Go Behind the Scenes For a Personal Animal Encounter

The Australian Reptile Park’s Animal Encounters give visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the stars of the Australian Reptile Park! These incredible zoo experiences have limited capacity, we recommend booking in advance.

What’s included in your Animal Experience?

  • A 20-minute hands-on animal experience – either behind the scenes or within an enclosure (or go all-out with an 80-minute Behind the Scenes Encounter!)
  • Up-close interaction with animals, hosted by an experienced keeper
  • Take some amazing photos to remember the experience forever!

Available Animal Encounters:

Koala Encounter

Price: $90 per person*
Group limit: Up to 6 people per session
Duration: 20 minutes
Time: Daily at 10.30am
Age limit: 4 years and over. Participants under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who has also paid for the experience.

* Price does not include general Park admission

Behind the Scenes Encounter

Price: $160 per person*
Group limit: Up to 8 people per session
Duration: 80 minutes
Time: Daily at 1.30pm
Age limit: 4 years and over. Participants under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who has also paid for the experience.

* Price does not include general Park admission

Wombat Joey Encounter

Price: $90 per person*
Group limit: Up to 6 people per session
Duration: 20 minutes
Time: Daily at 11.00am
Age limit: 4 years and over. Participants under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who has also paid for the experience.

* Price does not include general Park admission

Reptile HQ

Price: $90 per person*
Group limit: Up to 9 people per session
Duration: 20 minutes
Time: 12:00pm
Age limit:Ages 4+. Participants under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who has also paid for the experience.

* Price does not include general Park admission

Aussie Animals Encounter

Price: $125 per person*
Group limit: Up to 8 people per session
Duration: 50 minutes
Time: 12:30pm & 3:00pm
Age limit: Ages 4+. Participants under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who has also paid for the experience.

* Price does not include general Park admission

Elvis VIP Experience

Price: $500 per person*
Group limit: Up to 2 people per session
Duration: 20 minutes
Time: Sundays ONLY at 1:30pm
Age limit: Strictly 18+

* Price includes general admission per participant, VIP access to the Elvis Show and one FREE alligator photo pass!

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.

Prices for Animal Encounters DO NOT include general admission to the Park.
Participants under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who has also paid for the experience.