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Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

Plan ahead for an epic adventure at the Australian Reptile Park – your wild journey starts here!

The Australian Reptile Park is the Best Family Fun Day Out

Get up and close to furry, featured and ferocious friends and make memories to last a lifetime.

TRADING HOURS AND LOCATION

Opening Hours

9am – 5pm every day
(except Christmas)

Discounted entry with Uber or Taxi

Gosford Train Station is the closest rail link to Australian Reptile Park. For train timetables, please visit Transport NSW. There are no bus services from Gosford Station to Australian Reptile Park. Uber or a local taxi company can transfer you to the park from Gosford Station. Pre-book Uber or a taxi at your leisure. Upon presentation of Uber or taxi receipt, we offer discounted entry tickets (25% off).

Get ready for unforgettable encounters with the park's most famous residents!

hand-fed kangaroos

Hand-fed Kangaroos

Hand-feed kangaroos in our free-range kangaroo area - it's the best place to see kangaroos in Australia!

Galapagos tortoise

Meet Hugo

Meet Hugo the giant Galapagos tortoise on his daily walk through the Park

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Elvis, Australia's Crankiest Croc

Witness the ferocious power of Elvis, Australia's Crankiest Croc. Click here for show times

Lost World of Reptiles

Over 40 Species of Reptiles

See over 40 species of native and exotic reptiles in the Lost World of Reptiles and throughout the Park

Spider World

Spider World

Visit Spider World to see a funnel-web spider milking and check out Tarantula-vile-home to some of the largest spiders in Australia!

Tasmanian devil

Tasmanian Devil

See the endangered Tasmanian devil and discover how the Australia Reptile Park is helping Aussie Ark to save the iconic species!

Food Options

The Hard Croc Café is open daily from 9am to 4pm, offering a range of delicious options to suit everyone. Choose from hot meals, sandwiches, ice creams, and cold drinks. We also offer vegan and gluten-free choices. Please note: hot food is only served until 2pm.

Prefer to bring your own food? Feel free to pack a picnic or make use of our free on-site BBQs. Enjoy a meal while watching our free-roaming kangaroos in the Main Park Area, or relax in our Undercover Picnic Area as the kids enjoy the animal-themed playground.

Picnic tables and BBQs can be reserved for a small fee. To book, call Reception at (02) 4340 1022.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a question? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page!

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