Crazy good venomous snake exhibit

John McLaury

They have a very large snake collection. Most all are venomous. I think they have every species of cobra. They have some beautiful snakes I've never in other exhibits and the guide I had was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this place for anyone who loves snakes!!

Samantha Johnson

Loved seeing the different animals. They give you a tour guide who goes around with you and tells you about the animals.

James Schueler

We loved it. We're reptile people to start with, so it was great!

Jd Eibes

It was worth a visit. Not a commercialized zoo.

Chris Crego

Great Facility Always a good time stopping here

Scarlett Walker

Great Tour! Tots of poisonous snakes, even held a baby alligator! Super informative guide Bethany was awesome! Great place to learn about reptiles! If you like snakes, this is the place for you!!

Kari Foster

Was disappointed that we didn't get to see any alligators or see venom being extracted.

Melissa Sears

Very interesting

Barbara Graham

huge collection of venomous reptiles from all over the globe. This is a venom production facility first, private zoo second. Tour is among multiple small buildings.

Laura Spencer

First time there it was okay.

Skyla Henry

It was the koolest

Kayla S

Staff is very knowledgeable. Our kids really enjoyed it.

bhavani PV

They have got very good number of snakes (including mambas) and turtles too. There was one alligator. We almost reached there at closing time but the guy was very patient and explained us everything there..

Toasty Rats

Amazing selection of reptiles and very knowledgeable tour guides. The only thing keeping me from giving a five star rating is the conditions of a few of the snakes. The Burmese python was dehydrated, and a few other snakes, including the reticulated python, were noticeably overweight. Nothing major and my visit was overall a nice experience.

Andrew Schultz

This is one of the most extensive reptile collections I have ever seen in one place. The work that they do with venous snakes alone is truly amazing and benefits so many people all over the world. Our tour guide was a college intern that is studying the physiological adaptation and evolution of various venomous species. The facility really is a multifaceted and greatly beneficial place to take the whole family to learn about creatures that are mostly misunderstood. My wife and I will be donating and visit often.

Kevin M

Great attraction! Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. They also collect snake venom which is passed along for medical research, so it's not just an exhibit.

Chris Wren

Amazing. The tour guide was fantastic, not some high school kid: a real biologist who was extremely knowledgeable and very engaging. I didn't see her speak parseltongue, but I wouldn't have been at all surprised. The collection of reptiles was extensive: There were some very beautiful snakes, many of which I'd never ever heard of before. I had no idea there were so many kinds of cobras, or mambas.

Bessie Combs

Rachel was very rude! She screamed at my child so loud that he almost cried an was ready to leave, for trin to touch a turtle that he wasn't told not one time that he wasn't spose to touch. She could easy told him nicely bud plz DNT touch the animals. We will never be back an would not recommend this place cause of her!

Stephanie l

Great place to take your family

Toasty Rats

Amazing selection of reptiles and very knowledgeable tour guides. The only thing keeping me from giving a five star rating is the conditions of a few of the snakes. The Burmese python was dehydrated, and a few other snakes, including the reticulated python, were noticeably overweight. Nothing major and my visit was overall a nice experience.

Larry Smith

Guide was very knowledgeable about the reptiles on display. Extremely friendly staff. We had an awesome time!

The Kentucky Rifleman

Staff is friendly, my kids love it and it's close to so many other sites in the gorge that it is A MUST see!

Kentucky Outdoor Adventures

Awesome place and our guide Caelyn was really passionate and knowledgeable about every animal there! Highly reccomend checking this place out!!!

Gerald Schott

Small operation, but very knowledgeable and friendly staff. I definitely recommend visiting.

Neil Post

Really cool got to watch them milking copperheads.

Peter Akpunonu

Great Zoo! Best tour!

Michael Mcclure

It is done by a tour guide that is seem to be very knowledgeable of different animals here

Sierra Foxx

Great place to visit when in the Natural Bridge area

Cindy Lynn

If you are a snake/reptile lover this is the place for you. All kinds of venomous snakes and local ones too such as copperheads and timber rattlers. The anacondas were enourmous. Make sure you go for the show. They brought out a baby alligator and gave an informative talk. They also have turtles, and a few lizards as well as a large 6 ft alligator named Wonka. The price is 10 dollars and the guided tour last from 45 min to an hour. Lots and lots of snakes in enclosed places. Enjoy!

Alora Hudson

Amazing! So glad our family decided to visit some of the nicest people that I’ve ever met

Drew McIntire

more snakes than you could ever want. Very informative and the staff are all very knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions you may have.

John Riley

Good local zoo, knowlegedable young staff, very interactive with young people.

Andrew Schultz

This is one of the most extensive reptile collections I have ever seen in one place. The work that they do with venous snakes alone is truly amazing and benefits so many people all over the world. Our tour guide was a college intern that is studying the physiological adaptation and evolution of various venomous species. The facility really is a multifaceted and greatly beneficial place to take the whole family to learn about creatures that are mostly misunderstood. My wife and I will be donating and visit often.

R Webb

Love the reptile zoo. They get a little over chatty at the exhibits which slows the viewing down, and the last time I was there they had several of the animals missing for different reasons. But overall it was not a bad experience. I've been there several times and we always leave satisfied.

Donald Atkins

The venom extraction was the best part, the tour was very short I wish it would have been longer but it was pretty cool

Mildred Clifford

Looking at snakes behind glass learning about them is much better than face to face and descovering them sorta speaking....lol

Wesley Corder

This place is awesome

John Greene

Great collection. of snakes and other reptiles. Knowledgeable and friendly expert staff.

Brenda Breece

Very informative and interesting. Friendly staff.

Andy Brun

Cool experience.

Paul Buchner

When the kids say it was worth the 3 hour drive it must be awesome! Glad we took an umbrella, you are outside while watching the milking, and walking to the diffrent snake houses. The Gaboon Viper was the reason I planned the trip, everything else was a bonus. The guide we had was awesome, she was able to answer all the question myself and all the kids had.

Cody McCall

Friendly people and wide variety of amazing snakes. Also, they have other reptiles to show off including alligators you can hold!

Kristen Tipton

One of our absolute favorite places in the area ran by two of the coolest folks we know!

Brooke Diuguid

So it’s a little sketch driving up but seriously this place is rad! It’s not super expensive and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. A lot of interesting reptiles! Definitely go check it out!!

Christopher Tharp

Super coooooolll

Felicia Laks

A really fun activity for everyone, but the tour is shorter than anticipated. The snake milking is really informative, and we loved asking all sorts of questions. We used a Groupon 2-for-1, which made it a really good deal.

David Phillips

They have an incredible array of venomous snakes from around the world. The staff is quite knowledgeable and took the time to answer my children's questions.

Asher Collins

Good people, and great teachers