World Snake Day
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: Activities available throughout the day
Location: Peoria Zoo – Tropics Building/Tropics Classroom
Included with Zoo admission

Celebrate World Snake Day at Peoria Zoo and discover the incredible diversity of snakes from around the world. From powerful constrictors to expert climbers, snakes play an important role in healthy ecosystems and are among the most misunderstood animals on the planet.

Visit our reptile exhibits in the Tropics Building and be sure to stop by the Tropics Classroom to learn about the unique adaptations that help snakes survive, the important roles they play in nature, and the conservation efforts working to protect snake species and their habitats.

Activities include:

• Snake-themed educational talks with Zoo staff and volunteers
• Interactive reptile education stations
• Family-friendly activities

Join us as we celebrate these remarkable reptiles and discover how learning more about snakes can help inspire appreciation, understanding, and conservation for wildlife around the world.