• Angolan Cobra
• Cape Cobra
• Zebra Snake
• Mozambique Spitting Cobra
• Black Mamba
• Boomslang
• Coral Snake (Namibian Shield Cobra)
• Puff Adder
• Horned Adder
• Southern Dune Adder.
• Southern African Python. (non-venomous, but larger specimens can be regarded as dangerous to humans)

Note: species may vary as stress levels are kept to a minimum and thus specimens may not be on display, and some may be released back into the desert.

• Common Tiger Snake
• Beetzi’s Tiger Snake
• Leopard Grass Snake
• Stripe-bellied Sand Snake
• Dwarf Beaked Snake
• Western Keeled Snake
• Mole Snake
• Brown House Snake
• Viperine Rock Snake
• Angolan Dwarf Python

Note: species may vary as stress levels are kept to a minimum and thus specimens may not be on display, and some may be released back into the desert.

A variety of Geckos, Namaqua Chameleons, scorpions and Marsh Terrapin may be seen, depending on whether or not they are in stock.

• Snakes may be photographed in their enclosures, with the permission of the Living Desert Snake Park.
• On request, harmless snakes may be removed from their enclosures for photographs with travellers.

• Snakes are kept in secure enclosures, with no exposed openings.
• Information on the snake is displayed on the enclosure.
• The supervisor may be approached for additional explanations.
  
• Enclosures are designed to closely approximate the natural habitat of the snake.
• Only non-venomous snakes are removed from their enclosures.

• Non-venomous snakes may be removed by a supervisor and handled under the supervision of the supervisor.
• This is at the sole discretion of the supervisor

Some snakes will be fed on Saturday mornings. Travellers are typically fascinated, but this may not appeal to more sensitive travellers.

• Children are welcome at the Living Desert Snake Park, as the enclosures are designed to provide a safe environment.
• Parents or guardians are requested to ensure that their children are supervised at all time, do not tap on the glass and do not attempt to open the enclosures.
• Children may be given the oportunity to touch a harmless snake on request, and at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Ice creams and beverages are available.
  

Accompaniment into the desert may be arranged on request. Excursions take travellers for a half day into the Namib Desert. The activity gives travellers the opportunity to see snakes and small creatures such as lizards, rodents and insects in their natural habitat. The guide accompanies travellers in their own vehicles. An offroad vehicle with space for the guide is required.

Animals and handlers can be rented for movie and photo shoots.

Clothing, toys and books are sold, subject to availability.

The Living Desert Snake Park is located on the same grounds as the transport museum. Various artifacts from the history of Swakopmund can be seen on the grounds.

Private group visits to the Living Desert Snake Park can be accommodated. Please give one week's notice.

School and other groups are given short lectures on Namibian reptiles, and often the opportunity to hold a snake. Four to 5 hour ‘Snake Familiarisation’ lectures are presented at the park or at other venues, such as mining companies, or expedition or tour groups. These include general knowledge, identification, first-aid and medical treatment of bites and stings (scorpion), precautions to be taken when dealing with snakes.

• Monday to Friday: 08h30 to 17h00
• Saturday: 08h30 to 13h00
• Special times: the Living Desert Snake Park may be opened for groups outside of these hours, on special request.

Tel. + 264 - (0)64 - 405 100 (office hours)
E-mail snake@iway.na

• Follow Sam Nujoma Avenue through the centre of Swakopmund to the nursery.
• The Living Desert Snake Park is in the Otavi Bahnhof building next to the nursery.

Children under 12: N$ 10
Teens and adults: N$ 30
Groups: special group rates will be considered on request
Guided tours: on request

The Living Desert Snake Park is concerned with the safety of not only its snakes and other animals, but also the safety of visitors. Visitors are advised not to break open locks on enclosures and children must be supervised by accompanying adults at all times. Only harmless snakes and reptiles will be removed from their enclosures for demonstrations and photo oppportunities. When snakes are removed from enclosures, visitors should follow the guidance of the supervisor at all times. Visitors enter the Living Desert Snake Park at their own risk.

Often feared and greatly misunderstood, the Living Desert Snake Park gives travellers the opportunity to see a wide variety of snakes and their behaviour, up close, in safe glassed enclosures.

Often feared and greatly misunderstood, the Living Desert Snake Park gives travellers the opportunity to see a wide variety of snakes and their behaviour, up close, in safe glassed enclosures.

The Living Desert Snake Park contains 25 species of harmless and venomous snakes, as well as geckos, lizards and scorpions, in environments that closely resemble their natural habitats. Of particular interest, travellers can see cobras, adders, the 'African python' and the famed and deadly boomslang.