Instituto Butantan
Quick Facts
- Location
- Brazil, São Paulo
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- About 2–3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00-16:30 · Usually Tue–Sun ~09:00–16:30 (Mon closed; seasonal)
- Ticket Price
- Adult: R$15 · Adults ~R$15–30 (by area)
- Address
- Instituto Butantan, São Paulo, Brazil
- Coordinates
- -23.5666, -46.7200
Introduction
The Instituto Butantan lies in the Butantã district of São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 1901 as a world-renowned biomedical and toxicology institute and today a unique blend of science, conservation and exhibition. Created to produce antivenoms and vaccines, it now holds vast snake and reptile enclosures with thousands of venomous snakes and amphibians, and a 'Snake Museum' presenting Brazil's rich ophidian diversity and prevention knowledge; the grounds also include a bacteriology museum and historic buildings. For visitors it is a rare window onto the Amazon and Atlantic Forest ecology, Brazil's public-health history, and a safe, close look at South American vipers.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00-16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00-16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00-16:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00-16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00-16:30 |
Usually Tue–Sun ~09:00–16:30 (Mon closed; seasonal)
Ticket Information
| Adult | R$15 |
|---|
Adults ~R$15–30 (by area)
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Instituto Butantan?
Monday: 09:00-16:30; Tuesday: 09:00-16:30; Wednesday: 09:00-16:30; Thursday: 09:00-16:30; Friday: 09:00-16:30; Saturday: 09:00-16:30; Sunday: 09:00-16:30; Usually Tue–Sun ~09:00–16:30 (Mon closed; seasonal)
How much is the admission for Instituto Butantan?
Adult: R$15; Adults ~R$15–30 (by area)
Any practical tips for visiting Instituto Butantan?
Never cross barriers. Watch kids at enclosures.
How long should I spend at Instituto Butantan?
A typical visit takes About 2–3 hours.
