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Serpentarium Wildlife Park Tasmania is an indoor reptile exhibit, presenting exotic captive bred reptiles. All our species recieve personal attention and the best in husbandry care as we totally love our reptiles.

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Child $18.00 2-12 yrs. old
Adult $26.00 above 12yrs old
Family $75.00 2 Adults, 2 child
Pension $18.00 60yrs old and above
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Multiple facilities are available to ensure visitors have a pleasant day with us at the Serpentarium.

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11:00AM - 03:00PM

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What People Say
  • 5 star review  Incredible reptile experience at Serpentarium! The reptiles enclosures are immaculate and all the reptiles look healthy and happy! The carpet python handling experience is AMAZING! Staff are fabulous - friendly, helpful and ensure you get the most out of your reptile handling experience. Highly recommend - a must do on the East Coast!

    Liona Lee Avatar Liona Lee
  • 5 star review  Definitely the best experience I have ever had. The staff are so nice and informative. Would recommend visiting even if you never thought you wouldn't like reptiles. We will definitely be returning customers. Thank you to all the staff for your time.

    Craig Handley Avatar Craig Handley
  • 5 star review  My family had a great time at the Serpentarium in St. Helen's! I will never forget it actually and will Return. Very reasonable pricing. Quite accessible. The variety of reptiles on display was bigger than expected, and we were thoroughly informed about each species by the knowledgeable staff and volunteers. The hands-on experience was a highlight, allowing us to interact closely with the reptiles, an unforgettable memory for all of us. What stood out the most was the genuine passion and dedication of the hosts, it wasn’t just a job or business but a love. They generously spent time and energy ensuring both the animals and visitors had a fantastic time. The children were captivated, and the adults were equally enchanted by the amazing reptiles. A must-visit for anyone seeking an educational and enjoyable day out with the family! 🐍🌿 thank you for your hospitality, we will be back

    nickflight Avatar nickflight
  • 5 star review  Absolutely incredible, the reptiles on display are well presented in their encolusures. The staff are wonderful and ensure everyone enjoys the full experience of snake handling and turtle feeding. There are also a few tame furry and feathered friends to add to the experience. Nice little Cafe for coffee and snacks here aswell. Serpentarium Wildlife Park is a must visit.

    rohan maddox Avatar rohan maddox
  • 5 star review  Great Serpentarium! Definitely worth a visit!! Great for the children! The staff were lovely, patient and professional. We were able to handle a python and this was included in the admission fee. Thanks for making it a memorable experience for us!

    C M Avatar C M
  • 5 star review  An excellent experience! Highly recommended.
    Amazing indoor reptile park with a range of snakes and lizards. The staff and animals were great. A wonderful way to safely interact with snakes and learn about reptiles.

    Michael Cockburn Avatar Michael Cockburn
  • 5 star review  This was our second visit after recommending it to our parents for years, we finally got them here! Such an awesome experience each time, the whole family had a go at snake handling, the snakes are always very relaxed and happy to hang about. We always recommend this place to friends and family when travelling to St Helens, definitely make the effort to come take a look! 😁

    Saxen Young Avatar Saxen Young
  • 5 star review  Matthew is so knowledgeable about all his reptiles and snakes and Jen and all the keepers are so helpful. The animals are so well kept and loved and respected this is hands down the only place to experience these animals. To be up close and personal with a green anaconda is incredible and the pythons are so comfortable being held. We are from Hobart but always call in for a visit to our favourite snakes Scales, Mickey and Cuddles

    Sam Adams Avatar Sam Adams
  • 5 star review  The serpentarium in st Helen’s is one of the best I have been too. The owners are extremely dedicated to their beautiful animals and put all their heart and soul into everything they do. You can see just by visiting how well they are looked after and how dedicated each person who works there not only the owners in what they do. The interaction with the public and the shared knowledge not only to adults but our youth is so invaluable but a must. The up and personal encounters are very awesome too. Where else would I get to touch, sit and see one of the worlds biggest snakes. Mickey you will always be my favourite oh and of course matt and Jen. Do yourself a favour everyone and visit, volunteer even donate to this awesome place. I will be back

    Sam Somerfield Avatar Sam Somerfield
  • 5 star review  Best secret in St Helens. Amazing exhibit of pythons, and an incredible experience interacting with the animals. Great for couples, family or friends! Great to meet Russel the diamond python, and the team was amazing.

