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Visitor tip
Book a private tour to maximize your experience - reviewers consistently praised the owners' 25+ years of expertise and personalized attention, making private tours ideal for snake enthusiasts and birthday celebrations
Visitor tip
This intimate, small facility is perfect for escaping the heat on hot days and offers a unique alternative to typical tourist attractions in the rural Santee area with air-conditioned viewing of rare and endangered venomous species
Visitor tip
Even if you're not a snake enthusiast, reviewers noted that the pristine enclosures, healthy animals, and passionate owners make it an engaging experience - great for families looking to overcome snake fears or introduce kids to reptiles
Quick Facts
- Type
- Serpentarium
- Specialty
- Venomous snakes from around the world
- Collection Size
- 30+ species on exhibit
- Experience
- 40+ years of expertise, 100% 5-star ratings
- Offerings
- General admission, private tours, educational classes, professional training
What visitors say
If you have an interest in snakes, this place is a must see! This serpentarium offers a variety of venomous snakes from all over the globe. The individuals were healthy and very well taken care of. The owners are friendly and very…
It was a hot day at our campsite in Santee State Park. I did a quick search of things to do in the area to try to escape the heat. That’s when I stumbled upon the Serpent Center. The Santee area does not cater to tourists much unless…
We scheduled a private tour for our daughter’s 9th birthday. She is absolutely obsessed with all snakes, especially the king cobra and what an amazing place they have here! Will and Deena were absolutely amazing and the perfect hosts!…
From 41 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The Serpent Center houses 30+ species of venomous snakes from around the world, including rare and endangered species such as the Inland Taipan, Malaysian King Cobra, and South American Bushmaster
- The facility is run by husband-and-wife team Willy and Deena who collectively have 25+ years of expertise in venomous snake care and education
- The Serpent Center offers specialized programming including baby snake hatching events and breeding season educational events
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