 The Australian Reptile Park, located at Somersby on Sydney's Central Coast, guarantees exciting daily hands-on wildlife shows, uniquely themed exhibits, loads of native & exotic animals and non stop fun! Set in the magic of the Australian bush, the zoo is situated less than an hour from Sydney's Harbour Bridge and Newcastle, and offers the best funday out!!
Experience rare up close animal encounters when you walk with dingoes, wobble with a wombat and gallivant with Hugo the Galapagos tortoise. Discover the Indiana Jones themed exhibit 'Lost World of Reptiles', home to loads of deadly and curious critters and featuring the giant icon of Sobek, the crocodile god. Untangle your way through the web of 'Spider World', Australia's only spider zoo with fun interactive displays, huge exotic tarantulas and the world's only funnel web spider venom milking show.
Have your photo taken with a cuddly koala or a huge python. Hand-feed friendly red, gray and Kangaroo Island kangaroos and be sure to save some food for the cheeky emus. Say hi to Eric, Australia's most loved 700kg crocodile and see him lunge for his lunch every weekend and school holiday period. See Tasmanian devils and learn all about their unique breeding program. Wander through the nature trail of wildflowers, trickling streams and bush fragrances. See platypus, cassowaries and yellow-footed rock wallabies. Scale the children's adventure playground, sizzle a sausage on the BBQ or enjoy a scrumptious lunch at Hard Croc Cafe.
So why not indulge the whole family for the best funday out at the zoo with bite!
STOP PRESS:
July School Holiday Extra: Be amazed by the size of 'Yellow Beard' the ginormous reticulated python who will slither out into the main park area to say hello everyday of the holidays!
 The Australian Reptile Park is now the NSW centre for Tasmanian devils... learn why this iconic species is on the brink of extinction and the role the Reptile Park is playing to assist with its survival.
A new yellow footed rock wallaby exhibit is now open.
Eric the crocodile's birthday is now officially an event for NSW. Party with Eric from 29th September to 14th October 2007 and help Eric celebrate his 61st Birthday.
How to get there:
Pacific Highway, Somersby (take Gosford exit, F3)
Open 9am-5pm daily.
Admission:
Adult: $22.50
Child: $11.50
Family (2 adults + 2 children): $60
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