Guindy Snake Park (Chennai Snake Park)
7 people recommendvia r/Chennai·8 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Guindy Snake Park is a neatly maintained spot that commenters recommend visiting, often pairing it with nearby attractions like the Birla Planetarium and Anna Centenary Library, which one visitor says can all be covered in a day. One visitor who has been there says it is well kept but only worth a short visit. A commenter cautions that it is a long walk from the metro and not advisable in the heat, noting that the adjacent Guindy National Park is closed while the snake park is open. Another includes it in a budget-friendly itinerary planned around limited time.
Address
Chennai Snake Park, Raj Bhavan, post, Guindy National Park, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600022, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Families
- Time needed
- Under 2 hours
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Says it already serves as a recreational spot near IIT M, so the campus need not be opened up.
Open, but a long hot walk from the metro, so not advised in the heat.
Lists the snake park as a kid-friendly outing.
Lists it among places to visit.
Recommends it as one of three nearby places coverable in a day
Includes it on a list of places visited and recommended in Chennai.
Found the park tidy and well kept, though felt an hour there is plenty.
Confirms the snake park is nearby and worth visiting
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.