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Slade, Kentucky: Kentucky Reptile Zoo: Snake Milking

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Address:
200 L&E Railroad Place, Slade, KY
Directions:
Mountain Pkwy exit 33. Turn south onto Hwy 11, then make an immediate right into the rest area, then an immediately left in front of the caboose. Drive about a hundred yards. Look on the right for the Zoo entrance sign.
Hours:
Summer daily 11-6; Spring and Fall F-Su 11-6. Snake milking usually at 1pm, but call ahead. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
606-663-9160
Admission:
Adults $10.
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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Kentucky Reptile Zoo.

Kentucky Reptile Zoo: Snake Milking

One the few places where the art of bare-handed snake milking is still practiced. The Zoo claims to have "One of the Largest Collections of Venomous Snakes in the World."

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [05/27/2018]

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KY Reptile Zoo.

Kentucky Reptile Zoo

One of the world's largest collections of venomous snakes. Also some cool reptiles like Gila Monsters. Tours and sometimes demos of venom extraction can be seen.

[Sam Dashevsky, 03/13/2015]

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