    Alastair B Avatar Alastair B
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    5 star review  The experience was intimate and throughly enjoyable. We got up close and friendly with a python and the tortoise family whilst they had their lunch.
    Totally recommend the experience to everyone who visits St Helens.
    The staff and owners were knowledgeable and friendly.

    Jeanette B Avatar Jeanette B

    5 star review  Wondful experience. What they lack in exhibits, they make up for in close hands on interactions. The team made sure everyone had some time with the snakes, were very informitive, helpful, friendly, and eager to please. Very long drive but would return again.

    Luke Molnar (LexGear) Avatar Luke Molnar (LexGear)

    5 star review  We could not recommend this place more. Jen and her family went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and share all of their amazing knowledge with us. 10/10 would love to visit again.

    Emily Madden Avatar Emily Madden

    5 star review  Wonderful experience. The owners passion for his animals is outstanding. Very informative and great for kids.

    Barry Anlezark Avatar Barry Anlezark

    5 star review  Fantastic experience, highly educational, incredible staff, clean, incredible

    Shannyn Palmell Avatar Shannyn Palmell

    5 star review  Definitely worth a visit if your passing through or staying in st helens.
    The owners are very knowledgeable and have a genuine passion for what they do. The children are also amazing with the reptiles and great to chat with 😊
    A great hands on experience, my son absolutely loved! We will definitely be returning again for a third time.

    Casey G Avatar Casey G

    5 star review  Absolutely amazing snake and reptile centre, Matt and Jen have a huge passion for their animals. Informative,fascinating and hands on, brilliant for the kids and adults alike.

    Daniel Burke Avatar Daniel Burke

    5 star review  The staff are amazing, the serpentarium is great for all ages and very interactive highly recommend

    Good Job Avatar Good Job

    5 star review  Great little reptile park just outside of St Helens. Snake handling show at 12pm is the highlight for kids as well as feeding the kangaroos.

    Rohan Stevens Avatar Rohan Stevens

    5 star review  I really loved the experience at this place. May be little but the knowledge and love they have for their animals. Got to get up close and personal to the snakes and turtles.

    Tepi Schmidt Avatar Tepi Schmidt

    5 star review  First visit was to the Serpentarium Wildlife Park, whose focus is on snakes but with other reptiles plus a few marsupials and even a pair of blue and gold Macaw thrown in. There are some Australian snakes but none who are venomous and an odd collection of exotic snakes, including a boa constrictor and an anaconda! We were given an excellent talk from one of the staff. Full of information and useful anecdotes. We were given ample opportunity to hold/caress/express love for the snake on display. We abstained. The small Bennet's Wallaby pair were cute and the Macaw were loud and colourful.

    All of the snakes and lizards and even the Chinese turtles, were in glass cages appropriate for their size, contained in a building. I didn't really have a problem with the containment that I usually do as these animals have all been bred in captivity but I thought it was a pity there was an under representation of Australian animals. However, given the high proportion of Australian snakes which are highly venomous, it makes sense that they concentrate on those that are not.

    It was an impressive facility and value for money,

    PeterLangston Avatar PeterLangston

    5 star review  Over priced for what was shown. The snakes were very interesting and they had a wide variety. Staff were also interesting. But also couldn’t decipher who was staff and who wasn’t as there was a lot of small children wearing uniforms. Would go again if I had a small child with me.

