São Paulo
Instituto Butantan
A collection of spiders, snakes and scorpions
Av. Vital Brasil, 1500
Butantã
São Paulo, Sao Paulo 05503-000
Nearest Train: Clínicas
Phone: +55 11 3726 7222
Fax: +55 11 3726 1505
Website | EmailA somewhat unusual, exotic and rather hair-raising attraction that is not for the squeamish! This research institute was set up to find antidotes for poisonous animal and insect bites, and is now a world-leader in its field. There are four main sections: the Biological Museum with live spiders, scorpions, vipers, frogs, lizards and other poisonous creatures; the Snake House where dozens of these reptiles live outdoors; the Historical Museum and last but not least, the Monkey House. Note: students get in free with valid identification!
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