Experience the fascinating world of snakes and reptiles at Siam Serpentarium, located at 969 Luang Pang Rd, Lad Krabang, Thailand 10520. Promising an educational adventure for all ages, this enchanting sanctuary provides visitors with an up-close view of exotic serpents, interactive exhibits, and informative shows that highlight the importance of conservation while showcasing the extraordinary biodiversity of Thailand’s wildlife.
Welcome to Siam Serpentarium, Thailand’s leading destination dedicated to the captivating realm of snakes and reptiles. Nestled in the heart of Lad Krabang, this unique sanctuary welcomes thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike to delve into the incredible diversity of the serpentine world. As you stroll through the meticulously designed exhibits, you will encounter a vast array of snake species, including vibrant pythons and mesmerizing cobras, all showcased in settings that replicate their natural habitats. Engage with knowledgeable staff as they share insights about these magnificent creatures, emphasizing their ecological roles and promoting a message of preservation and respect for wildlife. Families will find a plethora of interactive experiences, from live demonstrations that showcase snake handling to educational sessions aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of reptile behavior and conservation. The Siam Serpentarium is also committed to research and education, providing resources for schools and communities to promote awareness of environmental issues. Whether you come for the thrill of witnessing live feeding or to learn how to protect these incredible animals, Siam Serpentarium promises an unforgettable journey into the wild wonders of Thailand’s fauna. Plan your visit today and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind adventure that connects you with the enchanting world of snakes.
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Siam Serpentarium is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking 969 Luang Pang Rd Lad Krabang, 10520, Thailand
As a wildlife enthusiast fascinated by snakes (My wife and my sister-in-law run Thailand’s tripadvisor 2016 Guesthouse of The Year, in Sukhothai – with the occasional slithery guest;-), I’ve of course already visited the fabulous Thai Red Cross facility several times. Yet I was surprised not to have heard of the Siam Serpentarium earlier, and only discovered it by coincidence while looking at a city map I’d picked up at the airport.We got there, purchased our entrance tickets and while I was waiting for my wife to exit the restroom, the charmingly friendly stewardess Kangsadan (Her name means “music” in Thai!) saw I was somewhat lost amidst hordes of Chinese visitors. So she came up to me with a big smile and immediately offered to guide us into the theater for the show that was about to start.After the impressive performance, Kangsadan came straight to us again and escorted us into the “Snake Egg” where we watched a short video, before taking us into the actual interactive museum. There, she and three of her staff (Bam, Popey and Poppy) took turns giving us short presentations in English to explain the entire fascinating and remarkably designed exhibit, answering all our questions.Then came the actual live snakes in the terrarium which we had walked through already twice on our way to the theater and then the museum – but without time to stop just yet – as Kangsadan and her lovely team were managing time perfectly for us! At one point, I could no longer hear the explanations of our competent private guides, as a hoard of Chinese tourists suddenly started swarming past us. Poppy who learned Mandarin gave them equally loud instructions to hurry up past us for their next event, before we could peacefully continue our visit.By the time we were done with this most amazing private guided tour I’ve ever received at a museum, it was past the 6pm closing time. Delighted with this incredible and spontaneous VIP-style treatment, I pulled out my wallet and wanted to give the three ladies and the gentleman a nice tip. But to my astonishment, THEY REFUSED – even after I had insisted another time – saying that it’s a Thai cultural thing they don’t know the word for in English, but that they just wanted from the bottom of their hearts for us to enjoy the best possible experience at no extra cost… UNBELIEVABLE, especially coming from Switzerland where the words “service” and “service-mindedness” are nearly non-existent!!!They escorted us through the museum and out the already locked doors, and all I could do was offer Kangsadan a free hug, take a group picture of us and another one of them and promise to write this review, HOPING ALSO THAT SIAM SERPENTARIUM MANAGEMENT COMMENDS THESE 4 UNBELIEVABLY DEDICATED EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR WORLD-CLASS SERVICE, EFFICIENCY AND VALUABLE WORK – KUDOS TO YOU 3 LADIES & THE GENTLEMAN!!!Ps. Poppy, PLEASE promise me to mention to every single group of our Chinese friends (who love to eat everything in the world that moves and are wiping out all the world’s wonderful wildlife…) how VITALLY IMPORTANT snakes are for our ecosystem as FREE pest-controllers, by saving tons and tons of agricultural harvest around the world from being lost to rodents. Diseases would spread throughout parts of Bangkok, if it weren’t for these amazing predators patrolling the city’s numerous canals and offering us their invaluable ecosystem services. If the snakes disappear, we’re in big big trouble – it’s as simple as that…
We were the only 2 English people there & were introduced to our dedicated guide, whose name I think was Flip / Philip. He was excellent; really knowledgeable, friendly & genuinely cared about the welfare & conservation of the snakes even though he’d been bitten & nearly killed by a pit viper when he was 7. There are lots of snakes to see including King Cobra, Annaconda & Reticulated Python.Now for the drawbacks:- There are HOARDS of rude, noisy Chinese here. They shout, bang on the snake’s vivariums, try to shove past you etc. We counted 50 coaches in the car park!!- Although I admired the bravery & entertainment the snake show is, to be honest, hard to watch. The handlers hit them on the head, tease them etc when the snakes are often trying to flee from the handlers. The animals are clearly stressed.- At the end you are shown into a gift shop full of snake skin handbags!!! There are also snake skin belts, purses etc and various pots of Chinese medicine made from bits of dead snake. I know animal welfare is not a big focus in Thailand but, come on!! Unfortunately, despite our guides excellent efforts, the drawbacks outweighed the positives here for me. Dear Siam Serpentarium: these animals are making you a fortune in Chinese yen(!)… please treat them with some respect.
