The Australian Reptile Park: Calling All Reptile Fans

Nestled in the lush landscapes of the Central Coast, just an hour's drive from Sydney, the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby is a must-visit destination for animal lovers, adventure seekers, and reptile fans alike.

This iconic wildlife sanctuary is renowned for its fascinating collection of reptiles, mammals, and birds, offering visitors an immersive experience with Australia's unique fauna.

The Australian Reptile Park: Calling All Reptile Fans

Established in 1948, the Australian Reptile Park has become one of Sydney's premier wildlife attractions. It houses an impressive array of native and exotic reptiles, including crocodiles, snakes, lizards, and turtles. Visitors can marvel at the intimidating saltwater crocodile, Elvis, known as the park's "King of the Crocs," and observe the gentle Komodo dragons, the world's largest living lizards.

Although the Reptile Park is a bit of a drive, it's certainly worth a day trip in our opinion. It's very child-friendly with great facilities for kids, lots of opportunities for nose-to-snout animal encounters, and daily shows featuring a huge range of creatures from crocs to koalas!

Animals at the Park

Creepy crawly lovers will love The Lost World of Reptiles and Spider World, where they can witness venomous snake and funnel web spider milking every day.

The park is also home to plenty of cuddly creatures like kangaroos, koalas, and wombats for those who prefer their animal encounters more cute than creepy, plus, don't miss a unique opportunity to see Tasmanian devil babies! 

Come face-to-face with one of the largest tortoises in Australia at the Galapagos Turtle enclosure. Hugo and Estrella are the two adorable tortoises currently living at the Reptile Park and Hugo has been at the park since 1963! The park runs daily Galapagos Turtle Talks.  

Meet Elvis the Crocodile

The 'world's crankiest croc' is ready to meet and greet you with his toothy grin! 

Weighing an almighty 500 kg and sitting at 4.75 metres, Elvis is a sight to behold. The American Alligator has been a feature of the Reptile Park for years and continues to dazzle visitors with his daily feeding show. Those who are keen to get even closer can book a VIP Experience.  

Reptile Birthday Parties

A birthday party at the Australian Reptile Park?! There's a day the kids won't forget!

Birthday party packages are available at reasonable prices and include such perks as party food, animal photo experiences, animal encounters, lolly bags, and more.

More Facilities

Make sure you save time during your visit to stop off at the kids' playground - they'll especially love the slide! The playground is right next to the undercover pavilion with plenty of seating to give your feet a rest. There's an onsite cafe selling coffees and light snacks next to Elvis' swimming pool. 

For those keen to enjoy a picnic amongst the roaming kangaroos, there's a large picnic area next to the playground with picnic tables dotted about. 

Location

Pacific Hwy, Somersby

Opening Times

Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.

Pricing

Child (under 3): FREE
Child (3-15): $30.99
Adults: $47.99
Family (2 adults and 2 children): $134.99
Single Family (1 adult and 2 children): $99.99
Concession/Student: $42.99 (Australian card holders)

Tip: Buy your tickets online ahead of time to save up to 25%!

Visit the Australian Reptile Park for more information.

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