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Australian Wildlife at your Fingertips!

At Reptile Encounters, we’ve always believed that learning about Australia’s unique wildlife should be engaging, accessible, and inspiring for everyone—whether...

Latest News, Animals | 19 September 2024

Connor’s Journey: From Resident Barking Owl to Batman, with 10 Million TikTok Views

Batman? The Dark Lord? Connor the Barking Owl goes by many names. Learn all about him and watch some awesome...

From Crisis to Comeback: Australia’s Opportunity to Lead a Global Biodiversity Revival

Australia’s Presence on Global Extinction Lists Is Alarming. Can We Rewrite the Story and Become a Leader in Biodiversity Restoration?...

Red Tape vs. Rescue: How Victoria’s Species Are Losing the Fight

It’s no secret our beautiful Australian biodiversity is struggling. Eco anxiety is rampant, and everything seems doom and gloom,...

Reptile Encounters Wins the 2024 Business xCellence Award in Education Services!

In an exciting turn of events, Josh Cox and the team at Reptile Encounters are thrilled to announce their...

Should we just give up on fixing the environment?

With endless reports on the world’s environmental issues, are we all doomed? Of course not! It’s time to turn things...

Reconciliation Week 2024

Now more than ever! I went to school in the 80’s and 90’s. I remember briefly learning about the...

Animals, Latest News | 13 May 2024

Endangered Species Spotlight

BRUSH-TAILED BETTONG (AKA WOYLIE) The brush-tailed bettong, also known as the woylie, is a small marsupial that measures only...

Animals, Latest News | 19 April 2024

Are Crocodiles Good Mothers?

Is there a softer side to these ancient predators? We’ve all seen the reports of ‘problem’ Saltwater crocs in Australia....

Reptile Encounters is a Finalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards!

We've done it again! Reptile Encounters are super excited to have made it as finalist in the Educational Services category...

Animals, Latest News | 07 March 2024

Dingoes are not wild dogs

When left alone in the wild, dingoes are shy. Can you imagine your dog being killed like this? We’ve all...

Reptile Spotlight: All You Need to Know About the Mangrove Monitor

The Mangrove Monitor, also known as Mangrove Goanna (Varanus indicus), is a species of monitor lizard. This keystone species forms...

Citizen Science: The Perfect Way to Get Involved in Science!

Citizen science is an innovative approach to scientific research where members of the public participate in data collection, analysis, and...

Celebrate World Snake Day With Us!

In celebration of World Snake Day on July 16, we're taking a look at some of the most interesting facts...

Animals, Latest News | 22 November 2021

5 Amazing Animals You Can Find in Rockpools

Did you know that you can discover amazing animal species on your next rockpooling adventure? Rockpools are essential ecosystems for...

Reptile Spotlight: All You Need to Know About the Growling Grass Frog

Frogs are an important part of the wetlands, but there are some that are disappearing. The Growling Grass Frog is...

Frog Bog: 6 Simple Steps to Build One

The world is fast-changing, and frogs are among the many creatures struggling to keep up. They face many threats in...

7 Simple Nature Activities for Kids

Playing outdoors with natural elements provides kids with an opportunity to learn about the environment while having fun. From climbing...

Sam’s Journey With Animal Therapy

In today's high functioning, highly social era, some people struggle from a young age. Learning how to cope with Autism...

Want to know a little bit more about Reptile Encounters?

Want to know a little bit more about Reptile Encounters? Or how the Cane toad is affecting our native wildlife?...

Latest News, Endangered Species | 22 June 2020

Eastern Barred Bandicoots – It’s Not Over Yet!

You might have heard in the news recently, in amongst the regular madness of the modern world, a success story...

COVID-19 Update

What you need to know about booking Reptile Encounters Reptile Encounters is open for business The entire team here...

Introducing The Grey-Headed Flying-Fox

Bats get a bad rap. Often painted as ‘night-flying, beady-eyed, leather-winged, blood-sucking, disease-carrying, smelly, dirty vermin’, the nightmare creatures of...

COVID-19 Statement

As concerns about the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 increase, we’re reaching out with a brief update to let you know...

School Incursions Inspire Action

Are you looking for a captivating, inspirational and highly educational school incursion for your students this summer? If so, we...

Your child can be a Wildlife Ranger for a day next school holidays.

