Reptile park celebrates major award
The Australian Reptile Park recently hosted a grand event to celebrate its win of the coveted Major Tourist Attraction award at the Australian Tourism Awards earlier this year. The celebration…
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Cyclone the taipan breaks venom record
A taipan named Cyclone has stunned Australian Reptile Park keepers after breaking the record for the largest venom yield, an amount that would be enough to kill 400 humans. While…
Lilo and Stitch have the devil of a time
The Australian Reptile Park’s beloved Tasmanian Devil joeys, Lilo and Stitch, had a fun-filled snowy adventure this week. As part of the Winter Wonderland school holidays promotion, the eight-month-old joeys…
Cuteness overload thanks to bumper season for joey koalas
The Australian Reptile Park’s koala conservation breeding program has had another amazing year welcoming five new bundles of joy being bred in this year’s koala breeding season. The adorable joeys…
Meet Hopscotch the latest addition to Reptile Park
Another bundle of joy has become the latest addition to the Australian Reptile Park’s growing family of new arrivals. An adorable Eastern grey kangaroo joey, fittingly named Hopscotch, has been…
Dinosaurs are back at reptile park
The dinosaurs are back at the Australian Reptile Park – and much sooner than expected. Due to popular demand, the dinosaur stars of Ancient Animals, the Park’s summer school holidays…
Meet Donnie, a rare alligator snapping turtle
The Australian Reptile Park is overjoyed to introduce its latest resident, Donatello the alligator snapping turtle, timed perfectly for World Turtle Day on May 23. Affectionately known as Donnie, this…
Albert turns one and moves out of home
A momentous, yet bittersweet, occasion rolled around at the Australian Reptile Park recently when Albert, the tiniest koala joey ever hand-raised in the history of the Park, celebrated his first…
Rare baby anacondas latest addition to Reptile Park
The Australian Reptile Park is thrilled to announce the birth of 16 baby green anacondas to add to their extensive and impressive exotic reptiles collection. In a rare event, their…
Wilbur the wombat turns one
One of the most adorable residents at the Australian Reptile Park has celebrated a milestone. Wilbur the wombat joey celebrated his first birthday recently with his zookeeper mum, Seleena de…
Narrow escape for veteran zookeeper
A veteran zookeeper sustained a head injury this week during the capture of Elvis the saltwater crocodile at the Australian Reptile Park for a dental examination and health check. Crocodile…
Deadly creatures on show at reptile park
Experience Australia’s deadliest creatures during the coming school holidays at the Australian Reptile Park. From April 13-28, Deadly Creatures is set to educate guests about Australia’s (and the world’s) most…
Easter Bunny visits bearing egg-stra special surprises
The adorable animals that call the Australian Reptile Park home had an egg-stra special surprise when the Easter Bunny visited recently and gifted all the animals’ unique treats for being…
Easter fun at the Reptile Park
The Australian Reptile Park will present a Family Easter Festival every weekend in March, including from Good Friday through to the Easter Monday. Families can embark on exciting wildlife egg…
Major national award for reptile park
The Australian Reptile Park has taken out the coveted Major Tourist Attraction award at the 2023 Australian Tourism Awards. It is the first time the Park has received the prestigious…
Clean bill of health for Estrella
The Australian Reptile Park’s beloved Galapagos tortoise, Estrella, has received a clean bill of health following her annual health check. The 23-year-old tortoise was taken to Somersby Animal Hospital by…
Humidity sees funnel-webs out and about
The Australian Reptile Park is urging the public to exercise extreme caution as a surge in rainfall and sudden warm weather sees an increase in funnel-web spider activity. The rise…
Heartwarming reunion at reptile park
In a heartwarming reunion, Albert, the tiniest koala joey ever hand-raised at the Australian Reptile Park, has been reintroduced to his real mother Elsa for the first time since being…
Daring rescue operation
In a daring rescue operation, Australian Reptile Park Operations Manager Billy Collett recently risked life and limb to save male American alligator Houdini. After noticing that Houdini was swimming around…
Reptile park to run zookeeper volunteer program
The Australian Reptile Park is set to recommence its highly sought-after zookeeper volunteer program. The opportunity is designed to serve as a stepping stone for passionate TAFE students currently enrolled…