Reptile Encounters

The Open Day was a HUGE success! Thank you to everyone who came along and took part, it was a heartwarming experience to see so many friendly faces coming through our doors!

We hope you enjoyed yourselves and even learned a thing or two...or three.��If you missed out, or want to join in on the next one, follow us on “the socials” so that you don’t miss any announcements!

Lace-up your boots, grab your hat, sunnies and pop some sunscreen on. Because it’s time for another outdoor classroom day! �

If you’re a teacher, consider structuring a lesson outdoors on the 7th of November.

Mitch is one of our long-term pathways participants. He’s come a long way and it’s been an awesome journey so far! Here he is holding Edward, a bearded water dragon.

Penny the Mary River turtle is one curious gal. She’ll often come up and say hello.

A White-lipped Tree Frog relaxing on a leaf.

In today’s Organisation Spotlight, we’re looking at ‘The Nature Conservancy’. Founded in 1951, their goal is to protect 30% of Australia’s land and oceans by 2030!

It’s bird count time! Not only is it a great opportunity to get outside into nature, but it also helps researchers determine the size of local bird populations!

So grab a pen and paper - some binoculars if you’re feeling fancy - and count some birds!

We believe it’s our responsibility to inspire change. To foster a love and appreciation for our Aussie wildlife!

Head to our website to find out how!

Pathways is our award-winning, NDIS registered program that helps neurodiverse people gain life skills through work experience and socialisation!

If you want to go down the path less travelled, head to our website for more info! We look forward to meeting you!

These sugar gliders are so adorable!

Australian Wildlife Week is upon us! We at Reptile Encounters are huge fans of Aussie wildlife. We want to inspire the next generation to love and care for our unique wildlife.

There are plenty of conservation efforts happening around the country, and to help we’re raising awareness of this awesome cause!

It's our mission to be a voice for those that don't have one!

Wildlife. Up Cloooooooooooooooooooose.

A super awesome close-up of a rainforest millipede!

Want to be a zookeeper for a day? There’s a few tickets left to join in the fun this school holidays at Reptiles HQ. Tickets via link in bio.

Between the rocks and rubble. This coastal taipan loves getting toasty warm underneath a heat lamp.

It’s about the journey not the destination!

Pathways is a fantastic program for neurodiverse teens and young adults to gain valuable work skills while also being able to socialise in a safe and welcoming environment.

Love animals? You’re in the right place!��To learn more about the pathways program, give us a follow as we’ll be post more snippets in the coming weeks. Also head to our website to get the full scoop!

Go off the beaten path!

Want to Reconnect with nature? You’re in the right place!

Inspiring a love and appreciation for nature in the next generation of young Aussies.

This young bearded dragon hanging out on a branch. These semi-arboreal reptiles often take up a post on a bit of vegetation to scout the horizon for potential predators.