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Australian Reptile Park ‘Ranger Mick’ today officially marks his 60,000th show performed at the Park. From the two reptile shows, feeding Elvis the crocodile, koala talks, Tasmanian devil talks, spider talks, and more – Ranger Mick spends his days at the Australian Reptile Park educating visitors on the Park’s wildlife.

Ranger Mick started at the Park in 1992 with a noticeable love for animals and a flair for keeping visitors entertained and educated while telling stories and jokes to new audiences each and every day.

It’s estimated that over five million people have witnessed a Ranger Mick talk over the years. He also heads up the Education section at the Park and visits schools from the Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle to stand before hundreds of students at a time and introduce them in most cases to their first ever snake.

“It’s been a dream every step of the way being able to wake up every morning and talk about animals all day to visitors. I like to make jokes along the way and keep everyone’s attention the best I can, but there’s no better feeling than standing in front of everyone while a Lace Monitor decides to go to the toilet on you, mid-show,” says Ranger Mick.

Ranger Mick continued “In all honesty, I have had people come up to me after a show and say thanks to my snake bandage tutorial he was able to save his brother’s life and get him to hospital to receive some of our antivenom.

“I have seen many different visitors with different stories visiting here at the Australian Reptile Park over the years, and it truly never gets old listening to someone tell me about their impressive reptile collection or their favourite animal…there’s never a dull moment.”

Visitors can expect to see Ranger Mick around the park for a long time yet.

The Australian Reptile Park is currently celebrating its ‘Zooperheroes’ School Holidays event running until 18th April with a daily Superhero Stunt Show at 1pm and a jumping castle. The Australian Reptile Park is an immersive and interactive experience located the natural bush setting of the Central Coast of New South Wales, only 60 minutes from Sydney or Newcastle.

More information at www.reptilepark.com.au 

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