ALICE SPRINGS REPTILE CENTRE

Alice Springs Reptile Centre opened in January 2000 and showcases Northern Territory reptiles. More than 100 reptiles of over thirty species are exhibited indoors and outside in naturally landscaped surrounds.

The sensational saltwater crocodile exhibit opened in 2002 offering a fantastic close-up view of this mighty predator providing an amazing photo opportunity.

Rex and the staff personally welcome everyone into the Reptile Centre and are always available to answer your questions. A major feature of the Reptile Centre is the opportunity to get close to the “locals”. Informative talks are offered daily which may involve the feeding and handling of the friendlier reptiles.

The Reptile Centre is continually evolving with the newest addition being the amazing Fossil Cave. It took Erica and Murray from Nature Themes almost five weeks to construct the interior of the Fossil Cave.

Michael Durrant spent months casting the hundreds of fossil specimens for the exhibit which traces the rise of the reptilian fauna from the sea over 200 million years ago to the present. The Fossil Cave is a welcomed addition to the Reptile Centre providing a fascinating look at the reptiles that once dominated our vast landscape.

The Fossil Cave is the ideal place to start your visit to the Reptile Centre. Journey through time to see the reptiles that once roamed our ancient land, then move into the live exhibits to get up close to the reptile fauna that dominates the Northern Territory landscapes today.

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