    Charles Avatar Charles

    5 star review  What an incredible experience. We were fortunate to visit when it was quiet and the snake experience we had exceeded all expectations. The team were excellent and provided an unbelievable experience for my four year old and me, mum on the other hand wasn’t so keen on being close to the snakes. Thanks to the team!

    richard austin Avatar richard austin

    5 star review  fantastic place to visit ,very friendly and welcoming, great for the whole family, easy access,thanks

    Jenny Chandler Avatar Jenny Chandler

    5 star review  We had a wonderful day with Mathew and his volunteers. We had an amazing hands on experience with many of the reptiles and up and personal encounters with others. We will most definitely be back! How lucky is Tassie to have this! A real hidden gem.

    Sophie Allen Avatar Sophie Allen

    5 star review  I had the best experience today. The guide had an amazing knowledge of all the animals and you can see he really cares about them. 100% recommend you come and visit

    Jessica Avatar Jessica

    5 star review  We absolutely loved it and the kids also learned what to do in the bush if they see a snake..
    you’ve got to keep your hands down they kept saying 😅🙌🏻💕

    Karen Brittain Flynn Avatar Karen Brittain Flynn

    5 star review  An excellent experience for children and adults alike. We were able to handle tortoises and huge reptiles which was amazing. The presenter was absolutely wonderful with little children. A very welcoming and casual venue with a wide range of reptiles to see. Highly recommend.

    Helen Munro Avatar Helen Munro

    5 star review  Incredible park with friendly and knowledgeable staff members! We were lucky enough to experience 1 on 1 interactions with a few members of their park! We got to feed the kangaroos, handle and pet Dolly the Stimsons Python and had a little play with Tortellini the 7yr tortoise. A great time was had by all! Thanks for having us!

    Jared Brandt Avatar Jared Brandt

    5 star review  An excellent experience! Highly recommended.
    Amazing indoor reptile park with a range of snakes and lizards. The staff and animals were great. A wonderful way to safely interact with snakes and learn about reptiles.

    Michael Cockburn Avatar Michael Cockburn

    5 star review  Well worth a visit! Friendly, knowledgeable staff, amazing displays, lots to see, very interesting and family friendly!

    Kylie Embury Avatar Kylie Embury

    5 star review  Absolutely amazing visit! The staff were very friendly, and the collection of beautiful animals is astounding. It is a small and growing business, with an excellent owner who seriously loves the animals. Today I held a snake named Cuddles, whose name did not mislead. She was a well tempered and beautiful snake. The owner was very good with children as there were small children that were shown how to handle the snake and seemed to have a wonderful time. The prices are very reasonable, with the staff always trying to provide the best price for the customers. The gift shop has a wide selection of appropriately priced goods. To anyone that is thinking about going to tasmania, and especially the east coast, this is a must to vist. If i ever come to tasmania again this will definitely be high priority.

    paul Chandler Avatar paul Chandler

    5 star review  What an incredible experience!
    One of our boys is obsessed with snakes and we all had such an amazing time here. We learned so much and enjoyed the whole experience.
    Clean facilities, friendly owners and I highly recommend stopping by with your family 👌

    Steph Needham Avatar Steph Needham

    5 star review  Very well set up and really great staff. All the reptiles were really looked after and attention to detail in the displays was amazing. Very wheelchair accessible as well. Loved the 'junior wildlife warrior_ Sam' He was so cute. WELL WORTH A VISIT.

    jennie slinger Avatar jennie slinger

    5 star review  They are Very friendly and we had many good experience was so fun!!!

    Fuwa Fuwa Daisakusen Avatar Fuwa Fuwa Daisakusen

    5 star review  Incredible reptile experience at Serpentarium! The reptiles enclosures are immaculate and all the reptiles look healthy and happy! The carpet python handling experience is AMAZING! Staff are fabulous - friendly, helpful and ensure you get the most out of your reptile handling experience. Highly recommend - a must do on the East Coast!

