As temperatures begin to rise here in south Texas, so do the number of snake sightings. Why are there so many snake sightings in Spring? There are a few reasons why snake sightings increase in spring, the first being weather. … Continued
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Edward the mountain lion this past week. Edward was nine years old and had lived at Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo nearly his entire life with his enclosure-mates, Sarah and Angel. … Continued
Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo’s featured animal for March is the largest snake here at the Zoo, the Reticulated Python! We sat down with Reptile Collections Manager, Clinton, to talk about these incredible animals, and answer some of the … Continued
Celebrate Spring Break in the wildest way imaginable at Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo! New Shows! Be sure to check out our Spring Break Show Schedule at the bottom of this page! It’s packed full of entertaining educational shows … Continued
Over the course of the last week, Texas and many parts of the country were hit with unprecedented winter weather. Losing power and water for days on end created lots of issues for members of our community. But many people … Continued
Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo’s featured animal for January is the largest cat in the Americas, the Jaguar! We sat down with Mammal Department Manager, Casey, to talk about these incredible animals, and answer some of the questions submitted … Continued
Over the last year and a half, our Animal Care Specialists noticed that our sweet, elderly mountain lion — Edward — was regularly limping on his front right paw. Because of the amazing relationship our staff has with Edward, we … Continued
As weather begins to cool off here in south Texas, snake sightings begin to increase. Wait a second… aren’t snakes supposed to prefer hot weather? Turns out, that’s not always the case! Why are we seeing more snakes this time … Continued
It is with heavy hearts that our staff said goodbye to Sam the American Alligator on August 21, 2020. Sam came to Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo shortly after its opening in 1967, making him the resident who had … Continued
As the summer heats up in Texas, we are often asked what our staff does to keep the animal residents cool. The short answer is — a lot! Many of our critters really enjoy this warmer weather, but because we … Continued