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Reptile Discovery Center

2710 Big John Drive, DeLand, FL
Ranked #2 of 11 attractions in DeLand
5.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Museums
Description: Large collection of venomous snakes and live venom extraction program twice daily. Nature trail, picnic facilities. Open Thurs-Sunday.
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Ormond Beach, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Had our son's 7th bday party here. Great experience! More

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New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Wonderful education of reptiles- and you get to touch a baby alligator and ball pythons. Watching the snaked get milked is incredible. We have been several times and even purchased a ball python for my son! More

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Great oportunity to handle snakes in addition to the very educational presentation on milking venom. Kids love it and my girlfriend who had a lifelong phobia of snakes actually enjoyed herself More

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Florida
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

Super cool attraction. Outside trail is cool, as is the indoor exhibits. But the star of this place is the snake milking exhibit. Easily worth the price of admission. You will squirm! More

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Orlando, Florida
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

We went on a Sunday with two 10 year old boys. The exhibits where excellent and the venom extraction demonstration was fabulous. the boys held snakes and an alligator then saw over a dozen snakes handled and venom-extraction. The staff where so gracious and clearly love their profession. The boys loved it!! More

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Matthews, North Carolina
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

At the discovery center you see many species of reptiles - at the indoor exhibit and the walking trail with several enclosures. The owners clearly love their reptiles and educating the public. The venom extraction was certainly the highlight, we saw (cottonmouth, diamond back, copperhead, cobras) and heard about the venom uses (medicinal and research). The other highlight was petting... More

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DeLand, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011

The owner met with the visitors personally and let us hold a few of the snakes!! It was a truly enjoyable experience for all of us! More

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Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2011

This place may be small but worth the visit. Very educational!!!! The snakes are beautiful. Make sure you go during the venom extraction time. That is certainly something you don't want to miss. More

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Montrose, Minnesota
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2011
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I don't even remember how we stumbled upon the Reptile Discovery Center, but we knew we had to go when we saw that they did venom extractions along with being able to see some incredibly dangerous snakes on display. Watching the extraction was incredibly interesting and informative as well as a bit unnerving. It was very cool to be able... More

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Estes Park, Co
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2011
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This place made it onto our list of stops during our 12 month US tour not because it was a snake ranch or reptile sanctuary, but because they actually extract venom from ultra poisonous snakes on a regular schedule… and not only do they extract, but are one of less than a half dozen places in the world that do... More

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