    Liona Lee Avatar Liona Lee

    5 star review  Anaconda is the highlight of this place along with baby kangaroos

    Ankit Gautam Avatar Ankit Gautam

    5 star review  Amazing loved my time here (denise and leo

    leo peck Avatar leo peck

    5 star review  We loved this place! The keepers passion for the reptiles came through in the beautiful displays and great information and handling. Couldnt recommend this place enough!

    Nnikkybb Avatar Nnikkybb

    5 star review  Such a great morning out. Kids and adults alike thoroughly enjoyed the animals and atmosphere. Super friendly hosts, even down to the dogs that greet you at the front door. Very hands on, and just enough information to keep us interested but not bored. Good value for money. Highly recommended.

    Maureen Fromholtz Avatar Maureen Fromholtz

    5 star review  A great experience, we thought we had missed the interactive experience but because they weren't that busy we got to hold a snake, on our own and around our necks together. Staff are well educated and more than willing to answer questions. A hidden Tasmanian gem of a place. My wife and I will definitely be going back.

    Kim Britten Avatar Kim Britten

    5 star review  My family had a great time at the Serpentarium in St. Helen's! I will never forget it actually and will Return. Very reasonable pricing. Quite accessible. The variety of reptiles on display was bigger than expected, and we were thoroughly informed about each species by the knowledgeable staff and volunteers. The hands-on experience was a highlight, allowing us to interact closely with the reptiles, an unforgettable memory for all of us. What stood out the most was the genuine passion and dedication of the hosts, it wasn’t just a job or business but a love. They generously spent time and energy ensuring both the animals and visitors had a fantastic time. The children were captivated, and the adults were equally enchanted by the amazing reptiles. A must-visit for anyone seeking an educational and enjoyable day out with the family! 🐍🌿 thank you for your hospitality, we will be back

    nickflight Avatar nickflight

    5 star review  The Serpentarium Wildlife Park - St Helens.

    If you are a reptile lover you will love this place! snakes, turtles, lizards and the giant green ANACONDA!
    The heated indoor reptile exhibit and museum displays exotic captive breeds, unique indigenous artifacts with gem and crystal displays.
    The enclosures are fully decorated with their own theme, you can experience an interactive and interpretive keeper presentation at 12:00 noon daily where you can hold a python.
    Very educational for everyone, the owners are absolutely wonderful and so welcoming and great with the kids.
    Make sure to put it on your bucket list when travelling the NE of the state.
    open everyday from 11am-to 4pm, 7 days a week.

    Jillian Saddington Avatar Jillian Saddington

    5 star review  Great place to visit. Very welcoming and friendly owners. Reptile enclosures well thought out and lots to look at. We spent about an hour here without kids.

    Tracey Gerrets Avatar Tracey Gerrets

    5 star review  Nice and quiet environment, friendly owner and staffs! They treated the animals as though they were part of their family. We had a great time at Serpentarium and even got a chance to have had a close encounter with the carpet python and the joey. You can find a giant anaconda in its enclosure and we were lucky enough to see it move! Worth spending time and support this awesome business if you travel to St Helens. Kids would love to explore this place!

    L T Avatar L T

    5 star review  What a great experience. Come for the amazing reptiles and stay for the friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate staff. They guys provide a great service and experience. We got to cuddle a south American Anaconda. My 2 year old had a ball! I also hav3 to shout out the wonderfully arranged enclosures, very artistic and creative. Well done guys!

    Elliot Redwin Avatar Elliot Redwin

    5 star review  Fabulous place to visit, for adults and kids. Staff very friendly and lots of fun.
    Snakes are amazing, beautiful enclosures.
    My son on a walking stick during visit and staff super helpful.
    Had to drag the teens home.

