Snake expert’s most terrifying moment
Australian Reptile Park Manager Billy Collett has opened up about the most terrifying moment of his life, which occurred almost 10 years ago. The beloved wildlife presenter and park manager,…
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Meet adorable devil joeys these school holidays
The Australian Reptile Park recently welcomed two new adorable residents, Tasmanian devil joeys named Bert and Ernie. At just five months of age, the cheeky brothers have come from the…
Two projects will boost region’s economy
The State Government will invest $3.17M into two Central Coast projects with funding from the Government’s Regional Development Trust. It is part of the Government’s plan to drive regional economic…
Hotter weather means snakes are about
With warm weather sweeping across the Central Coast and even hotter days on the way, professional snake handlers are warning the public that snake season has well and truly arrived….
Bluey and Bingo visit Somersby for school holidays
Get ready for action-packed school holidays at the Australian Reptile Park from September 27 to October 12 with an exciting line-up of activities, the highlight being a visit from Bluey…
First echidna puggle born at reptile park
The Australian Reptile Park has celebrated a historic milestone with the birth of its very first short-beaked echidna puggle. On Tuesday, August 26, Life Sciences Manager Hayley Shute saw the…
Be on the lookout for funnel-webs
Funnel-web spider breeding season has arrived early at the Australian Reptile Park with a major development – four egg sacs have already been laid at the Park’s dedicated Funnel-web Spider…
Highlighting the importance of first aid for snake bites
In celebration of National Science Week, the Australian Reptile Park has conducted an experiment that’s both fascinating and frightening. To showcase the deadly power of tiger snake venom, the Park…
Saving the Pygmy Wombat one baby at a time
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark and sister organisation the Australian Reptile Park joined forces to announce a second female Broad-Toothed Rat called Naura has birthed two young and a second successful…
Koala joey greets the world
The Australian Reptile Park has welcomed four tiny new joey koalas into the world following a successful breeding season. Although most are still too little to be seen outside of…
Experience a Winter wonderland these school holidays
Get ready to experience a magical snow-filled escape as the Australian Reptile Park’s Winter Wonderland returns, bigger and better than ever, this July school holidays. From July 5-20, the award-winning…
Small but deadly addition will save lives
The Australian Reptile Park is proud to announce the birth of six baby tiger snakes – tiny but mighty additions that will one day play a huge role in saving…
Easter extravaganza at reptile park
It will be an Easter celebration like no other when the Australian Reptile Park holds Ploddy’s Easter Fair, a family-friendly extravaganza packed with wild activities, adorable baby animals, and egg-citing…
Googly succeeded by new leader Ivan
After more than a decade as the dominant male in the Australian Reptile Park’s American alligator lagoon, long-time alpha Googly has been succeeded by a new leader — a younger…
Big cash ‘splash’ pledge from Libs at Reptile Park
The Liberal Party has committed $1M for a larger-than-life addition to the Australian Reptile Park at Somersby if elected on May 3. The money would see construction of a Giant…
Baby alligators hatching caught on camera
When the crack of eggs was heard at the Australian Reptile Park recently, it could only mean one thing – two adorable baby alligators had hatched, following their incubation in…
Three-fanged death adder a rare find
You don’t want to come across a three-fanged death adder – unless you work at the Australian Reptile Park, that is. The Park made an extraordinary discovery when it discovered…
Help name Australia’s newest ‘big thing’
The Australian Reptile Park is looking for a name for its latest jaw-dropping attraction – the world’s biggest brown snake replica. After calling for suggestions on social media, the park…
Urgent need for funnel-web spiders
The Australian Reptile Park is in desperate need of more live funnel-web spider donations. More live funnel-web spider donations are urgently needed before the breeding season ends to sustain the…
Meet Hemsworth the funnel web
The Australian Reptile Park has received the biggest male funnel web spider ever donated to its antivenom program during peak breeding season. Measuring in at a whopping 9.2cm, the newest…