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Animal Encounters

Go Behind the Scenes For a Personal Animal Encounter!

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Go Behind the Scenes for a Personal Animal Encounter

Get ready for an unforgettable wildlife experience with our Animal Encounters! This is your chance to get up close and personal with the superstars of the Australian Reptile Park!

Want to cuddle an adorable koala? Or maybe you're daring enough to pat a slithery snake? Whatever your wild side craves, we’ve got the perfect hands-on experience for every animal lover.

Spots are strictly limited, so book now to secure your once-in-a-lifetime encounter!

What's included in your Animal Encounter?
  • A 20 to 80-minute hands-on animal experience
  • Up-close interaction with animals, hosted by an experienced keeper
  • Take amazing photos to remember the experience forever!

Koala Encounter

$90 PER PERSON*

Group limit: Up to 6 people per session


Duration: 20 minutes


Time: Daily at 10:30am & 1:00pm

Meet Australia’s most iconic animal – the koala! Get up close with our adorable furry friends, learn fascinating facts about them, and capture unforgettable photos of this special experience!

Koala Encounter

Reptile HQ

$90 PER PERSON *

Group limit: Up to 6 people per session


Duration: 20 minutes


Time: Daily at 12:00pm

Step into the wild world of reptiles as you go behind the scenes to meet our off-display scaly superstars! Get hands-on with a slithering snake, hold a lizard, and learn fascinating facts about these incredible creatures!

person holding an australian lizard

Wombat Joey Encounter

$90 PER PERSON*

Group limit: Up to 6 people per session


Duration: 20 minutes


Time: Daily at 2:00pm

Get ready to fall in love with Bucky, our cutest wombat joey ever!
Have the chance to cuddle, snap amazing photos, and learn all about these iconic Aussie animals from our expert keepers.

woman holding a wombat joey at the australian reptile park, they are nose to nose

Venom Encounter

$110 PER PERSON*

*NEW!*

Group limit: Up to 6 people per session


Duration: 30 minutes


Time: Daily at 9:00am

For the first time ever, go behind the scenes and get closer than ever to the action as you witness a snake and funnel-web spider milking up close and personal! This is an unbelievable experience you won’t find anywhere else!

coastal taipan snake milking in the weigel venom centre at the australian reptile park during a venon encounter

Aussie Animals Encounter

$125 PER PERSON *

Group limit: Up to 8 people per session


Duration: 50 minutes


Time: Daily at 11:00am

Meet Australia's most iconic animals in this extended encounter including koalas, echidnas, Tawny frogmouths, kangaroos, and even Cooper the Cassowary!

girl hand feeds a kangaroo at the australian reptile park

Behind the Scenes Tour

$160 PER PERSON *

Group limit: Up to 6 people per session


Duration: 80 minutes


Time: Daily at 2:30pm

Get exclusive behind the scenes access to meet Hugo the Tortoise, cute and cuddly koalas, scaly reptiles and the deadly funnel web spider!

zoo keeper feeds hugo the galapagos tortoise a carrot at the australian reptile park

Photo Experiences

$39.99 PER PHOTO

Time: Daily at 11:30am & 2:30pm

Whether it’s a cute koala, baby alligator, Burmese python, or a Tawny frogmouth, you’ll have the chance to snap the perfect photo with our favourite animals!

3 girls hold a baby american alligator for a photo at the australian reptile park

Elvis VIP Encounter

$500 PER PERSON*

Group limit: Up to 2 people per session


Duration: 20 minutes


Time: Sundays ONLY at 1:00pm
Age limit: Strictly 18+

Feed Elvis, Australia's crankiest saltwater crocodile! Guided by a zoo keeper, you'll get as close as possible to our 4.75 metre long croc!

woman feeds a elvis the saltwater crocodile at the australian reptile park

Things to note

  • Participants under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who has also paid for the experience
  • Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn on the day (long pants are recommended to avoid scratches)
  • To ensure the wellbeing of our animals, Animal Encounters may be cancelled due to extreme weather or other conditions.
  • Prices for Animal Encounters DO NOT include general admission to the Park.
  • Bookings for Animal Encounters are non-refundable. In the event that you cannot attend your booked time, we will endeavour to arrange another time, subject to availability.
  • Participants under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who has also paid for the experience
  • Please see below for full terms and conditions