Center for Cultivation, Research, and Medicinal Processing of Logistics Department of Military Region 9, also known as Dong Tam Snake Farm, is located in Binh Duc commune, Chau Thanh district, Tien Giang province, 9km west of My Tho city. on the banks of Tien River. This place has become a must-see destination for tourists when they have the opportunity to experience and explore the West.
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Dong Tam snake farm attracts tourists to visit. |
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| Tourists take pictures with pythons at Dong Tam Snake Farm. |
This place is known as the first snake “museum” in Vietnam, raising and preserving many different species of snakes: green snakes, tiger snakes, kraits (roaring shell), kraits (silver shell),…In It preserves two species of snakes: the land cobra and the king cobra, which are venomous snakes listed in the Vietnam Red Book.
In particular, at Snake Farm Dong Tam has a Snake Museum, which stores more than 40 specimens of rare snake species.
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| Snakes are raised at Dong Tam Snake Farm. |
In addition to raising and preserving snake species, Dong Tam snake farm There is also a treatment area for people bitten by snakes. This is considered the largest place specializing in snakebite treatment for people in the Mekong Delta provinces.
If in the past, Dong Tam Snake Farm mainly raised snakes and treated people when bitten by snakes, in recent years, Dong Tam Snake Farm has also become known to many people across the country as an animal sanctuary. wild, with many other wild animals such as pythons, ostriches, squirrels, salamanders, bears, tigers, gibbons, swans, red pheasants, peacocks, storks, teal,…
The spacious, cool space is also one of the tourist attractions to Dong Tam snake farm.
Recently, speaking at the tourism business meeting “Tien Giang – The end of the Mekong”, Mr. Nguyen Hong Phuc – Political Commissar, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Center for Cultivation, Research and Processing of Medicinal Materials, Department of Rehabilitation Can Military Region 9, said that in recent years, Dong Tam Snake Farm has identified tourism development as a key content to develop the unit.
Dong Tam Snake Farm was recognized by the People’s Committee of Tien Giang province as a 4-star OCOP tourist destination on October 30, 2022, the only typical Mekong Delta tourist destination in Tien Giang province.
In 2023, Dong Tam Snake Farm will welcome nearly 200 thousand domestic and international visitors to visit and research.
Currently, 100% of the paths for tourists are paved and have rest houses; Upgrade the grounds, flower gardens, and ornamental plants to create cool spaces.
At the same time, the Snake Farm also builds large-scale animal raising areas that meet prescribed standards; breeding and commercial animal raising area; home Snake museum; There are snake performances and snake venom collection; amusement parks, picnic areas, shopping for health care products, restaurants; Flower islands, miniature landscapes, and children’s play areas attract tourists to visit and experience.
Also according to Mr. Phuc, in order to continue to promote its role as a destination in sustainable Tien Giang tourism development, in the coming time, Dong Tam Snake Farm will continue to maintain and embellish the entire campus, creating a landscape for sightseeing areas. always green – clean – beautiful. At the same time, a number of new products have been put into operation to serve visitors and tourists.
In addition, Dong Tam Snake Farm also continues to expand its market through a tourism stimulus program with all domestic and foreign travel agencies and tour companies with the most preferential policies possible. Focus on developing effective and sustainable tourism in the direction of tourism – education – schools and tourism – health care.