July 2024
Moonlit Sanctuary is excited to announce the grand opening of the Moonlit Sanctuary Reptile Centre! Our newest attraction features an impressive collection of fascinating venomous snakes, pythons, a freshwater crocodile, green tree frogs, and a diverse array of lizards.
Visitors can now experience Australia’s snakes and amphibians in a whole new light, thanks to the purpose-built reptile habitats.
Each habitat in the new Reptile Centre has been meticulously designed to cater to the specific needs of its inhabitants. With precise requirements for temperature, humidity, water quality, and lighting, the custom-built facility features seven climate-controlled zones that provide basking, climbing, and camouflage areas for the very particular residents. The enclosures replicate Southeastern Bushland, Central Australia, and the scrubland of Western Australia.
We were honoured to have Nicola Craddock, Executive Director of the Zoo and Aquarium Association of Australasia (ZAA), join us to officially open the Centre on Thursday, 4th July. The ZAA represents the collective voice of zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries, and wildlife parks across Australasia, that operate to the highest standards.
“Our Reptile Centre represents a significant milestone in our mission to inspire and educate our guests about the critical role amphibians and reptiles play in our ecosystems,” said Michael Johnson, owner and director of Moonlit Sanctuary.
“This new space highlights some of Australia’s wildlife that don’t always receive a lot of love but are crucial to our ecosystems. It allows us to continue our mission of strengthening the bond between humans and wildlife by providing access and education around a great range of fascinating reptiles and fostering an appreciation for them,” he continued.
