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At Reptile Encounters our mission is to be a voice for those that don't have one. Our goal is to create a generation of "Better Humans"! Inspiration. Education.
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Conservation.

04/09/2024

Lost in the blue!

03/09/2024

Tickets are selling fast! Don’t miss out!�

Reptile Encounters Open Days are the perfect chance for your kids to have an unforgettable animal experience. Safe, educational and full of laughs.

An RE open day is sure to create lasting memories for your animal lovers and parents alike!

Info and tickets available on our website (Link in bio!).

02/09/2024

Open day is back! Don’t miss out!��Reptile Encounters Open Days are the perfect chance for your kids to have an unforgettable animal experience. Safe, educational and full of laughs.

An RE open day is sure to create lasting memories for your animal lovers and parents alike!

Info and tickets available on our website (Link in bio!).

01/09/2024

It’s national biodiversity month. It’s a time for understanding how our eco systems benefit from complexity. It makes them more resilient to extreme weather, including floods and drought.

Australian biodiversity is being put under threat by land clearing activities brought about in part by the mining industry. We need to preserve what we have so that we don’t lose it!��Repost!

29/08/2024

Precious cargo! We took our dingo puppies to the vet to get their vaccinations and microchips, thanks Dr Penny and the team at Karingal Vet Hospital.

28/08/2024

Mitch, one of our Pathway Participants, and Josh are talking all things Boof!

25/08/2024

Reptile Encounters: Inspiration. Education. Conservation.�

23/08/2024

Precious cargo! We took our dingo puppies to the vet to get their vaccinations and microchips, thanks Dr Penny and the team at Karingal Vet Hospital.

21/08/2024

When you realise your keys aren’t in your pocket 😳 Mr Hardhead our Murray River Turtle. Did you know you can identify males from their female counterparts by their fatter and longer tails?

19/08/2024

Josh with one of Reptile Encounters newer residents, a baby saltwater crocodile. Can you believe that this little guy could grow up to 7 metres long?

17/08/2024

Eva and Jack spent the day at Reptile Encounters! We love seeing young Aussies connect with our native wildlife!

15/08/2024

Reptiles need hugs too! Our two central bearded dragons [names] this morning, how cute!

11/08/2024

It’s National Science Week! This years theme is something we can get behind, ‘Species Survival - More than just sustainability’. It’s about acknowledging the importance of every member of our ecosystem. Get outside this weekend and partake in a backyard biodiversity count, see how many different plants and animals you can identify!

10/08/2024

06/08/2024

Our green tree frogs keeping cosy this winter, hope you are too!

04/08/2024

Connor’s likes: Barking
Connor’s dislikes: The social media team :(

04/08/2024

Go off the beaten path!

Pathways is our award winning NDIS funded program for young adults on the spectrum! Life skills, Work experience & socialisation are three pillars that this program is built on.

Get in touch via our website to see how our program could work for you!

https://www.reptileencounters.com.au/pathways

03/08/2024

Exciting News! The Australian Government has announced a significant expansion of the marine park surrounding the pristine Heard and McDonald Islands.

Located in the Southern Ocean, approximately 4,000 kilometres southwest of mainland Australia and 1,700 kilometres north of Antarctica, these subantarctic islands are set to see their marine park expand dramatically. The federal government plans to add an additional 300,000 square kilometres to the current protected area, quadrupling its size.

This expansion aims to provide a sanctuary for diverse marine life including penguins, seals, whales, and albatrosses. It will also safeguard crucial breeding and feeding grounds for a variety of sea and bird species.

ABC news has written a great article about this, which this post is sourced from, if you would like to learn more! linked below

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-05/antarctica-marine-park-expansion-plibersek/104059420

01/08/2024

Toby our Golden Brushtail Possum, having a snack. Golden possums are an unusual variety of the common brushtail possum, getting their golden coats from a genetic mutation that results in low levels of melanin in their skin and fur. This is the same pigment that gives humans our skin and hair colour! �

26/07/2024

Future Bindi Irwin right here! We’ll be posting about our upcoming open days soon, so keep an eye on our socials!

22/07/2024

Our very handsome green tree frog, Emerald, giving his best blue steel

20/07/2024

Reptile Encounters, where you can see wildlife up close�

18/07/2024

New Discovery Alert! Researchers have used AI to analyse 469 wild African elephant calls to spot subtle differences between the rumbles.They found "individual vocal labels" that elephants on the receiving end recognised and later responded to when the calls were played back to them, wrote the team in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.

This study is a great demonstration on how machine learning tools are being applied in the field, assisting scientists in making new discoveries that we’re previously not possible

15/07/2024

Don’t let Cedric’s cuteness fool you, dunnarts are ferocious predators, and close relatives of the Tasmanian Devil.

12/07/2024

What's a snake's favorite subject in school? Hisssstory!

11/07/2024

Meet Mitch and Rosie! Mitch is one our pathway participants, talking us through what a day at Reptile Encounters looks like for him. Go Mitch!

09/07/2024

Alba, our Alpine Dingo. Did you know that the word dingo originates from the Dharug language of the Yuin–Kuric group, originally spoken in the area around Sydney?

07/07/2024

NAIDOC week is all about celebrating the culture, history, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. An ongoing theme of NAIDOC week is acknowledging and reviving language, did you know many of the names of our iconic wildlife come from aboriginal words? Here are some of our favourites, let us know yours!

