Snakes | Saint Louis Zoo

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Mexican Lance-headed Rattlesnake

World Snake Day

Monday, July 16
1 - 3 p.m.

Slither over to the Herpetarium as we celebrate snakes! Ssstop by the Herpetarium and sssay hi to our sssnake friends, touch snake biofacts and try your luck in our native snake matching activity.

Reptiles at Our Zoo

Huge venomous snakes. Some of the largest freshwater turtles in the world. Tuataras, whose ancestors appeared before the dinosaurs. And about 150 other species of alligators, crocodiles, lizards, snakes, turtles, and tortoises. You'll encounter them all at the Saint Louis Zoo.

Next time you visit the Zoo, be sure to look for our reptiles at the Herpetarium and the Emerson Children's Zoo.