Dinosaurs have invaded the Australian Reptile Park once more with the return of the popular Jurassic Zoo program just in time for the school holidays.
A Tyrannosaurs Rex, Indoraptor and a Pachycephalosaurus are on the loose, taking daily walks during which children and adults are able to interact with the prehistoric beasts and take photos aplenty.
Visitors will enter the park through the infamous Jurassic Park gates and immerse themselves into a land before time.
Returning this year are the Dino Dance Party for the little ones and the Fossil Dig, where budding paleontologists have the chance to unearth ancient fossils.
Additional entertainment during the Jurassic Zoo event include a daily show featuring the park’s resident crocodilians – the closest living relative and ancient cousins of the dinosaurs.
Elvis the crocodile will be fed daily during a thrill-seeking show demonstrating the strength of his snapping jaws, capable of crushing the skull of prey as large as a water buffalo.
In the lagoon the daily feeding of its 55 American Alligators sees park keepers entering the danger zone and dangle food over a walking plank, tempting the giant reptiles to launch high out of the water.
During the Alligator Feeding encounters visitors have the once in a lifetime opportunity (if they dare) to feed the giant alligators themselves.
Keepers will also be wandering around with a variety of scaly reptiles and cuddly mammals for guests to meet and greet.
Guests can book either a hands-on animal encounter, a VIP Behind-The-Scenes tour or one of the popular and interactive Kids 2 Keepers programs.
Source:
Media release, Dec 8
Australian Reptile Park