Reptile Encounters - Open Day

Reptile Encounters - Open Day

Reptile Encounters Zoo is open to you!

Over 250 people have attended this class

Description

Grab your family and friends and head down to Reptile Encounters HQ for a behind the scenes look at where our animals live.

Get up close and personal with some of our feathered, furry and scaly stars!

Activities may include:
• Our highly engaging wildlife shows
• Meeting some of our animal ambassadors
• Viewing animals in and out of their enclosures
• Food and more!

Book a time slot to join us. Each session runs for an hour only (10-11am, 11am-12pm etc).


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What you will learn

  • Get up close and personal with some of our feathered, furry and scaly stars!

What you will get

  • Lots of photo opportunities and the chance to hold the animals
Parking Info

Street Parking is available 


What to bring

  • Bring your phones to take photos

What to wear

Casual clothing

Appropriate for

Children, families and wildlife loving adults


Reptile Encounters

4.9
(218 Reviews)

WILDLIFE. UP CLOSE.

Reptile Encounters brings the best of Australia’s Native Wildlife to YOU with purposeful, impactful shows. Experience and reconnect with nature through our interactive, memorable programs with educational initiatives tailored for the K-12 market, birthday parties, corporate events or just because!

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4.9 (47 reviews)
Jamesrated it
04 Mar 2025
What a great opportunity to learn more and get up close to Australia's amazing reptiles for both Adults and Kids! Staff were amazing and great with the kids.
Reptile Encounters 21 May 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so glad you and the kids enjoyed the Open Day and had a chance to get up close with our amazing reptiles. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team.

Anilrated it
02 Mar 2025
This was our second visit and we'll definitely go back. The team are lovely!
Reptile Encounters 21 May 2025

Thank you for visiting us again! We're so glad you had another great experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. 💚

Eliserated it
02 Mar 2025
The Open Day at Reptile Encounters is Melbourne's "best kept secret" for animal experiences. We went with our 10-month old who enjoyed it as much as we did! A reptile carer introduced us to 5-6 Aussie reptiles and mammals, some iconic and others lesser known. It was captivating, fun, and educational and the experience felt all the more special because the group size was only about 12 small families. We left with a sense of awe, respect and greater awareness about the creatures that we share this continent with. A surprise tour awaited us after the Show and Tell. We were ushered into the animal enclosures section, full of every reptile from pythons, to frogs, crocodiles and lizards, and laid out in a visitor-friendly walk-through area in the centre. There are some experiences where you can't help but share about it with your friends and this is one of those. The centre runs a pathways program for young people on the spectrum, which is funded by NDIS too!
Reptile Encounters 21 May 2025

Thank you so much for the thoughtful and heartfelt review! We're thrilled you and your little one had such a memorable experience. It's wonderful to hear that the Open Day left a lasting impression and sparked curiosity and respect for our native animals. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the intimate group setting and surprise behind-the-scenes tour. Thanks again for your support, and we hope to welcome you back soon! 

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Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

  • A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.

We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.

Terms & Conditions

Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at Reptile Encounters or organised by Reptile Encounters must agree to these terms and conditions.

1.) LIABILITY WAIVER

I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Reptile Encounters

2.) PHOTO & VIDEO

I agree to give Reptile Encounters unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at Reptile Encounters classes and events or on Reptile Encounters premises for use in Reptile Encounters marketing materials. Parents and guests are welcome to take photos of their own children during our Zookeeper for a Day experiences and other events, however, we value the safety and well-being of all visitors, especially children, at our premises so we request adherence to child safety and privacy guidelines and ask that you do not post or distribute images without explicit consent from all people in these images.

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