Port Stephens Animal Adventures
ProHighlights
- Pat and hand-feed sharks, rays and eels from the edge, or step into the shallow pools in a wetsuit to get among them
- Hold snakes, lizards and baby crocodiles for photos, and visit three indoor billabongs with more than 20 crocs
- Kids' party bookings include a reserved party area for an hour, then all-day entry for every guest
About Port Stephens Animal Adventures
Port Stephens Animal Adventures is an indoor wildlife attraction at Bobs Farm, home to close to 300 animals. Pools of sharks and rays sit beside reptile enclosures, an aviary of macaws and finches, a small farmyard with sheep, goats and an alpaca, and three indoor billabongs holding more than 20 crocodiles, led by Rocksteady, a 4.8-metre saltwater croc. Visits are hands-on. Guests can pat and feed the sharks, rays and eels from the edge, or pay a little extra to wade into the shallow pools with them. Keepers bring out snakes, lizards and turtles for photos, and the MEGA ticket adds holding a baby crocodile, time with the macaws and turtle feeding. Older children and grown-ups can also book the croc swim, which puts them in the water behind a clear barrier, followed by a large shark and grouper feed. Kids' birthday parties are booked for a minimum of 10 guests. The package reserves a party area with tables and seating for one hour, includes all-day entry, shark and ray food and a group snake or lizard encounter. Families can bring their own food and drinks, with a fridge, freezer and microwave on hand. Optional upgrades add the in-water experience or MEGA extras. Send an enquiry to book a party date.
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Pricing
General entry (Shark, Ray and Reptile ticket): $45 adults, $35 children aged 3 to 12, $40 concession and $150 for a family of four. MEGA ticket from $70 for adults. Croc swim: $250 adults and $220 for children aged 8 to 16.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a kids' birthday party?
Party packages are $35 for each guest when booked ahead, with a minimum of 10 guests. No more than half the guests can be grown-ups, and anyone not included in the original booking pays standard admission at the gate.
What does the party package include?
A reserved party area with tables and seating for one hour for food, cake and presents, all-day entry including the crocodile billabongs, shark and ray food shared between every two guests, a group snake or lizard encounter with photos, and locker and fridge use.
Can we bring our own party food?
Yes. Families bring their own food and drinks, and the party area has access to a fridge, freezer and microwave. Everyday visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and eat beside the shark and ray pools too.
What upgrades are available for party guests?
The in-water shark and ray experience is $8 for each guest, and the MEGA upgrade, which adds a macaw encounter and a baby crocodile encounter with a group photo, is $12 for children and $20 for grown-ups. Upgrades must be pre-booked with the party.
Is the centre open in bad weather?
Yes. The whole attraction is indoors, so parties and visits go ahead rain or shine. It opens from 9am to 5pm daily and closes only on Christmas Day.
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Athena Hilton
2 months ago
Such a great place to visit, staff are amazing and so friendly. Felt very welcoming as soon as we arrived. 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Animals were amazing.
NAZISH ANWAR
4 months ago
Highly recommend! A hidden gem on the way to Anna Bay! 🌟 Finding Port Stephens Animal Adventures completely made our day. We arrived close to closing time, but the staff were so courteous and welcoming. They still made…
Lani Clarke-Knuth
5 months ago
Kia is a legend. He was really passionate about all the animals especially the crocodiles and knew everything about them. He made our experience absolutely amazing, a once in a lifetime opportunity. There is so many up c…
Ray
6 months ago
We spent 6 hours here today, and didn’t want to leave! The best animal experiences of our lives, biggest thanks to both Isabella and Riley, they really brought together the atmosphere. You can really feel the love for th…
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