This is a small but unusual collection of live snakes and other reptiles housed in the center of San Jose. Anyone interested in reptile or amphibian identification will benefit from a visit to this live display of some of Costa Rica's most colorful species.

The interesting collection is quite impressive. Most notorious is the terciopelo, responsible for more than half the poisonous snakebites in Costa Rica. The menagerie also features boa constrictors, Jesus Christ lizards, poison dart frogs, iguanas, and an aquarium full of deadly sea snakes. There are also such exotic creatures as king cobras and Burmese pythons.
A bilingual biologist is sometimes available to explain the collection and there is a small gift shop.

1st Ave, 9 & 11 Streets
San Jose

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00 / Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00