Australian Reptile Park
Australian Reptile Park and its collection
Australian Reptile Park is a zoo in Somersby, Australia.
The park displays close to 50 reptile species, among the largest such collections in the country.
History
The founder, Eric Worrell, began work in 1949 on an aquarium at Umina Beach, which admitted visitors in 1950 with marine fish, a young crocodile, and snake and lizard pits. Worrell went on to milk snake venom to supply antivenom production at the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories.
Animals and collection
Reptiles on show include Komodo dragons, turtles, tortoises, tuataras, alligators and crocodiles. A crocodile named Eric, hatched in 1947 in the Northern Territory, was a long-running feature.
Exhibits
Ploddy the Dinosaur is a landmark visible from the motorway heading north past the Mooney Mooney Bridge. Public talks and feeds cover Galápagos tortoises, reptiles, the Tasmanian devil, koala, spiders, dingo and alligator.
Things to do
Things to do include Free Shows and Lorikeet feeding.
Conservation and approach
A Conservation Ark, reachable only on private tours, holds broad-headed snake, broad-toothed rat, giant barred frog, several river turtles and New Holland mouse. The park also hosts hundreds of school groups each year for curriculum-linked animal and conservation teaching.
What the venue says
- Free Shows
- Lorikeet feeding
- The Hard Croc Café is open daily from 9am to 4pm, offering a range of delicious options to suit everyone. Choose from hot meals, sandwiches, ice creams, and cold drinks. We also offer vegan and gluten-free choices. Please note: hot food is only served until 2pm.
- Ample, all-day on-site car parking is completely free for visitors, with an overflow carpark available during peak periods.
- Most areas of the Australian Reptile Park are wheelchair accessible with wide concrete, grass, and bark paths.
- An accessible unisex bathroom is located between the Hard Croc Café and Frog Hollow, near the crocodile exhibit.
- Service animals are welcome at the Australian Reptile Park, except in the Main Park Area due to free-range kangaroos.
- The Australian Reptile Park offers free entry for carers with a NSW Companion Card.
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Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Assistance animal policy
- Disability admission concession
- On-site dining
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Australian Reptile Park at this time.
Location & map
Pacific HighwayCentral Coast
Australia
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Australian Reptile Park.
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Tasmanian devil -
Komodo dragons -
American alligators
Exhibits
- Weigel Venom Centre
- Lost World of Reptiles
- Spider World
- Main Park Area
- Dragon's Lair
- Alligator Lagoon
- Eric’s Nature Walk
- Nocturnal House
- Frog Hollow
- Conservation Ark