World Snake Day 2025

Expect the unexpected at “World Snake Day”! 

Whether you’re a lifelong reptile enthusiast or just a little curious, this slithery celebration offers a safe and fascinating way to learn about one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures. 

At this interactive event, you will: 

• see and touch live snakes
• meet the Museum’s herpetologists and educators
• learn how to distinguish venomous from non-venomous snakes 
• explore how snakes benefit our environment, and
• participate in crafts and educational activities designed to entertain and inform people of all ages.

World Snake Day is also Scout friendly! Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi can earn the “MDWFP Museum of Natural Science Snake Day Patch”. Boy Scouts can complete multiple requirements for their “Reptile and Amphibian Merit Badge”.

“Snakes might not be everyone’s favorite animal, but they are truly remarkable,” says Assistant Museum Director Aaron Holbrook. “World Snake Day is a great chance to explore the science and beauty of these fascinating reptiles in a safe, fun setting. We invite you to come learn something new - you might even surprise yourself!”

This event is included with Museum admission or Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation Membership.