The Latest Breaking News from Australian Reptile Park

'Don't be a hero': warning after weather conditions point to dangerous snake season

Snakes are on the move.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31

The day a dinosaur stopped traffic on the Central Coast

'Ploddy' is believed to be Australia's first giant roadside icon, predating the Big Banana.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 8

Croc spotted behind a Bunnings rescued after 30 hours

After several unsuccessful attempts to catch a freshwater crocodile in a suburban creek, Billy Collett and colleagues grabbed torches and paddles.

AAP · Mar 2

Deadly male funnel-web spider 'Hercules' breaks record as biggest ever discovered

"Hercules" the funnel-web spider is the largest male of the species ever found.

LiveScience · Jan 8, 2024

Monstrous funnel-web spider ‘Herculese’ breaks record in Australia

It has surpassed the previous record-holder, named ‘Colossus’

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

Metre-long freshwater crocodile found in NSW Central Coast backyard

A metre-long female crocodile, believed to be an escaped or dumped pet, was found jammed against a fence by Umina home owners while doing some yard work on Sunday.

ABC News · May 1, 2023

Blood ice blocks keep creatures cool

HOW do reptiles beat the heat? Some time under a cool sprinkler. Or maybe a refreshing 'bloodsicle' - blood ice blocks - for the carnivores.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 19, 2023

Funnel-web spiders come out to play amid perfect weather conditions

Australians have been put on notice as recent humid weather has one of the world's most deadly arachnids coming out of hiding.

The New Daily · Nov 27, 2022

Endangered Manning River turtles released into wild after egg rescue during Black Summer

In a milestone moment, 10 endangered Manning River turtles have been released back into the wild after being rescued during the 2020 bushfire disaster.

ABC News · Oct 25, 2022

Romance blooms in kermitted breeding program

It's hoped that the species will one day be returned to the wild.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 22, 2022