Zoos
Edisto Island Serpentarium
📍 1374 SC-174, Edisto Island, SC 29438🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Edisto Island Serpentarium
Reptile zoo with alligator feedings. Reptiles on display indoors & in outdoor gardens, plus shows & twice-daily alligator feedings. The Serpentarium features live feeding demonstrations where visitors can observe snakes catching and consuming live prey, rather than pre-frozen food, allowing the animals to exhibit natural hunting behaviors. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 799 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Serpentarium (Reptile facility)
- Location
- Edisto Island, South Carolina
- Highlights
- Alligators, snakes, turtles, lizards, and reptiles from around the world
- Programs
- Field trips, animal encounters, lectures, outreach programs
- Contact
- (843) 869-1171
💡 Did You Know?
- The Serpentarium features live feeding demonstrations where visitors can observe snakes catching and consuming live prey, rather than pre-frozen food, allowing the animals to exhibit natural hunting behaviors
- The facility operates separate outdoor snake islands divided by venom status (venomous and non-venomous), allowing visitors to search for and observe snakes in naturalistic garden settings
- The attraction offers interactive animal encounters and allows visitors to hand-feed turtles in a designated area for a small fee (quarters), creating direct engagement opportunities
- Reviews consistently highlight exceptional reptile husbandry standards and habitat design, with visitors noting the quality of care and enclosure conditions exceeds typical standards for reptile facilities
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan to attend on a feeding day to see snakes eat live prey and witness natural predator behavior - ask staff when feeding days occur as this is a special event worth timing your visit around
- Arrive early enough to catch all scheduled shows including the snake talk and alligator feeding demonstrations, as these are popular and provide excellent educational context from knowledgeable staff
- Bring quarters to purchase turtle food at the feeding area - this is an interactive experience not all visitors are aware of and adds to the hands-on learning
- Before purchasing tickets online, check the website and Facebook for any temporary closures of outdoor exhibits, as the outdoor snake islands and outdoor areas significantly enhance the experience when available
- Allow enough time to visit the gift shop, as it appears to be substantial and worth exploring - plan your timing accordingly rather than running out of time at the end of your visit
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