    Lee Watkins Avatar Lee Watkins

    5 star review  Wow! Wow!
    Well I can’t speak highly enough of this family run business. They are so passionate about their wild life and so informative.
    The Rio cafe is a must for a light lunch or just a coffee.
    Thankyou Jennifer Matthew & family for a wonderful experience

    Sue Mylonas Avatar Sue Mylonas

    5 star review  This was our second visit after recommending it to our parents for years, we finally got them here! Such an awesome experience each time, the whole family had a go at snake handling, the snakes are always very relaxed and happy to hang about. We always recommend this place to friends and family when travelling to St Helens, definitely make the effort to come take a look! 😁

    Saxen Young Avatar Saxen Young

    5 star review  Great place to visit. Very welcoming and knowledgeable staff. We were able to hand feed the kangaroos, bottle feed the baby wallabies and pademelon as well as meeting some of the snakes, tortoises and lizards. The food in the cafe was good and reasonably priced.

    Chris Campbell Avatar Chris Campbell

    5 star review  Lots of snakes and reptiles, very informative and interactive, make sure you are there for the 12pm show.

    Jane R Avatar Jane R

    5 star review  This place was really fantastic. The enclosures were really intricately decorated and you can tell the animals are well cared for. They allowed for lots of hands on interaction with the animals and we were provided with lots of interesting information. Well worth a visit and we look forward to visiting again next time we are in town.

    KDenehy Avatar KDenehy

    5 star review  Such a great set up. We took our son and friends for his 8th birthday and it was the perfect morning out. They got to hold tortoises, snakes and loved the interaction with the blue macaw. The owners are lovely and so caring about how the reptiles are treated. A great morning out for the family.

    Jodie Cooper Avatar Jodie Cooper

    5 star review  Unbelievable experience! Great range and knowledge of reptiles and got to lay around and play with Micky the anaconda, something you couldn’t do anywhere else in the world. Very well priced, Mathew and his team made the visit 100%. Will definitely return. Highly recommend.

    Kurt Dolting Avatar Kurt Dolting

    5 star review  A wonderful hands on experience for all.

    This has to be the best kept conservation zoo we've visited in Tasmania. Exceptionally clean and well kept reptile displays, with knowledgeable handlers and volunteers.

    Such important work to care and rehabilitate reptiles illegally gained and mistreated.

    Binalong-ride Beach Shack Avatar Binalong-ride Beach Shack

    5 star review  Very good, you get to hand feed kangaroos and pet them. We got to hold snakes and pet turtles. Beautiful animals and kind staff. Definitely recommend.

    Bryce Avatar Bryce

    5 star review  Fantastic and interactive experience!! The keepers are so enthusiastic and passionate about their work, and gave such an informative presentation. Well worth a visit!!

    N Harrison Avatar N Harrison

    5 star review  Absolutely wonderful. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and very knowledgeable. Put this place on your list it’s well worth the visit.

    Adam Duggan Avatar Adam Duggan

    5 star review  Wonderful experience, the staff were friendly and helpful. We all got to hold and pat the snake. Would highly recommend. Thanks guys

    Shep C Avatar Shep C

    5 star review  Best secret in St Helens. Amazing exhibit of pythons, and an incredible experience interacting with the animals. Great for couples, family or friends! Great to meet Russel the diamond python, and the team was amazing.

    Alastair B Avatar Alastair B
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Welcome!

Serpentarium Wildlife Park is open everyday from 11am-to 3pm, 7 days a week, located at 5 West St., St Helens.

Serpentarium is a heated indoor reptile exhibit and museum displaying exotic captive breed reptiles, unique indigenous artefacts with gem and crystal displays.

Featuring the Green Anaconda, Reticulated Python and our Indian Star Tortoises.

Experience our interactive and interpretive keeper presentation at 12:00 noon daily.

Enjoy a coffee and lunch from 12 to 2pm at Rios Cafe with admission into Serpentarium and private party catering available upon request.

Serpentarium’s ideal is to raise awareness of reptiles and support the conservation, preservation, and appreciation of nature.

We have plenty of space and can provide you with social distancing comforts and security, with hand washing facilities inside and outside with hand sanitizer available.

Phone 6376 1015.

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