Rediscovering skills of the past
People from the Central Coast and beyond are rediscovering skills of the past at the Artisan Estate at Somersby. Husband and wife team Madeline and Chris Stratford offer regular classes…
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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 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…
RSPCA golden oldies looking for loving homes
Shady and Basil are living at RSPCA NSW’S Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centre at Somersby and have an abundance of life to live and love to give to the right owners….
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…
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…
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…
Turtle hatchlings arrive for Christmas
Aussie Ark’s Conservation Ark facility, located on the grounds of the Australian Reptile Park at Somersby, has announced the successful laying of a batch endangered Manning River Turtles. The facility…
Dinosaurs return to Reptile Park
The dinosaurs will be back at the Australian Reptile Park from Boxing Day to January 28. Back by popular demand, the dinosaur stars of Jurassic Zoo, the Park’s beloved event,…
King Cobra goes on display
Visitors can now see a King Cobra in the Lost World of Reptiles at the Australian Reptile Park. He is one of a mating pair of King Cobras to arrive…