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Come see the most spectacular reptiles of Costa Rica and other parts of the world.
Inquire about Large Groups & Night Tours
OPEN EVERYDAY 9 am – 4:30 pm
506-787-8007
506-308-8855
Reptilandia_cr@racsa.co.cr
How to find us: We are located 7 km from Dominical up the paved highway to San Isidro del General, just before the village of Platanillo. Our facility is only 50 meters off the paved road and is 2-wheel drive accessible. There is parking available for large groups. Dominical and San Isidro taxi drivers know our location and the bus stops at our entrance!
Move your Mouse over the Animal names to see the Scientific names!
Activities
Self-guided
tour provides text in English & Spanish.
Kids Love it Here!
Costa Rica's Largest & Most
Diverse Reptile Exhibition
Photo: © Monica Perez 2006
Central America's first Komodo dragon "Langka", which
is an Indonesian word meaning "rare"
Langka was born September 20th, 2004 at a reptile breeding park in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain as part of an international breeding program. She is a descendant of Sobat and Friendty, the first Komodo dragons brought to the United States, a state gift from Indonesia to the Ronald Reagan administration in 1988. Her mother was one of the first babies born at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. in 1995. Her father is from Gembira Loka Zoo in Yogakarta, Indonesia and is now 12 years old.
Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) are endemic to five islands in southeast Indonesia, including the island of Flores.
Komodo dragons are very smart, and learn quick. With frequent interaction captive dragons can become very tame. Unlike their wild cousins, captive Komodo dragons do not develop the deadly toxic bacteria in their saliva which they are so famous for.
Langka is learning her name and quickly becoming socialized to her keepers and the public. Though she is now only a little over a meter long, she will grow to be one of the largest terrestrial lizards to walk the earth.
Visit the South
Pacific Zone's only reptile and amphibian park. Observe
these magnificent animals in lush, natural settings. Learn to identify
venomous and non-venomous snakes, marvel at poison dart frogs,
delight in rainforest lizards and tortoises and be impressed
by prehistoric looking crocodilians all in secure enclosures. |
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| Parque Reptilandia is comprised of 55 terrarium style enclosures and ponds on a little over an acre of land. A wide, flat path through the Park makes it wheelchair accessible and a comfortable walk for young and old alike. The central viewing area is undercover and features glass-fronted terrariums arranged with rock, perches and local flora that provide a natural environment for the animals and a rich viewing experience for our guests. |   © Luís Pulido |
| The grounds are spacious and beautifully landscaped with tropical flowers, palms and fruit trees which encourage bird-life and butterflies. Each animal enclosure is extensively planted and designed to take advantage of natural sunlight and rain. We feature a variety of reptiles and amphibians from Costa Rica and other parts of the world including venomous and non-venomous snakes, frogs, lizards, crocodilians, tortoises and turtles. Bring your camera and spend as much time as you like! |
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- © Young
Cage 2005
506-787-8007
506-308-8855
Reptilandia_cr@racsa.co.cr
All rights reserved - Dominical Dot Biz S.A.
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Privately guided tours in English or Spanish upon request.
Every Friday we devote the day filling hungry reptile bellies at Parque Reptilandia. Want to see first-hand how quickly snake venom disables mice and rats? Ever wonder how fast a boa constrictor constricts? Curious how much a full-grown reticulated python or anaconda can eat in one sitting? Can crocodilians learn basic verbal commands like a dog? Find out on Fridays when we feed Coco the caiman and Coquito the crocodile. Whether you are freaked out or fascinated: make a note, Friday is Feeding Day!
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For professional photographers and serious hobbyists alike we offer a specialized tour which includes an experienced handler opening enclosures and posing the snakes. Photograph these astoundingly beautiful creatures in their spacious terrariums which feature live plants, rocks, perches and natural light for a truly authentic, “in situ” look. Please inquire for more details.
Guided nocturnal (nighttime) tours of Parque Reptilandia are highly recommended. The 16 species of pitvipers and 9 species of boids in the exhibition are impressively active at night and it is the best time to view the bushmasters (genus: Lachesis). Parque Reptilandia features both species of Costa Rican bushmasters, the world’s largest pitvipers. Bonus: the park is teaming with volunteer frogs! Red-eyed tree frogs are everywhere. You’ll hear theirs and many other nocturnal frog calls at night. Nocturnal tours are by appointment only. Don’t forget to bring a flashlight!
Check out our Costa Rica Herp Tours page to find out more about our field excursions.