Reptile Encounters (Burwood)
Reptile Encounters offers exciting opportunities for children and adults to get up close to Australia's remarkable native wildlife. Based in Burwood, the organisation specialises in interactive wildlife experiences, guided tours, school holiday programs, birthday parties and educational presentations.
The Reptile Encounters headquarters is home to an impressive collection of Australian native animals, including snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, frogs, birds, marsupials and fascinating insects.
Knowledgeable wildlife keepers introduce visitors to the animals, explain their unique adaptations and share important conservation messages. Depending on the experience booked, participants may have opportunities to meet, touch or help care for selected animals.
Experiences:
Headquarters Wildlife Tours
Discover the fascinating animals living at Reptile Encounters during a guided tour of the Burwood headquarters.Tours offer an opportunity to see a variety of Australian wildlife, including:
- Snakes and pythons
- Lizards and monitor lizards
- Crocodiles and turtles
- Frogs and insects
- Native birds
- Australian marsupials
Guided Tours and Experiences
Zookeeper for a Day
During selected school holidays, children can experience what it is like to work as a wildlife keeper.The program offers an engaging combination of practical activities and wildlife education, which may include:
- Learning about animal husbandry and conservation
- Helping prepare food for animals
- Feeding selected animals under supervision
- Observing animal feeding demonstrations
- Participating in wildlife workshops
- Meeting reptiles, birds, marsupials and insects
Zookeeper for a Day Program and Bookings
Wildlife Open Days
Reptile Encounters occasionally opens its Burwood headquarters to the public for special wildlife open days.These events may include wildlife presentations, opportunities to meet animal ambassadors, viewing animals in their enclosures and other family-friendly activities.
Open days are held on selected dates, with tickets and session times advertised in advance.
Upcoming Events and Open Days
Mobile Wildlife Shows
Reptile Encounters also brings Australian native wildlife to schools, childcare centres, community events, birthday parties and corporate functions.These educational shows provide opportunities to meet selected animals while learning about their habitats, behaviour and conservation.
Opening Hours:
Office hours are generally Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm.The Burwood headquarters is not a general walk-in zoo. Guided tours, open days and school holiday experiences operate on selected dates and times. Advance bookings are required.
Cost:
Admission charges vary depending on the experience selected.Experiences and Booking Information
Birthday Parties:
Reptile Encounters offers wildlife-themed birthday parties at its Burwood headquarters and mobile wildlife shows at other locations.Party experiences include:
- Reptile Party
- Snake Party
- Wildlife Party
- Headquarters Party
The Burwood headquarters offers dedicated party spaces, with packages and available time slots depending on the booking.
Birthday Party Information and Bookings
Location
2 Leslie Court, Burwood 3125 View Map
✆ 1300 427 627
Email Enquiry
Web Links
→ www.reptileencounters.com.au
→ Reptile Encounters on Facebook
