BURWOOD ZOO FIELD GUIDE
One Hour, Face to Face with Australia: Reptile Encounters’ Burwood Open Day
A one-hour, all-ages Open Day at Reptile Encounters HQ in Burwood brings live wildlife demonstrations, keeper Q&A and family-focused activities together—this guide helps you know what to expect and how to plan.
One Hour, Face to Face with Australia: Reptile Encounters’ Burwood Open Day.
Meet Australia’s amazing wildlife up close during lively demonstrations, chat with passionate keepers, and enjoy family fun in a natural zoo setting—an unforgettable hour of discovery and connection.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Famous interactive wildlife demonstration
Each one-hour time slot begins with Reptile Encounters’ well-known wildlife demonstration, where Wildlife Ambassadors introduce visitors to Australia’s most fascinating creatures, invite questions and allow photos during the session.
Meet animals and chat with keepers
After the demonstration, keepers and volunteers are available to answer questions and share behind-the-scenes insights into animal care and conservation at the zoo.
Kids’ entertainment and vegetarian BBQ
Open Days combine roving children’s entertainment with food available for purchase at a vegetarian BBQ, making the event a social, family-friendly outing.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
The Open Day condenses an intimate zoo visit into a focused hour: a live wildlife demonstration, a period for conversation with keepers and volunteers, then free time to explore habitats while children’s entertainment roves and a vegetarian BBQ operates on site.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this Open Day suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring family and friends; cameras are welcome—participants are invited to take photos during the demonstration.
Food is available for purchase at a vegetarian BBQ on site.
Open Days are presented in hour-long time slots; book online in advance to reserve a session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is an Open Day session?
Each time slot runs for one hour.
Where do I meet for the Open Day?
Meet at Reptile Encounters HQ, 2 Leslie Ct, Burwood VIC 3125.
How often are Open Days held?
Open Days are held twice a year.
What will I see and do during the visit?
Each session includes the famous interactive wildlife demonstration, opportunities to chat with keepers and volunteers, exploration of the zoo and children’s entertainment.
Is there food available on site?
Yes—food is available for purchase at a vegetarian BBQ during Open Days.
Who can attend?
Open Days are suitable for all ages.