Let us introduce your child to the wonders of Australian wildlife in this unforgettable, hands-on adventure. [...]

Talking Sustainability with the Deputy Lord Major, Arron Wood

WHAT? The Reptile Encounters Wild PD Series brings you leading minds from across the country to discuss the topics most...

Cultural and Environmental Equality

I would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation who are the traditional custodians of the land...

Pathways – Zoo Keeper Program

We are super excited at Reptile Encounters to have launched our Pathways - Zoo Keeper Program. Elaine and Sam have...

Sustainability in the Classroom

Teaching students about sustainability has never been more important. As our awareness of the plight of the world around us...

Connecting to Nature with Podcasts

The world of podcasts is vast, eclectic, growing larger every day and yet for many people seemingly new, despite podcasts...

Reptile Encounters is a finalist in the 2019 Australian Small Business Champion Awards!

We are proud to share that Reptile Encounters is a finalist in the 2019 Australian Small Business Champion Awards! [...]

Animals, Latest News | 22 December 2016

5 Summertime Tips for Spotting Wildlife in the Aussie Bush

Summertime speeds by rapidly every season. This year, why not make the most of it? If you’re lucky enough to...

Latest News, Animals | 18 September 2015

Reptiles in the movies

Reptiles have featured on the big screen right from the days of black and white to the action movies of...

Protecting Australian reptiles – A Burning Question!

Burning on a regular basis is a fact of life in Australia. Whether it’s called prescribed, planned or controlled, these...

Endangered Species, Latest News | 05 November 2014

The Cold-blooded Truth – Reptiles on the Brink of Extinction

We hate to be a downer, but did you know that the last 40 years has seen half of the...

Endangered Species, Animals, Latest News | 21 October 2014

Five Freaky Frogs You’ve Got To See To Believe!

Frogs and toads are among the most diverse creatures on earth, and while your average green frog or brown toad...

Animals, Latest News | 08 October 2014

Australian Reptile Myths Busted: Snakes!

Australia’s reptiles are notoriously nasty, but what danger do they really pose on our day-to-day lives? Statistics indicate that you’re...

Latest News, Birthday Parties | 28 September 2014

Mum’s Grapevine provides some reptile party inspiration!

Mum's Grapevine recently wrote about how to plan a reptile themed party! Read the article here, which features our very...

Latest News, Animals | 12 September 2014

Megafauna – Meet the amazing ancestors to our unique Australian animals!

Ever wonder why Australian animals are so unique? So different to those found elsewhere in the world? It’s because we’ve...

Herpetophobia: The Fear Of Reptiles

We’re encouraged to be fearless, however a life without any fear would be terribly short-lived. Fear protects us from danger...

Latest News, Animals, Endangered Species | 22 July 2014

Climate and Wildlife – A Complex Relationship

Climate change is having a devastating effect on our globe, placing our wildlife at ever increasing risk. There are three...

Lesser Known Australian Animals and Where You Can Meet Them!

When people think of Australian wildlife, they often think of popular animals like kangaroos, wombats, koalas, or even the frilled...

Special Events, Latest News, School Incursions, Animals | 16 December 2015

Reptile Encounters Goes Wild this Summer Holidays

‘So, what was the coolest thing you did over the holidays?’ ‘Oh, I hung-out with a grey-headed flying fox, a...

Amazing Wildlife In Your Backyard And Beyond!

Did you know there are over 30 different types of snakes in Victoria alone?! As well as the Eastern Brown...

Animals, Latest News, Endangered Species | 06 October 2016

Conservation Through Education

Why Australia is great When you think of Australia, what comes to mind? The fact that it’s the world’s...

Animals, Latest News | 07 September 2016

Unforgettable Reptile Themed Corporate Events

So what was the most exciting feature at your company’s last corporate event? A caricaturist with a funny hat? A...

Animals, Latest News, Endangered Species | 16 August 2016

Cold-Blooded and In Trouble – Part 2

Our look into the endangered ectotherms of Victoria continues with a look into some of our swamp-loving species; A gorgeous...

School Incursions, Latest News, Special Events | 27 July 2016

Make Magic with a Reptile Themed School Fete

Let your mind wander and picture a lovely summer summer’s day and a school fete. What do you think about?...

