Reptile Encounters

Reptile Encounters is an interactive wildlife education provider based in Burwood, Victoria, serving the Melbourne metropolitan area for over a decade. The organisation offers engaging, curriculum-aligned wildlife shows and experiences featuring Australian native animals including crocodiles, snakes, lizards, frogs, insects, ring-tail possums, and tawny frogmouths. Its programs are delivered by degree-qualified presenters and cater to a wide range of audiences, from preschool and primary school incursions through to secondary students, birthday parties, corporate events, and private zoo tours. The emphasis is on hands-on encounters designed to reconnect people with nature, support wellbeing, and create lasting educational impact. Volunteer opportunities are also available for those passionate about wildlife. Highly regarded by schools and families across Melbourne, Reptile Encounters makes Australian wildlife accessible and exciting in an educational setting.