My wife and I visited today. She is in a wheelchair but we got around quite easily. Although a few... read more
My wife and I visited today. She is in a wheelchair but we got around quite easily. Although a few... read more
The little reptilarium is a fab little place with a surprising amount of animals. The different... read more
We often visit Fort Victoria for the amazing views, lovely cafe and of course the model railway but I think the Reptilarium is now the jewel in its crown.
There are so many interesting reptiles to see and each of the rooms are themed really well. The nocturnal area was a big hit with children and adults alike - with the torches we all felt like explorers!
The first room had benches in front of the tanks that little ones could use to stand on to see, these aren’t replicated in the other rooms but there are stools available for the smaller guests.
The entrance prices are really reasonable and any child under 3 goes free. The best part is they will stamp your hand so you can come and go all day. My Daughter loved coming back later in the day to see if any of the reptiles had moved!
wow! High praise, how can we top that.. look out 2019 were going to have keep on top of our game. Unfortunately space didnt allow for us to install viewing benches in the rainforest room as it would have prevented buggies and disabled access but hopefully the footstalls are an ok compromise.
Visited today , two nanas and three grandchildren , 10, 6 and 2 , we all enjoyed it very much . Children loved searching the exhibits until they could find the snakes , lizards ( dinosaurs according to the two year old ) and frogs etc . The torches in the nocturnal area were a great hit . We stood and watched the terrapins for ages , the little steps made it easy for small folk . You get your hand stamped on entry and can go in and out all day , we went for a ice cream and a walk around and then went back in again . Well done .
thank you! sounds like you had the perfect visit
This is a lovely little attraction in a unique building which is well worth a visit. Lots of really interesting reptiles on display in immaculate well scaped habitats and a very unusual nocturnal room where torches are provided to see all of the inhabitants. The highlight for us was the 70+ rescued turtles and terrapins housed in a large pool in the middle. A pot of turtle food can be bought from the well stocked gift shop along with snake skins and various pocket money toys. The owner is lovely and very knowledgeable and passionate about what she does and all in all this place is well worth a visit.
thank you for such lovely feedback
I really liked this place. I just popped in having seen a review on TripAdvisor. I didn't realise it was so close to the Norton Grange Hotel where I was staying, a short stroll along the beach. Entrance fee is #5 which may seem a lot for only three rooms and a gift shop but the attraction here is the animals. Dragons and snakes of all kinds, plus a nocturnal room with little torches provided, and the fabulous friendly terrapins. I got some great pix of the Frill Dragons.The lady owner is happy to answer questions and even feed the reptiles with locusts as you watch. I found the set up very relaxing and I felt close to nature here.
The gift shop is good too, I found plenty of little animal themed gifts that will please people, and some crystals for my own collection.
Highly recommend a visit
Thank you, glad you enjoyed your visit :)
Having been to the old Marine Aquarium many times, we thought it was only fair to check out the new occupants of the four arches. The owners really had been up against it in the few days before with a major leak in the turtle pond, however this didn't spoil our enjoyment, as there was something quite comedic about their temporary home of a deluxe Argos paddling pool with floating wooden lilos! Actually we probably got a better view of the turtles. Elsewhere my wife and I had great fun hunting well camouflaged reptiles (and arachnids), including the night dwellers by torchlight. I think we found all of them, which was immensely satisfying, after a few initial challenges. Luckily there was also a fossil sandbox for our slightly less patient three year old which kept him quiet for quite some time. For lovers of David Attenborough films, watching a monitor lizard devouring live grasshoppers was morbidly fascinating. A great addition to the Fort Victoria lineup.
thank you for visiting and the great feedback, ah yes the great flood of 2018!! not a time we wish to repeat or look back on fondly lol
More of a chance discovery as we were nearby, thought it was worth popping in. Bigger than appearances would suggest from outside as it goes under 4 arches of the Victorian Fort. Good little selection of reptiles to view and a large terrapin rescue pond/pool with some giant terrapins in it.
Thanks for the feedback, we are a bit of a "tardis"