Herpetarium
Located across from the Tropical Bird House, the herpetarium is home to the Zoo's snakes, alligators, lizards and frogs.
One of the most popular exhibits in the building is for the reticulated python. Other exhibits include some of the most venomous snakes in the world, including the green mamba.
Factoid:
Memphis Zoo is the leading zoo for Louisiana pine snake conservation. In addition to breeding this rare enigmatic serpent, Memphis Zoo administers the Species Survival Plan and conducts extensive field research.