Rattlesnake Ranch

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About 45 minutes north of downtown Phoenix is a new reptile zoo called Rattlesnake Ranch. It opened in March of 2021 as a facility that specializes in training dogs to deal with rattlesnakes, although after two years of operation has expanded to include a 2,400 sq. ft. nature center. As of right now, the establishment can only be seen via pre-booked appointments, but by spring 2023 there will be an admission charge to see the vast collection of snakes. There are more than 100 exhibits, with a strong focus on rattlesnakes. There are a number of photos on the link below that show a wall of terrariums:

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SwampDonkey said:
It should be noted that the tour is free right now as well, if you make an appointment. I hope to make it here late this year - the place is less than 2 miles from my in-laws.
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We need at least one zoo nerd to compile a species list. :) If I can swing a short California/Arizona trip this summer then I'll definitely stop by Rattlesnake Ranch.
 
Based on the pictures, this place does look fine, but it is a shame that the signs both on the walls and on the enclosures seem itty bitty. And while some displays do have a fine furnishing, some others could do more than just having some mulch, two hiding boxes, and a faux cactus.
 
I think it looks great, it is fantastic to see private places like this really putting together some nice facilities.
 
snowleopard said:
We need at least one zoo nerd to compile a species list. :) If I can swing a short California/Arizona trip this summer then I'll definitely stop by Rattlesnake Ranch.
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The good thing about visiting Arizona in summer (at least the desert portions like Phoenix) is that hotel prices are cut in half.

This is a nice find, though it doesn't seem to amount to much. There is a more extensive reptile collection in the same general area called Phoenix Herpetological Society. If you do come to our state, try to arrange a tour of that as well.
 
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