Australian Reptile Park

The Australian Reptile Park is a hands-on wildlife park at Somersby on the Central Coast of New South Wales, about 70 km north of Sydney. Established in 1948, it is known for its extensive collection of reptiles, spiders and Australian native mammals, and for its venom-milking program supplying venom for antivenom production. The park combines zoo exhibits, live shows and conservation programs in a bushland setting.

Visitors can explore outdoor enclosures and walk-through exhibits featuring snakes, lizards, crocodiles, alligators, spiders, koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats and dingoes. The park offers scheduled keeper talks, crocodile and spider milking demonstrations, and interactive animal encounters. Facilities are set in natural bushland with paved pathways, picnic areas, a cafe and playground, suitable for families and school groups.