American International Rattlesnake Museum facts for kids
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| Date opened | May 5, 1990 |
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| Location | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| No. of species | 34 (of rattlesnakes) |
| Annual visitors | 50,000 |
The American International Rattlesnake Museum is a unique place in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It's located in the historic Old Town Albuquerque area. This museum is dedicated to snakes, especially rattlesnakes. It aims to teach everyone about these fascinating animals.
The museum staff often takes part in international research about vipers. They have a wide variety of live rattlesnakes. You can also find a large library of study materials and educational tools there.
Discovering Rattlesnakes
The American International Rattlesnake Museum holds the largest collection of live rattlesnake species in the world. These snakes live in special areas that look like their natural homes. The museum even says it has more rattlesnake species than many big zoos combined. This includes famous places like the Bronx Zoo and the San Diego Zoo.
More Than Just Rattlesnakes
Besides rattlesnakes, the museum is home to a live Gila monster. This is a special kind of lizard. It is one of the few known venomous lizard species in the world.
The museum also displays a large collection of art and items related to snakes. You can find many interesting snake-themed souvenirs. There is also a gift shop where you can buy unique snake-related gifts.
Fun Facts
Did you know that a famous TV host loves this museum? Craig Ferguson, who hosted The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, often showed a snake mug from the museum's gift shop. He frequently talked about the museum on his show.
An actress named Mary McCormack gave him the mug in 2009. She filmed her TV show In Plain Sight in Albuquerque. McCormack told Ferguson that she and her daughters often visited the museum.
