Meet one of our beautiful pythons and discover why snakes are some of the most fascinating — and misunderstood — animals at Rockhampton Zoo.
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.
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.
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.
If you have any questions, check out our Snake Encounter FAQs(PDF, 145KB)
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$18 per person