Thorny Devil Experience (Does not include Day Pass)

Get closer than ever to one of Central Australia’s most iconic and mysterious creatures - the Thorny Devil.

Don’t miss our daily Thorny Devil Experience at 12:45pm in the Nocturnal House. Limited to just eight guests, this intimate encounter offers a rare chance to observe these remarkable reptiles up close as our passionate reptile keepers carry out their daily feeding and care.

Discover the Thorny Devil’s extraordinary survival adaptations, ask your own questions, and gain insight into how this fascinating species thrives in one of the world’s harshest environments.

• Exclusive photo opportunity

• Q&A with an expert zookeeper

• Small group experience

Cancellation policy:

Where bookings are cancelled by the agent, tour operator or visitor, the Alice Springs Desert Park reserves the right to charge the following cancellation fees: 

• Greater than 72 hours’ prior to departure - no cost incurred 
• 72 to 48 hours’ notice prior to departure - 50% of the cost of service 
• Less than 48 hours’ prior to departure - 100% cost of service 

The Alice Springs Desert Park reserves the right to cancel bookings due to unforeseen circumstances. Should the unlikely event of a Desert Park instigated cancellation occur, there will be no charges issued and for prepaid clients a full refund will be provided. Option of rescheduling is at the discretion of Alice Springs Desert Park and subject to availability.