1 / 3Australian Reptile Park
📍 Somersby, NSW
Gold medal wildlife park on the Central Coast featuring live venom milking demonstrations, komodo dragon encounters, python and baby alligator photo experiences, kangaroo feeding, and daily keeper shows across indoor and outdoor exhibits.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for multi-generational groups — the live venom milking and alligator shows engage adults as much as kids, and staff enthusiasm is consistently praised across hundreds of reviews. Allow a full morning for shows and animal interactions.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Annalisa
3 months ago
“It was a fantastic day out at the Reptile zoo. Parking was easy and the facilities were good. The shows were top notch and we really enjoyed the alligator feeding and the alligator show. There is a great playground for the kids to get some energy out. The pic Nic tables were clean and it was great to have kangaroos roaming around to pat. The zoo keepers were going around with some small animals to pet and it was not over crowded. My tip is to be there before 10.00am and leave by 1.30-2.00pm so your avoid bug crowds and traffic. 5 stars family experience for our family.”
Cherie Elliott
2 months ago
“Arrived when it opened. Parking was great. So much to see and do. We had 3 generations and each age enjoyed something. Absolutely loved the day especially the dinosaurs which was an added bonus. We have been numerous times and love it. Mick has been there for every visit over the past 30 years we've been coming and adds lots of knowledge and humour to the talks. Highly recommend for a day of fun sms adventure.”
Basil’stravels
4 weeks ago
“Absolutely fantastic park. It wasn’t too crowded so you have plenty of time to view the animals. We did a behind the scenes tour and our guide Millie was superb. At 16 her knowledge is outstanding and her enthusiasm was infectious. The park really have a brilliant staff member.”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsFriendly staff
587 reviews
Kangaroos
494 reviews
Koalas
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Reptiles
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Spiders
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Overview
Australian Reptile Park at Somersby holds gold medal recognition and operates the Weigel Venom Centre producing antivenom from on-site snake milking — a genuine working facility, not a display. Alligator and crocodile feeding shows run daily. Families can hold pythons, get photos with baby alligators, feed kangaroos, and book behind-the-scenes tours. A dedicated playground allows kids to burn energy between shows.
