Snake Discovery: Reptile Store & Zoo

08/08/2025

FOUND ANIMAL: Another Russian Tortoise! This buddy was found near Twin Cities Reptile three weeks ago and brought to us today. We will hold onto them for another two weeks in hope the owner comes forward to claim them! If not claimed, they will be put through our Adoption Island program to find a new home.
If you or someone you know recently lost a tortoise, please reach out to us with photos by emailing [email protected] or visiting our facility in person, so we can match the photos to identifying marks on the animal.

Please spread the word and help us find their owner! We're sure they are dearly missed.

08/07/2025

FOUND ANIMAL:

This Russian Tortoise was found in St. Paul, at the intersection between Forest Street and Lawson Avenue.
If you think this may be your tortoise, please contact us with photos at [email protected] or in person so we can identify any special markings! We would love to find their owners and send them back home.
We will hold them for 2 weeks. If they have not been claimed by then, they will go through our adoption program to find a new home!
Please share this post and spread the word to help us find the owners!

08/07/2025

08/06/2025

We have a few tickets left for our Night Hike Event this Friday, August 8th! This is a great opportunity if you're looking for something fun to do on a Friday evening. Get your tickets through the link below!
Experience Snake Discovery After Dark! 🌑
Get set for an adventure like no other as you explore our reptile zoo when the sun goes down! Your expert guide will lead you on a thrilling tour, revealing why some reptiles and amphibians are masters of the night and which amazing creatures glow under blacklights!
Armed with special flashlights, you'll delve into the shadows to discover unique animals that aren't visible during the day. Keep your eyes peeled and your wits about you – there might just be a mystery lurking within the zoo, waiting for you to unlock it...
This one-of-a-kind program is perfect for adventurers ages 5 and up, and trust us, adults love it too! (Just a heads-up, all kids under 12 need to be accompanied by a registered adult.)

Explore our reptile zoo in the DARK during this special program at Snake Discovery! Your tour guide will explain why some reptiles and amphibians are nocturnal, and why some creatures glow under blacklights! Then you will explore the zoo with special flashlights to see unique animals that aren’t v...

07/30/2025

FOUND ANIMAL:

This lovely three-toed box turtle was found near Audubon Park in NE Minneapolis and brought to Snake Discovery! If you or someone you know has recently lost their box turtle, you can reach out to us at [email protected], or visit our facility in person! Please provide photos so we can match them up with her identifying markers. We would love to reunite her with her owners! She will be admitted to our adoption program if she is not claimed.

07/21/2025

🎉 Coloring Contest Winners Announced! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who participated in our World Snake Week coloring contest—you blew us away with your creativity! 🐍🖍️ After tallying up the likes, we’re excited to announce the winners from each age group:

Age 4 & Under: Mavis and Norah (It was too close to call—so we have two winners!)
Ages 5–9: Adalyn
Ages 10–17: Bryce
Ages 18+: Megan and Danielle (Again, it was neck and neck—so we’re awarding both!)

Each winner will receive some awesome Snake Discovery swag and, of course, ultimate bragging rights. 😎

📬 If you submitted your entry by email, we’ll be reaching out soon to get your shipping info.
🏠 If you dropped off your coloring page in person, feel free to stop by and pick up your prize at the front desk!

Thanks again to everyone who colored, voted, and shared the fun. This was our most colorful contest yet! 🐍

07/20/2025

🎉 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED – World Snake Week Coloring Contest! 🎉

We’ve been blown away by the creativity in our Hognose Snake Coloring Page contest! After much deliberation amongst our staff, we’ve narrowed it down to the Top 5 finalists in each age category, and now it’s your turn to help choose the winners! 🐍🖍️

How to vote:
Browse the finalist photos below and "like" your favorite entry in each age category. The entry with the most likes in each category by TONIGHT (Sunday) at 11:59 PM CST will be crowned the winner!

🏆 Winners will be announced tomorrow and will receive Snake Discovery swag + bragging rights for life!

Feel free to share this post to encourage friends and family to vote- every "like" counts!

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us celebrate World Snake Week! 🐍💚