Snake Farm (Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute)

About

This popular snake farm is actually a serious medical research facility (formerly known as the Pasteur Insititute), but is an entertaining as well as enjoyable visit for children interested in reptiles.

The highlight of the tour is watching the extraction of venom, and the very informative slideshow that precedes it, so make sure you go at one of those times. The venom extraction takes place twice daily on weekdays (at 11 am and 2.30 pm) and once daily on weekends and public holidays (at 11 am). The slideshow (in English) starts half an hour beforehand.

For detailed reviews and photos see here and here.

Contact

Thai Red Cross (Intersection of Henri Dunant with Rama IV)
MRT Sam Yan or BTS Saladaeng
Opening Hours: 8.30 - 4.30 (weekdays); 8.30 - 12.00 (weekends and public holidays)
Telephone: 01 252 0161-4, 01 252 0167
Email: qsmi@webmail.redcross.or.th


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