Zoos
Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience
📍 831 Century Ave N, Maplewood, MN 55119🕐 Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM |
About Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience
Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience is a zoo in Maplewood, MN. Snake Discovery features YouTube personalities Emily and Ed who host meet-and-greet events on weekends (1-4pm Saturdays-Sundays), attracting fans of their educational reptile YouTube channel to the physical location. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 1,997 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Maplewood, Minnesota
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- 75+ reptile & amphibian exhibits, alligator tunnel, hands-on interaction
- Admission
- $11 adults, $9 kids (3-12) & seniors, free for kids 2 & under
💡 Did You Know?
- Snake Discovery features YouTube personalities Emily and Ed who host meet-and-greet events on weekends (1-4pm Saturdays-Sundays), attracting fans of their educational reptile YouTube channel to the physical location
- The attraction offers over 75 exhibits of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, including an interactive alligator tunnel that visitors can crawl through
- Guided tours are available at no additional cost multiple times daily (Sunday-Friday: 12pm, 2pm, 5pm; Saturday: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm), allowing visitors to touch multiple animal species during tours
- The facility maintains free-roaming tortoises throughout the exhibit space, creating unexpected interactive encounters with visitors
- Snake Discovery offers off-site educational programs for libraries, schools, parks, and scout meetings, extending their reach beyond the Maplewood facility
💬 What Visitors Say
- Attend a guided tour (included free with admission) to interact with animals hands-on. Tours run daily at multiple times (12pm, 2pm, 5pm weekdays; 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm Saturdays) and include opportunities to touch and hold snakes, lizards, and other reptiles with knowledgeable staff.
- Plan your visit around the Meet & Greet weekends (Saturdays-Sundays 1-4pm) to meet YouTube personalities Emily and Ed if your family follows their channel. Check their Facebook page for schedule updates before visiting.
- Visit on a weekday to potentially have a more relaxed experience with shorter lines for tours and interactions. The venue is compact but well-designed, so weekday visits may offer more personalized attention from staff.
- Expect to spend 1-2 hours exploring the 75+ exhibits including the alligator tunnel and Invert Cave. No appointment is needed, and admission is very affordable ($11 adults, $9 kids 3-12), making it ideal for a half-day outing.
- The venue is small but well-organized with free-roaming tortoises as a fun surprise. The facility is clean and odor-free with an on-site store for reptile supplies, making it convenient if you're a reptile enthusiast.
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