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…
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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…
Typical Aussie feast for Elvis
The Australian Reptile Park is gearing up for a Wild Aussie Weekend in celebration of Australia Day from Friday, January 26, to Sunday, January 28. To kick off the festivities…
Health check time for giant reptiles
In an action-packed morning on January 16, keepers at the Australian Reptile Park undertook the deadly and mammoth task of catching their three largest, and most dangerous male alligators for…
New home for Tassie devils
Tasmanian Devils Vegemite and Toast have left the Australian Reptile Park to go to their new home at Aussie Ark, where they will join the breeding program. The 21-month-old sisters…
Tassie devil joeys come of age
In mid-2023 four adorable Tasmanian devil joeys joined the Australian Reptile Park family and have now taken their place in the Park’s Tasmanian Devil exhibit. Bred at the Park’s sister…
One millionth milking a major milestone
The Australian Reptile Park has recorded its millionth snake milking since the inception of its lifesaving venom program. Since the 1950s, venom keepers have risked their lives daily to handle…
That’s one big spider!
The Australian Reptile Park has received the biggest male funnel web spider ever donated to its antivenom program as rainy humid weather sees a spike in sightings of the dangerous…
A birthday treat for Elvis
Perhaps the world’s most famous reptile, Elvis the crocodile celebrated his 58th birthday at the Australian Reptile Park on January 2. Visitors were amazed at the reptile’s strength when keepers…
Albert and Wilbur unlikely best buds
An unexpected bond has blossomed between the Australian Reptile Park’s two newest joeys, Albert the koala joey and Wilbur the wombat joey. Despite being different species, the adorable animals have…
Baby boom in alligator lagoon
Keepers at the Australian Reptile Park undertook a highly dangerous alligator nest raid in the alligator lagoon on Christmas Day. Home to over 40 adult American alligators, the process is…
Santa takes on new role as zookeeper
While Santa’s little helpers back at the North Pole are kept busy building toys and wrapping presents for the big day, Santa has flown across the world to take on…