Interesting place. Two of us went and, as we were the only English speakers, got our own guide who was superb. Some of his colleagues also went out of their way to chat with us. This place has a lot of potential but only pays lip service to any idea of conservation and care of snakes. The guide on the other hand was very knowledgable and concerned about conservation. A good cultural show and a very dubious snake show where the animals were teased into attempting to strike the handlers. The visit was largely spoiled by the hoards of Chinese tourists being rushed through at breakneck speed. several of whom were thumping the glass fronts of the exhibits despite signs in Mandarin telling them not to bang on the glass.
We thought we were geniuses to go to the Serpentarium during the Lunar New Year, when the infamous Chinese tourists from the comments here were “home for Chinese New Year”.. Boy we were wrong.EVEN during the Lunar New Year, the Serpentarium was flooded with loud, glass-knocking, shoving Chinese Tourists with almost zero respect for personal space. No problem, we jai yen yen (Thai for literally ‘heart cold cold’, aka chill & relaxed) so we laugh.We are into reptiles ourselves so didn’t require a guide but overheard their enthusiastic explanation exhibit by exhibit to other tourists. Great work there. The staff also identified us by the stickers on our chest so we had some special ushering here & there (felt a little VIP).If you have knowledge on snakes, don’t bother going. There were just about 30 or so exhibits of vipers, corn snakes, king snakes, some cobras, pythons (normal burms, retics, 1 ball), boas. We however, have to commend that most of the snakes look healthy except for one that looks dehydrated and those stressed cobras & mangrove snakes used for the snake show – which is the kind of typical uncultured snake show that gets their oooohs & ahhhhs from the audience by provoking the cobras to strike and the handlers kissing them on their heads; then asking for tips at the end. Entertainment value: 2/10. Zero conservation value.The souvenir area is sized similarly as the snake exhibit.. you get the drift. The place is huge but we were surprised to see from the map that the actual exhibition area was just 25% of the place. The other 75%? Some bad machinery, playground, souvenirs etc. We were led into an ‘egg’ to watch an introduction to signify the start of the ‘adventure’ but it served no value – no meaning, no conservation message.. nada.We paid 350 baht (Thai price) just to get this off our checklist. Our first & last time.
Not worth visiting, it’s so far from the city. Although lots of type of snakes but it’s very boring. Only thing entertaining was the English speaking guide.
We were here for the 2ndtime in this year because my son really love this place. By the way, its not that fun for adult. Too far from Bangkok and no interesting place around here. If you love snake, just come. You’ll like it. If not, Don’t
There’s a discount for ticket if you use AIS/DTAC/The 1 card. They provide tour guide and we got an English speaking one. He gave us some info and took care of us well. Snakes here change my mind about not liking them. They’re cute and interesting.
I dreaded the long drive to the serpentarium. They had a show, there is an exhibition with demonstration of a rattle snake, constricting snakes, and a short movie. There are lots of snakes. The kids were thrilled. At the end there is a shop which sells toys, bags, and candies for reasonable prices.
Spent an enjoyable afternoon here. We first had a semi-guided tour around educational exhibits which mixed in some video footage which would appeal particularly to children. After that there are many species (50+) of snakes to view including massive boa constrictor types. I’m not a great snake fan but was still interesting to view them all and seemed to be well kept and generous tanks/enclosures. We were able to handle one impressive python and several smaller snakes in the cafe area and staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Even though we were the only visitors left at the end of the day, they still put on a small snake show to demonstrate handling techniques.The only downside is the location, probably too far out of the city for many tourists to bother making their own way there and it was very quiet on our weekend visit.