Snake Encounter

Meet one of our beautiful pythons and discover why snakes are some of the most fascinating — and misunderstood — animals at Rockhampton Zoo.

Quick Details

Age: No minimum age, however, participation is not recommended for children under 3. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18+) who does not have to be paying participant.

Duration: Varies depending on the number of participants (Includes a short keeper talk and handling time.)

Cost: $18 per person

Group size: Up to 8 participants

When: 10.30am on Saturdays and Sundays (Available on all public holidays except Christmas Day)

Location: Meet at the ‘Meet here for your Snake Encounter’ sign at the Visitor Hub (front entrance building). Please arrive at least 5 minutes early. - please ensure you allow sufficient parking time.

What to Wear and Bring

Bring a mobile phone or camera if you would like photos. Zookeepers cannot take photos for you — a friend /family member can take them on your device.

Before You Book!

Please be aware that Ticket sales close at 7am the morning of the encounter!
Participants must be able to speak and understand English or be accompanied by a translator who is a paying participant in the encounter.
Rockhampton Regional Council and Rockhampton Zoo do not take any responsibility for any injuries or illnesses sustained by any of the participants, whether caused as a result of the animal encounter or as a result of being in the animal enclosure.
Participants who do not abide by these entry requirements will not be entitled to reschedule or to a refund.
Please read our full Terms and Conditions(PDF, 173KB) before booking a Snake Encounter.

Accessibility

Snake Encounters are fully accessible. If you have accessibility needs, please contact Rockhampton Zoo or Rockhampton Regional Council customer service to discuss how we can support your visit.