Animal Facts
Scientific Name
Ophiophagus hannah
Range
India, China, Malayasia, Indonesia, Philippines
Location in the Zoo
Reptiles and Amphibians Building
Cool Animal Fact
The king cobra is the longest of all venomous snakes in the world; they frequently reach 13 feet long, and the world record is 18 feet!
How we Help Save Them
- We supported 300 local forest department staff in India to participate in a training in snake identification, snakebite management, and rescue protocols to protect snakes like King Cobras and communities.
- We provided supplies so that 9 king cobras were rescued in villages and relocated safely.
- We provided support for our partners to reach >200,000 people in India with information on snakes through programming and local press campaigns.
How You Can Help
Donate to help save King cobras in the wild:
