Armadale Reptile & Wildlife Centre

Armadale Reptile and Wildlife Centre is a specialist reptile and native wildlife attraction located in Armadale, south-east of Perth in Western Australia, open daily from 10am to 4pm (closed Wednesdays). Established in 1995, the centre displays over 70 species of mostly native reptiles and wildlife, including a large female saltwater crocodile, a broad range of snakes, lizards, turtles, tree frogs, cockatoos, dingoes, emus, marsupials, owls, and wedge-tailed eagles. Two hands-on reptile handling sessions run each day at 11am and 2pm, allowing visitors to touch and hold docile snakes and lizards. Owners Klaas and Mieke Gaikhorst have been rescuing and rehabilitating native animals for over 45 years, and their passion for dispelling fear and misunderstanding of reptiles infuses every aspect of the centre, making it a fascinating and educational destination for curious visitors of all ages.