KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO

SLADE, KY

Arches so big and flat they're bridges Kentuckians enjoy walking on the top of those natural bridges to see the elevated view and to reach the other side of ravines. Although they are flat on top, such rock formations are arch-shaped and hollow below. This particular natural bridge is part of one of its large canyon† areas, Kentucky's Red River Gorge. --- †Note: If the Grand Canyon were not in the southwestern part of the United States but back east, my guess is it likely would be called Great Gorge. If it were in Kentucky, well, my bet is Kentuckians would have named it Big Gorge. (I'm surprised we don't call it that now–e.g. "Did you visit that Big Gorge in Arizona? Dry, huh?"😉) Here's a note on the southwest origin of the word canyon: "An Americanism first recorded in 1835–45; from Colonial Spanish (Mexico, southwestern U.S.), Spanish cañón 'a long tube, a hollow,' equivalent to cañ(a) 'tube' (from Latin canna cane) + -on augmentative suffix" [Source: Dictionary.com unabridged based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary]
Arches so big and flat they're bridges Credit: sniggie

Kentucky Reptile Zoo is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and education of reptiles. It is located in Slade, Kentucky, and was founded in 1990 by Jim Harrison, a herpetologist and reptile enthusiast. The zoo houses over 80 species of reptiles, including venomous snakes, crocodilians, lizards, and turtles.

The reptiles in the Kentucky Reptile Zoo are all captive-bred and are used for educational purposes. Visitors can take guided tours of the facility and learn about the biology and behavior of the different species. The zoo also offers interactive experiences, such as holding and touching certain reptiles under the supervision of trained professionals.

One of the unique features of the Kentucky Reptile Zoo is its venom extraction program. The zoo collects venom from its venomous snakes, which is used for medical research and the production of antivenom. This program has helped to save countless lives and has made the zoo a leading institution in the field of herpetology.

The Kentucky Reptile Zoo is open year-round, and admission fees go towards supporting the zoo's conservation and education efforts. The zoo is also involved in various research projects and works closely with other institutions to promote the protection and preservation of reptile species.

KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO is a Zoos, Aquariums, & Wildlife Conservation in SLADE KY. US MID #8402100357

The museum is classed as ZAW (Zoos, Aquariums, & Wildlife Conservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 314,048 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Arches so big and flat they're bridges Kentuckians enjoy walking on the top of those natural bridges to see the elevated view and to reach the other side of ravines. Although they are flat on top, such rock formations are arch-shaped and hollow below. This particular natural bridge is part of one of its large canyon† areas, Kentucky's Red River Gorge. --- †Note: If the Grand Canyon were not in the southwestern part of the United States but back east, my guess is it likely would be called Great Gorge. If it were in Kentucky, well, my bet is Kentuckians would have named it Big Gorge. (I'm surprised we don't call it that now–e.g. "Did you visit that Big Gorge in Arizona? Dry, huh?"😉) Here's a note on the southwest origin of the word canyon: "An Americanism first recorded in 1835–45; from Colonial Spanish (Mexico, southwestern U.S.), Spanish cañón 'a long tube, a hollow,' equivalent to cañ(a) 'tube' (from Latin canna cane) + -on augmentative suffix" [Source: Dictionary.com unabridged based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary]
Grays Arch of Kentucky So many huge sandstone arches in these Appalachian forests. I understand this used to be a huge inland sea that spanned from Kentucky to Utah.
KY 3193 North Fork Kentucky River Bridge (Breathitt County, Kentucky) Historic KY 3193 (Wolverine Road) bridge over the North Fork Kentucky River in Breathitt County, Kentucky. The Whipple through truss bridge was built as a railroad bridge ca 1900 for the Ohio & Kentucky Railway (O&K). The O&K rail line was abandoned in the 1930s. The bridge was later converted into a highway bridge. The Kentucky Department of Highways extensively repaired and raised the bridge in 1956. It was repaired again in 2015.
KY 3193 North Fork Kentucky River Bridge (Breathitt County, Kentucky) Historic KY 3193 (Wolverine Road) bridge over the North Fork Kentucky River in Breathitt County, Kentucky. The Whipple through truss bridge was built as a railroad bridge ca 1900 for the Ohio & Kentucky Railway (O&K). The O&K rail line was abandoned in the 1930s. The bridge was later converted into a highway bridge. The Kentucky Department of Highways extensively repaired and raised the bridge in 1956. It was repaired again in 2015.
D Boone Hut hike Red River Gorge, Daniel Boone NF
D Boone Hut hike Red River Gorge, Daniel Boone NF
Rough Trail A winter hike in the Red River Gorge
Rough Trail A winter hike in the Red River Gorge
Rough Trail A winter hike in the Red River Gorge
Rough Trail A winter hike in the Red River Gorge
Rough Trail A winter hike in the Red River Gorge
Rough Trail A winter hike in the Red River Gorge

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KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO
200 L E RD
SLADE
KY
40376

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MID # 8402100357
Name KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO
Alternate Name KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO
Classification Zoos, Aquariums, & Wildlife Conservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 611237279
NTEECC D50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 314,048
REVENUE 314,048
LAT/LONG 37.793064, -83.683826
CODES FIPS State Code: 21
FIPS County Code: 197
US Census Tract: 970100
US Census Block: 6011