Wild School Incursions!
Reptile Encounters shows are perfect for school incursions. Transform your classroom into a wildlife haven with a wildlife show from Reptile Encounters.
Choose from one of our six popular shows.
This show is interactive and will captivate students as they learn about the weird and wonderful characteristics of Australian reptiles.
Everyone will have the chance to interact with spiny-leaf stick insects, frogs, turtles, bob-tail lizards, monitor (goanna) lizards, dragon lizards, pythons, and even a crocodile. You won’t believe your eyes!
Insects & Minibeasts
Students will be amazed as they uncover the fascinating world of insects and minibeasts.
Your class will meet and learn about spiny-leaf stick insects, huge goliath stick insects, giant burrowing cockroaches, millipedes, giant centipedes, hermit crabs, tarantulas, scorpions, and even a predator (goanna lizard). Awe inspiring and fascinating!
Take an underwater adventure with the Aqualife encounter. Get a close up look at the fascinating life that inhabits our creeks, rivers and water systems. Learn interesting facts about gold mystery snails, blue yabbies, yellow tail catfish, barramundi, perch, mudskippers, mono’s, gudgeons, saratoga, frogs, turtles and even a crocodile. Visit the spectacular underwater world!
Feathers, Fur & Scales
Students will learn the difference between feathered, furry and scaly creatures in this hands-on display of animal life. Everyone will get an up-close look at a hand-raised marsupial, rainforest parrot, freshwater turtle, shingleback lizard, monitor lizard, pythons and even a crocodile! Learn about what they eat, where they live and more. Imagine the reaction!
Threatened & Endangered Species
This program will enlighten students about a range of animals at risk of extinction. The focus will be on the causes of extinction and what can be done to help the plight of our environment. Animals that will be discussed in the program include growling grass frogs, mary river turtle, yellow spotted monitor, red tail black cockatoo, spotted quoll, woma python, pilbara olive python and salt water crocodile.
Stars of the Sea
In this amazing show, students will get their hands wet learning about our fascinating marine life. Check out what lives in our very own Port Phillip Bay; sea stars, elephant snails, sea urchins, octopus, sea horse, spider crabs, puffer fish, stingrays and even a port jackson shark. As much fun as a day at the beach!
High-Standard Shows Tailored to Your Classroom
There is no better way to learn about our Australian wildlife than with a Reptile Encounters school incursion. Reptile Encounters programs have been written by teachers and comply with VELS standards of learning. Our one hour shows are informative, fun and interactive for children of all ages. This is an experience students are sure to remember!
All shows are tailored to student age and class size. Suitable for pre-school to junior high school age. Prices for multiple shows are based on shows performed on the same day. Your Reptile Encounter takes 1 hour and is limited to 30 students.
All animals are subject to availability.
Contact: 1300 427 627
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Fantastic fun and education for allBy danipashi on 11/06/2011 7:44:55 PM
Brandon had his 7th birthday party today with 12 friends ranging in age from 4 - 9 years. Most were boys who were so excited to touch and hold each reptile. The joy on their faces summed up the day. Josh was amazing, and you could see the passion for his reptiles in his eyes. He has a wealth of knowledge and did very well to keep the boys entertained for an hour. I highly (...) Read more
A job well done!By Annette on 16/05/2011 8:43:30 PM
Our daughter had a great party today and it all had to do with the exceptional job that Adam did for us. We had around 25 kids at a prep age and he was fantastic with them throughout the entire show. Not only did he keep their attention for the entire hour and make them laugh, but he remembered every child's name! Parents were also encouraged to join in - which just (...) Read more