Always was, always will be 🖤💛❤

04/07/2024

We’ve been having a blast at Luna Park, come join the fun! Bring your little zookeepers these school holidays to meet our native wildlife up close. Visit us every day at Luna Park at 12pm and 2pm until July 14th!

02/07/2024

Seb in his element!

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It’s biodiversity month. Deforestation, land clearing and other human activity have had a massive effect on our ecosystems. The natural balance is at risk. We need to protect what we have so that we don’t lose it for good. @joshcox_wildlife #biodiversity #reptileencounters #joshcox

Put it in your calendar! Info and tickets available on our website (Link in bio!). #reptileencounters #animals #cuteanimals #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

Dingoes Vet Visit!

Precious cargo! We took our dingo puppies to the vet to get their vaccinations and microchips, thanks Dr Penny and the team at Karingal Vet Hospital. #dingoes #reptileencounters #cute #cuteanimals #animals #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

Mitch, one of our Pathway Participants, and Josh are talking all things Boof! #frilledneckdragon #frilledlizard #agamid #reptileencounters #reptiles #animals #cute #cuteanimals #animalvideos #fun #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

Josh with one of Reptile Encounters newer residents, a baby saltwater crocodile. Can you believe that this little guy could grow up to 7 metres long? #reptileencounters #reptiles #animals #saltwatercrocodile #saltie #crocodile #croc #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

Reptiles need hugs too! Our two central bearded dragons [names] this morning, how cute! #reptileencounters #reptiles #animals #cute #cuteanimals #centralbeardeddragon #beardies #beardeddragon #pogonavitticeps #animalvideos #animalpics #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife #centralbeardeddragon #beardies #beardeddragon #pogonavitticeps

Meet PJ, our resident ringtail possum. Possums are unfortunately mistaken as pests by some members of our community, Josh explains how growing native plants instead of introduced species can be great alternative that benefits both our wildlife and your gardens. #reptileencounters #ringtailpossum #possum #marsupial #grevillea #reptiles #animals #cute #cuteanimals #animalvideos #animalpics #school #incursions #fun #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

Connor’s likes: Barking Connor’s dislikes: The social media team :( #reptileencounters #owls #animals #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife #barkingowl #ninox #owl

Don’t let Cedric’s cuteness fool you, dunnarts are ferocious predators, and close relatives of the Tasmanian Devil. #reptileencounters #reptiles #animals #cute #cuteanimals #animalvideos #animalpics #school #incursions #fun #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

Meet Mitch and Rosie! Mitch is one our pathway participants, talking us through what a day at Reptile Encounters looks like for him. Go Mitch! #reptileencounters #reptiles #animals #cute #cuteanimals #animalvideos #animalpics #school #incursions #fun #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

Calling all zoo keepers! we need your help to name our very cute ringtail possums, leave a comment down below with your suggestions. If you would like to meet them, we will be hosting our Zookeeper for a day events this school holidays, check out our website to find out more. Hurry! spots are filling up fast Tuesday, 09 July 2024 - Ages 7 - 11 Friday, 12 July 2024 - Ages 12 - 17 reptileencounters.com.au/experiences/zoo-keeper-programs #ringtailpossum #competition #reptileencounters #reptiles #animals #cute #cuteanimals #animalvideos #animalpics #school #schoolholidayactivities #fun #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

Brenda’s just had a baby! Baby Brendan! #reptileencounters #reptiles #animals #cute #cuteanimals #animalvideos #animalpics #school #incursions #fun #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

A handful of Marbled Velvet Geckos (Oedura marmorata) during a frantic feeding frenzy! #reptileencounters #reptiles #animals #cute #cuteanimals #animalvideos #animalpics #school #incursions #fun #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

Mitch and Josh discuss some cool facts about this Centralian knob tailed gecko! #reptileencounters #reptiles #cute #cuteanimals #animalvideos #educational #conservation #wildlife #australianwildlife

What a load of Ring-tailed Possums! Keep your eyes peeled for a merch drop!! Coming soon! #ringtailedpossums #possums #croc #reptileencounters #reptiles #animals #cute #cuteanimals #animalvideos #animalpics #school #incursions #fun #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

Pathway's Intro

Go off the beaten path! Pathways is our award winning NDIS funded program for young adults on the spectrum! Lifeskills, Work experience & socialisation are three pillars that this program is built on. Give us a follow to learn more, we’ll be posting a bunch about this in coming weeks and months! #pathways #NDIS #reptileencounters #reptiles #animals #cute #cuteanimals #animalvideos #animalpics #school #incursions #fun #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

What a drag... Top Deck the Coastal Taipan enjoying a succulent meal! #coastaltaipan #snake #reptileencounters #reptiles #animals #cute #cuteanimals #animalvideos #animalpics #school #incursions #fun #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

This is Legolas, the Eastern Hooded Scaly Foot. These little guys are often mistaken for snakes however they are a species of flap-footed lizard. Unfortunately they are critically endangered in Victoria. #leglesslizard #reptileencounters #reptiles #animals #cute #cuteanimals #animalvideos #animalpics #school #incursions #fun #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife

Meet Darth Vader! #reptileencounters #reptiles #animals #cute #cuteanimals #animalvideos #animalpics #school #incursions #fun #educational #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeupclose #nativewildlife #australianwildlife