School Incursions, Latest News | 12 July 2016

Wildlife For All Ages

As a Wildlife Ambassador for Reptile Encounters my days are filled with introducing students to Australia's wildlife in fun, hands-on...

Latest News, Endangered Species | 30 June 2016

Critically Endangered Animals in Australia

Most people would assume that the Melbourne area, and indeed most of southern Victoria, would be far too cold for...

Latest News, Birthday Parties | 19 May 2016

Bring The Zoo To You And Be Your Kid’s Hero

One afternoon, two parents of two different kids sat down to their computers and pulled out a pen and pad...

In the Media, Latest News | 11 May 2016

Land Your Career

Land Your Career is an organisation that promotes careers in the land management/environmental sector by inspiring and educating prospective students....

Special Events, Latest News, Birthday Parties, School Incursions | 28 March 2016

Meeting the Reptile Encounters Team – Spotlight on Shaan!

In part III of our fantastic news series, our Reptile Encounters Reporter gets the lowdown on the wolf-whistling and platypus-loving...

Latest News, School Incursions | 24 March 2016

Becoming A ResourceSmart School

ResourceSmart Schools is a Victorian Government initiative that encourages schools to incorporate sustainability in everything they do, and benefit from...

Special Events, Latest News, School Incursions, Birthday Parties | 15 February 2016

Meeting the Reptile Encounters Team – Spotlight on Kara!

Have you ever thought how cool it would be to spend your day holding snakes or looking after blue-tongue lizards?...

How to Keep Wildlife at Home in Victoria – Obtaining a Licence

Victoria is such a great place for animal enthusiasts to live. That’s because it’s so easy and fun to look...

How Aggressive Are Crocodiles?

Saltwater crocodiles are the largest species of crocodile on the planet, with average males measuring about 5 metres long and...

Latest News, Animals, Endangered Species | 14 February 2014

How To Help Wildlife Animals During A Bushfire

Victoria is no stranger to bush fires. The first recorded bush fire, called Black Thursday (1851), destroyed 5 million hectares...

Should Australians Reconsider Owning Cats as Pets?

If you ever enjoyed having a cat as a pet, then you can thank the members of the Stone Age,...

Latest News, Special Events | 19 November 2012

School Holiday Program – Wildlife Ranger for a day!

January 2013 Earlybird offer: book your child in by the 14th of December and you'll save 10%. Fantastic value for...

Why Do Reptiles Have Scales?

Reptiles are one of the six basic animal families, and belong to the biological class called Reptilia, which includes animals...

Tiger Snakes – How Deadly Are They?

While the tiger snake’s reputation as a fierce predator is widely known throughout Australia, few people ever encounter this reptile...

What Do Reptiles Eat?

Having a reptile for a pet in some ways is much easier than having a dog or a cat. You...

Latest News, Animals, Endangered Species | 29 October 2013

Wildlife Conservation

The word extinction means the permanent loss of a species, and the reason why it happens is due to one...

Latest News, Animals, Endangered Species | 16 October 2013

On Borrowed Time Documentary

On Borrowed Time is a 10 minute documentary featuring the Malayan Tiger, a species that continues to drop in number...

Latest News, Animals | 20 September 2013

Caring for Your Pet Lizard

Lizards are popular pets because they are easy to maintain and, unlike a dog or a cat, needs little space. Although...

Animals, Latest News | 18 September 2013

The 5 Most Intelligent Reptiles

Believe it or not, reptiles are fairly intelligent creatures. In fact, the intelligence level of some species of reptiles rivals...

Latest News, Animals | 06 September 2013

The Frogs in Our Backyard!

Australia is home to so many different varieties of frogs. A lot of them live in your very own backyard!...

Australia’s Deadliest Snakes

Reptile Encounters does not only care for venomous animals, but we also get a lot of questions about them! Australia is actually home...

The Tasmanian Devil

Fossils found by archaeologists tell us that Tasmanian devils once lived on the Australian Mainland, but today they are only...

Latest News, Animals, School Incursions | 19 November 2012

Aqualife – An in depth look at aquatic life!

Aqualife has kicked off in 2012 with a bang! The show has been incredibly popular with schools and kinders booking...

Birthday Parties, Latest News | 03 May 2016

Parties Kids Remember

Throwing an Unforgettable Party As every parent who has ever organised their child’s birthday party will know, making it an...

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