Kentucky Reptile Zoo is a non-profit facility in Slade, Kentucky, that specializes in venomous reptiles and the acquisition of venom through a process called venom extraction. [1] The venom is collected for use in medical research programs as well as for the production of anti-serum. The Kentucky Reptile Zoo is owned by Jim Harrison. [2] [3] [4] The zoo has been featured on PBS, Animal Planet and National Geographic Channel. [5]
37°47′36″N 83°42′14″W / 37.7932°N 83.7039°W
Kentucky Reptile Zoo is a non-profit facility in Slade, Kentucky, that specializes in venomous reptiles and the acquisition of venom through a process called venom extraction. [1] The venom is collected for use in medical research programs as well as for the production of anti-serum. The Kentucky Reptile Zoo is owned by Jim Harrison. [2] [3] [4] The zoo has been featured on PBS, Animal Planet and National Geographic Channel. [5]
37°47′36″N 83°42′14″W / 37.7932°N 83.7039°W