Alice Springs Reptile Centre opened in January 2000 and showcases Northern Territory reptiles. More than 100 reptiles of over sixty species are exhibited indoors and outside in naturally landscaped surrounds. The sensational saltwater crocodile exhibit opened in 2002 offering a fantastic close-up view of this mighty predator providing an amazing photo opportunity.

Rex and the staff personally welcome everyone into the Reptile Centre and are always available to answer your questions. A major feature of the Reptile Centre is the opportunity to get close to the “locals”. Informative talks are offered daily which may involve the feeding and handling of the friendlier reptiles.

School groups are made especially welcome. The children are given a guided tour of the Reptile Centre, are made aware of the snakes that live in the area, how to avoid encounters with wild snakes and current first- aid measures. Squeals of delight can be heard during the handling time whilst parents and teachers hide in the corner!

Coach groups and special interest groups are also welcome with tours of the Reptile Centre tailored to your needs and time commitments. Bookings are advisable and appreciated.

Corporate Reptile Awareness courses provided by the Alice Springs Reptile Centre are also available. Government agencies, mining companies and major resorts can have courses tailored to their specific needs. All courses include reptile awareness, avoidance and first-aid techniques.

Photographers, artists, television and film crews are well catered for. The Reptile Centre is able to provide an extensive range of species and if required reptiles can be transported off-site to remote locations. Rex’s reptiles have featured in numerous publications and major film and television shows including:

* National Geographic Magazine
* ABC Natural History Unit - Natural Born Cheats
* American Visa television commercial
* New Zealand’s Bounty Hunter television show
* Animal Hospital - Channel 9 Australia

Major film credits include:
* “Untamed Australia” a documentary produced by a major French company for the Discovery Channel aired worldwide in 2000. Rex’s reptiles were filmed in remote locations including Mt Conner and Curtain Springs near Uluru in Central Australia and then flown to the Top End to be filmed on location at Mt Borradaile in the majestic untouched Arnhem Land escarpment.
* “Surviving the Wild - The Australian Desert - Reptiles” a documentary produced for the Discovery Channel by a major French film company and televised worldwide in 2000. Rex’s reptiles travelled extensively throughout Central Australia to remote locations including the Devils Marbles near Tennant Creek and Rainbow Valley, south of Alice Springs.
* “IMAX Australia: Land Beyond Time” produced by Living Pictures (Australia), filmed in 2001 for release worldwide in IMAX cinemas in 2002. The Reptile Centre provided numerous reptiles for filming in locations surrounding Alice Springs in Central Australia.