Reptile House
Snakes, lizards, tortoises and amphibians in our warm indoor house.
The Reptile House is a warm indoor building, which makes it a reliable stop whatever the weather. Inside you will find royal pythons and a boa, veiled chameleons, bearded dragons and a pair of Aldabra giant tortoises who are often the stars of the room. A cooler amphibian wall holds tree frogs, poison dart frogs and native newts. Keepers run handling talks at set times where, weather and animal permitting, you can meet one of the calmer residents up close.
What you'll see
- Royal pythons and a resident boa
- Veiled chameleons and bearded dragons
- A pair of Aldabra giant tortoises
- Amphibian wall with tree frogs and poison dart frogs
Good to know
- The house is kept warm, so you may want to remove a coat while inside.
- Handling talks run at set times, listed on the entrance board.
Questions about reptile house
Can children hold the animals?
At the handling talks a keeper may bring out a calm animal for supervised, gentle contact. It depends on the animal on the day and is always keeper-led.
Is the Reptile House indoors?
Yes, it is a fully indoor, heated building, which makes it a good choice on a cold or wet day.
