We have an experience for everyone
Open Days
Twice a year we open our doors to our wonderful community and invite everyone in to explore Australian wildlife in their natural habitats. Book a one-hour time slot to enjoy interactive wildlife demonstrations, chat with our knowledgeable keepers, a variety of kids' entertainment, plus food and drinks available for purchase. Secure your tickets online and get ready for a fun-filled adventure!
Programs for School-aged Kids
During the school holidays, your child can become a Zookeeper for a Day. If they love wildlife and have a passion for the environment, then this experience is for them.
Visiting Headquarters
Our headquarters, conveniently located in Burwood, is home to over 300 animals belonging to over 90 indigenous species. Discover how you can meet them on a Private Tour or an up-close animal experience.
Pathways Zookeeper for a Day Program
At Reptile Encounters we believe that inclusion and confidence building are the cornerstones of assisting individuals in finding their calling. We developed our Pathways program at the beginning of 2019, to do just that; assist differently-abled individuals to develop skills that allow them to become more independent and flourish. This program is NDIS approved!
Volunteer with Reptile Encounters
Learn about animal husbandry, be part of a fabulous team, establish life-long friendships and make a difference by volunteering for Reptile Encounters.
Reptile Encounters would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, the people of the Kulin Nation, who have never ceded sovereignty. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land.