Snake Farm (Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute), Bangkok
Snake Farm (Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute)
Snake Farm (Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute)
4.5
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
About
Located in the Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute (QSMI), this organization produces anti-venom serum for snake-bite victims nationwide. This Snake Farm, QSMI will be opened on Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays) at 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - The Venom Extraction Show at 11:00 a.m. - The Snake Handling Show at 2:00 p.m. **Due to COVID-19 situation, this Snake Farm will be closed on Saturday Sunday and Public Holidays.
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Matias V
Espoo, Finland392 contributions
Must see attraction
Jan 2020 • Family
When in Bangkok, visit this place. Snakes are interesting, but all info around them is even more. And be there when there is the snake handling show. It’s worth seeing. We were there on a holiday and there was no venom extraction shows that day so maybe next time in Bangkok I’ll see that.
Written August 26, 2020
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ontheroadmaryg
London, Canada148 contributions
Rare and Unique experience
Jan 2020
Attended the 2:30 pm catch show. Fascinating to watch the handlers "catch" the snake. So interesting and so highly skilled. The snakes are mesmerizing. King Cobras, massive python. I wanted to see this facility and support as it is run by the Red Cross and one of two snake farms in the world whose purpose is to milk the snakes for their venom and make anti-venom treatments. Highlight of course was to hold the python. This is definitely near the top of my must do list for Bangkok
Written April 7, 2020
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Cynthia P
San Jose, CA1,976 contributions
Excellent Experience!
Feb 2020
This turned out to be one off the highlights of the day. We observed the staff extracting venom from several snakes. It was so interesting to watch. The Center has displays of many different snakes, both venomous and non-venomous from around the world.
Written March 23, 2020
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318182guy
Toulouse, France45 contributions
Excellent experience (and we didn't even get to see a milking)
Feb 2020
We unfortunately missed the milking show date, which is supposed to be the main attraction, but even so, we would recommend this experience to anyone. The daily show is informative and entertaining. The animals are beautiful. The seriousness and at the same time folksiness of the presenter was appreciated.
Written March 6, 2020
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Sara S
Dongguan, China68 contributions
Well done exhibit
Mar 2020
The snakes were in life like habitats, yet fairly easy to see. The snake handling show was informative and interesting. I will add that they taunted the cobras a bit to get them to hiss and feel that is not acceptable treatment. Other than that, a worthwhile trip.
Written March 5, 2020
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Marika R
Espoo, Finland2 contributions
Worth to visit
Feb 2020 • Family
Hard to find by walk but the show was excelent. Our 9and 11 years old girls love this place. Opportunity to take photo a big snake on your shoulders was the best!
Written February 22, 2020
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Jakob Lilholt
Copenhagen, Denmark2 contributions
Funny expirence - but must see the snakeshow
Jan 2020 • Family
We went there on a weekend, where they do not extract serum from the snakes.
The snake show was very good. I think that if it had only been the park, then it would have been a little boring.
The photo session where you can take a picture together with a snake is free
The snake show was very good. I think that if it had only been the park, then it would have been a little boring.
The photo session where you can take a picture together with a snake is free
Written February 9, 2020
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katarina794
Altona, Australia21 contributions
Really good for the kids
Feb 2020 • Family
My son was really engaged with the snakes, there is a great selection of species and lots to look at. The snake milking was the highlight which happens at 11am.
Written February 5, 2020
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fossilman2
Cortland, NY297 contributions
Indoor and outdoor displays.
Feb 2020
The reptile displays are built to include camouflage to provide protection for snakes. This, at times, made tacking pictures problematic. The displays represent many areas of the world. History of reptiles, snakes in medicine and mythology as well as the physical attributes are included in static and interactive displays,
Written February 5, 2020
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Juniper C
San Francisco, CA275 contributions
Good presentation and interesting visit
Dec 2019
I first visited the Snake Farm in the mid-1970s when it was located in a more rural environment and all that was offered was a demonstration of venom extraction. Now the exhibits indoors are well designed. I was shocked when one of the snakes behind the glass attacked repeatedly, but other than that scare, we enjoyed seeing the various species. The staff that organized the presentation did a very good job with the snake handling.
Written January 31, 2020
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Vj0110
Chennai District, India14 contributions
How much is the entry ticket
VisitorFromThailand
Bangkok, Thailand22 contributions
Adults THB 200, children THB 50. Lower prices for Thai nationals.
newangeles
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain2 contributions
Que cuesta la entrada a la granja de serpientes
Miw
2 contributions
Hello, can anyone tell me if the snake demonstration is on during the week at 11am, when they do the milking or is it only at 2.30.? If this is not the case, can you see the 11am milking and then go outside for lunch and then come back for the 2.30 demo? Thanks
Lenni L
Finland39 contributions
Yes, you can go in and out as many times as you want during one day! But you need to show your ticket every time!
Codie Joy
Perth, Australia66 contributions
Hi can I come and visit any time and hold snakes any time, or is there only certain times in the day you can hold the snakes?
Worldismyoyster1070
Bangkok, Thailand279 contributions
You must go to the show in the afternoon if you want to hold a snake and get a photo with it. The website has the times listed.
mobeenrahman
Karachi, Pakistan
is it allowed to hold the snakes and get the pics taken ??
pbozzoli
Bangkok, Thailand555 contributions
You can hold only the albinos python. all the other snakes are quite dangerous, so you won't be allowed, but you can take pictures of all the snakes.
Simone B
The Netherlands26 contributions
hello, does anyone knows if the snakes are treated well? don't want to go there if it's bad for the snakes
Seminartraveller57
Helsinki, Finland122 contributions
Part of their narrative is how the treatment of snakes has improved, how they’ve realised how certain methods of extracting the venom may have caused discomfort. The ‘show’ that they put on probably puts all the snakes on alert, but apart from that, no bad treatment was evident. But it is a scientific facility. Their main objective is to save human lives. With that in mind, I would say that it’s ok.
rvndr51
41 contributions
How far it is located from Seasons Siam Hotel?
manerex
Vienna, Austria203 contributions
Hi, from lovely Vienna, Austria. I guess about 20 minutes by car or 40 minutes by public transportation, make sure you check the time for the snake demonstration,they have afternoon shows during the week and mornings show during the weekend. When i was there they mention it would be inside the building then they changed last minute for outside, make sure you ask a couple of times and ask someone that are working with the snakes, not the one person at the ticket line (she was the one that mention it inside) Best place for me to take pictures was all the way back so i could stand up or right in front at the first bench - enjoy and if you want to take pictures with the snake, be the last one on the line so you can take all the time to record, take pictures, turn the snake as you wish and so on - Enjoy Bangkok, if you need some more information contact me privately i spend there 1 week and saw maybe half of i wanted to see.
yanna20
Paranaque, Philippines1 contribution
Where is this located in bangkok? From prayunsm how many minutes and how to go there?
manerex
Vienna, Austria203 contributions
Hi and greetings from lovely Vienna in Austria. i could find the address that you mention "prayunsm" but if you want you can check on google maps, the right adress to the snake farm is
Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute
1871 Rama 4 Road, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330
If you check they have also a website with all information about the snake show, if you need more help contact me privately, i spend 1 week in Bangkok and it was great, enjoy Thailand
Danny N
17 contributions
what time is the venom extraction on a saturday please? already seen the snake show but was too late to see the venom!!
GKBrash
Denver, CO394 contributions
I believe that the venom shows are in the late morning, around 11:00am, during the week. Not sure of the weekend times or if they even do a venom show on the weekends. I would suggest going to their website for more information on days and times.
