Sri Lankan Snake Farm - Weligama

Family owned multi generational snake farm, the owner is very knowledgeable and kind. We learned a lot and had lots of fun.

The friendly owner told us a lot about snakes and showed us some beauties. We were allowed to touch and hold the friendly and not poisonous ones. Thumbs up!

It was great. Thanks so much.
Cool, it's not a zoo, it's was individual.

Srilanka snake farm. Really nice family to visit. Good amount of snakes they show you. You are allowed to hold all the non venomous snakes. Pictures are also allowed to be taken. 1000 rupees per person but it's really worth it. A must visit place for any tourist in srilanka.

Quite a small place , but they have few interesting species, worth a visit, you can experience less poisonous ones in your hand. Friendly guy, he does this as its his generation into this business.

I knew what to expect based on previous reviews but I still doubted it would happen like it did. We got there and he was just literally standing in front of his house, we asked if this was the snake farm and he warmly welcomed us in. The guy was VERY informative and very laid back. Basically his family finds or receives these snake either from the wild or the snakes are injured, or from neighbors, he rehabilitates them then releases them into the National Forest Reservation. I really enjoyed myself and left with more information about snakes than I started. I definitely recommend it. By the way, he collects the fee at the end and it was 1000 Sri lankan Rupee per person.

Sri Lankan snake farm, located in Udukawa, waligama. It's a really good experience to see and get knowledge about Sri Lankan snakes. the owner of the farm is a very kind person and explains all well about snakes.
contact him at +94 77 796 8320 (Mr.Viraj)
Open at everyday 08.30 am - 05.30 pm

Best place to learn about snakes in Sri Lanka. There are several snakes in this place.this place owner is well known traditional snake venom doctor. as same as his father.

Loved the visit... Very informative and the guy know about all snakes and their behavior... Highly recommend this place. Few kilometers drive from the highway exit...

Great place for seeing and touching all kind of snakes. The friendly owner has a wide knowledge and provides you with all the information about the snake races you see in a very good English. Takes about one hour to see all the snakes. Definitely worth a visit even for people who are not really into reptiles. 5 stars!!

Amazing experience. Knowledgeable person on snake behaviour and snake handling. Appreciate the efforts taken by the owner in protecting these animals.

It was really good and very worth it

An up close and personal experience with some of Sri Lanka’s most impressive snakes. The highlight for me was the 20kg python but the cobra’s also commanded a high degree of respect. Vikman who runs the farm is a lovely man, clearly passionate about what he is doing and a walking encyclopedia of Sri Lankan wildlife. The overall experience was completely unique and unforgettable.

This is the real deal! was there 5 years ago and noticed now that two other farms popped up just around the corner, hope they can keep their farm going.

This is a great place to visit. You get to handle and learn about many species of snakes. The owner is a 3rd generation snake rescue and rehabilitation. Also makes anti venoms for the locals. Truly great experience and your money will be going to a good cause. It's a must in my opinion!

Very good experience! Family business, the owner is very knowledgeable, thank you so much!

So beautiful i loved it he helps the snakes and was very nice!

To go there from Polhena, we took a tuk tuk 3000 r (return), 30 minutes. We called the owner before to be sure it's open.
He received us very friendly.
My son and I spent a very good time there. Very interesting explanations. We could touch some snakes ; it was really impressive !
We spent an unforgettable hour.

It has been a great experience. If you are near you have to go. FANTASTIC

Very pro-snake handlers who are knowledgeable and kind, show you an assortment of snakes they’ve rescued from local farmers. Snakes are returned to forest reserves after one month to live in peace. Great for snake-curious to reduce their fear of snakes and snake lovers to learn about Sri Lankan snakes. Note Google Map is off by one house - you’ll see the right place when you get close.