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The American International Rattlesnake Museum is a unique animal conservation museum in Old Town Albuquerque, devoted to the history and biology of rattlesnakes and other snake species native to the American Southwest. The museum is home to the largest collection of live rattlesnakes of different species anywhere in the world, showcasing more animals than the collections of the Bronx Zoo, the Denver Zoo, the National Zoo, and the San Diego Zoo combined. Other animals kept at the museum include a live Gila monster, one of the world's only venomous lizard species. Snake-related artwork and artifacts are on display throughout exhibits, ranging from ceramics and jewelry to toys, games, and indigenous artifacts.

202 San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, Phone: 505-242-6569

The American International Rattlesnake Museum
© The American International Rattlesnake Museum

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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