Nominated by locals

Kentucky Reptile Zoo

A hidden gem in Kentucky

Tucked at the edge of the Red River Gorge near Slade, this small zoo holds one of the world's largest venomous snake collections — time your visit for the 1 p.m. venom-extraction demo.

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