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  • Times:

    11:45am and 2:30pm daily
    NSW Spring School Holidays Only
  • Cost:

    Free with your Zoo entry
  • Top tip:

    Seats fill up fast
    Be sure to arrive early

Discover the world of reptiles


Don't miss the Reptiles Alive! live show this school holidays. Discover the incredible adaptations of reptiles and amphibians from Australia and around the world, and come face-to-face with our scaly friends.

Watch on as Taronga’s presenters introduce these often-misunderstood animals and explain how they move, hunt and survive in their natural habitats.

Meet the animals

Did you know?

of the world’s reptile species live in Australia
of Australian reptiles and amphibians are not found anywhere 
most venomous snake in the world lives in Australia – the Inland Taipan 
native frogs can be found throughout Australia
of the world’s reptile species live in Australia
of Australian reptiles and amphibians are not found anywhere 
most venomous snake in the world lives in Australia – the Inland Taipan 
native frogs can be found throughout Australia


GIO has been a Principal Partner of Taronga since 2024, supporting Taronga’s ongoing commitment to vital wildlife conservation work and environmental education.