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Snake Festival at the Zoo

Saturday, February 7, 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Event Details

Join us on Saturday, February 7, for our fourth annual Snake Festival. Our year-round Zoo Crew teens on the Snake-Saving Campaign Committee will be hosting this event to celebrate Texas native snakes, dispel myths about snakes, promote snakebite prevention, and to help our guest build empathy for snakes.

RESERVE DAYTIME TICKETS

This event is included with general admission and free for members. 

Event Highlights

There will be interactive activities and games for all ages near and inside the Reptile & Amphibian House. Join us for special Meet the Keeper Chats sponsored by CenterPoint Energy Foundation and ambassador snakes will be available to teach guests about snakes and the importance of their role in our environment.

Meet the Keeper Chats

  • 10:00 am: Reticulated Python
  • 10:15 am: Bushmaster
  • 10:30 am: Jumping Viper
  • 10:45 am: Everglades Rat Snake
  • 12:00 pm: Black Mamba
  • 12:15 pm: Anaconda
  • 12:30 pm: King Cobra
  • 12:45 pm: Western Diamondback Rattle Snake

Plus, get to meet one of our Ambassador snakes from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. near the top of the Reflection Pool.