The Australian Reptile Park and Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1948 - by the late and great ERIC WORRELL, Australia's first naturalist - and is now regarded as one of the countries premier attractions. The Sanctuary is The only zoo in Australia committed to saving lives with a Venom-Milking Program in place for the past 50+ years, saving over 300 lives each year being the sole supplier of a variety of venoms, which is used for all snake and funnel-web anti-venom in Australia.

  • Home also to many Australian cuddly MAMMALS such as the unique platypus, koalas, wombats, Tasmanian devils, echidnas, dingoes and of course friendly hand-fed kangaroos.
  • Some of Australia's largest REPTILES, such as MASSIVE American alligators, GIANT tortoises and HUGE pythons live at the Park.
  • Photograph keepsakes of koalas or large python are available.
  • Nestled in tranquil bushland with trickling streams meandering over lazy waterfalls, Australian trees exuding exquisite bush fragrances, the calls from a multitude of heavenly birds and the amazing beauty of Australian wildflowers await any local or international tourist who wishes to be enchanted!
  • Enter the mouth of a 20 metre long crocodile to view the mystical Lost World of Reptiles exhibit.
  • See giant animatronic models of some of Australia’s deadliest spiders in Spider World.
  • The Hard Croc Cafe serving great food, hot and cold.
  • The Australiana gift shop with many Aussie products for sale.
  • Full gas BBQ facilities FREE OF CHARGE on-site.

 

The Big Difference Visitor Comments Location - Directions Opening Hours
Admission Prices
Purchase Tickets Gift Vouchers Show Times Park Map Online Video Exhibits Awards Park History
Safety Awareness Seminars Year of the Frog

Park Information News & Events Eric's Swamp Reptiles as Pets Education Research & Venoms Devils Ark Our Animals Adopt a Crazy Critter Functions Educational Programs Media Links Contact Us Home

 

Got Spiders?
 
Experience CentralCoastAustralia.com.au site design © 2006 Stralia Web - site content © 2003 Australian Reptile Park