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Reptile Encounters

πŸ“ Burwood, VIC

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β˜…4.9(284 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Mobile reptile show that comes to you - birthday parties, community events, and school programs. Handlers bring live snakes, lizards, turtles and more, with knowledgeable presenters who engage kids and adults equally.

βœ“ Named presenters praisedβœ“ Birthday partiesβœ“ Hands-on animalsβœ“ Kids and adults engagedβœ“ Educational

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for birthday parties and group events where you want an animal experience without leaving home. The presenters work well with mixed ages - toddlers through adults - and tailor the show to the crowd. Families who've hosted them report kids and parents equally captivated.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Book well ahead for school holiday periods - presenter slots fill fast
⏰Mention any animal anxieties when booking so handlers can pace the session
🎟️Open days at the Burwood base run twice a year - follow their page for dates
πŸš—School holiday programs require kids to be 7 or older

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Beck Schmidt

8 months ago

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β€œa huge thankyou to jess who attended my daughters birthday yesterday. She was absolutely amazing. She was so friendly and bubbly, she was amazing with the kids and with the adults also. All the kids and adults loved her. She was so knowledgeable. She made my daughters birthday even more special. I can not thank her enough. The animals were beautiful. Now my daughter wants a snake πŸ˜‚πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ We will book you guys in again thats for sure, and we will be coming out to see you guys. Thankyou again and thankyou so much jess you are a the best.”

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Krystal Perry

9 months ago

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β€œWe had the pleasure of spending two fun filled mornings with Ben. The kids absolutely loved his wildlife show he put on in cragieburn. He was amazing at talking about the animals and involving the children. He had them jumping out of their spots on the floor with excitement. Thank you for bringing your wonderful animals and knowledge and teaching us all some new things.”

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James Galea

8 months ago

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β€œWe had a wonderful experience with reptile encounters. Abbey came to our house for my daughter’s party on 15.02.25 and provided a Fantastic informative presentation and experience for the children and adults watching. Was a pleasure to have you enjoyed by all.”

πŸ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Friendly staff

41 reviews

Knowledgeable host

15 reviews

Animal encounters

15 reviews

Fun for kids

14 reviews

Birthday party entertainment

12 reviews

Overview

Reptile Encounters sends experienced presenters to your venue with live reptiles for interactive shows. Reviews consistently name individual handlers - Jess, Nick, Ben, Abbey - for their warmth and knowledge. Kids get hands-on time with snakes, lizards and turtles in a safe, guided format. School holiday programs cater to ages 7+, and open days run twice yearly at the Burwood base.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00-17:00
Tuesday09:00-17:00
Wednesday09:00-17:00
Thursday09:00-17:00
Friday09:00-17:00
Saturday09:00-17:00
Sunday09:00-17:00

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