Who owns the Australian Reptile Park?

John Weigel
John Weigel – Owner & Director John has owned the Australian Reptile Park with his wife Robyn since the 1980s and has turned the zoo into the success it is today. John still oversees all Park operations and construction to this day.

How big is Elvis the crocodile?

Arguably the most famous resident at the Australian Reptile Park, Elvis the crocodile has been given the title of “Australia’s Crankiest Crocodile” after stealing a lawn mower off his keepers in 2011. He measures in at just under 5 metres long, making him one of the biggest in captivity.

When did the Australian Reptile Park open?

September 7, 1996Australian Reptile Park / Opened

Australian Reptile Park established July 1958 (opened to public October 3, 1959); park re-opened at current site September 7, 1996; the Ocean Beach Aquarium (Reptile Park’s precursor) was opened in 1950.

How old was Eric the crocodile?

At 60 years, 5m in length and weighing 700kg, Eric was the largest crocodile in NSW and the star of Gosford’s Australian Reptile Park at the time of his death. Handed over to the park in 1989, Eric was labelled a “problem crocodile” from an early age.

Who is Jay Brewer?

Jay Brewer, owner of Prehistoric Pets in Fountain Valley, holds Twinkie, a 22 foot-long Albino Reticulated Python. Brewer has turned his store into more of an interactive, educational party location for children, not just a pet store that sells lizards and snakes.

Is Tim Faulkner still at the Australian Reptile Park?

The park is home to Tim Faulkner, the Australian Reptile Park General Manager and wildlife expert. In recent years the park has also been a frequent feature on Bondi Vet and The Wild Life of Tim Faulkner.

Is Elvis the crocodile alive?

Although 55, Elvis still is one handsome crocodile with all of his limbs and teeth and is often called the ‘George Clooney’ of the Crocodile world. A humongous living dinosaur such as Elvis deserves nothing short of the best, the best being a MASSIVE birthday treat in the form of a cow leg!

What happened to Elvis the crocodile?

It is speculated that the character was retired due to budget cuts as a result of Vice’s declining ratings, or to increase the more serious tone of Seasons 3-5. In an homage to the original Elvis, the children’s series Clarissa Explains It All (which debuted in 1991) featured a baby alligator by the same name.