From rainforests to deserts, Australia’s pythons are the ultimate stealthy travellers. These gentle giants don’t need venom – they rely on their strong coils to catch a meal and make themselves at home in all kinds of habitats.
WILD with Australian GeographicAspidites melanocephalus
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
With its sleek black head, this non-venomous python is a master of Australia’s rocky outcrops and woodlands.
WILD with Australian GeographicMorelia spilota variegata
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Woodlands
Conservation status: Least concern
Native to northern Australia, this beautifully patterned python thrives in tropical woodlands and forests.
WILD with Australian GeographicMorelia spilota mcdowelli
Animal group: Reptile
Conservation status: Least concern
Living along Australia’s sunny east coast, this python loves rainforest and woodland habitats and hunts small mammals.
WILD with Australian GeographicMorelia spilota cheynei
Animal group: Reptile
Conservation status: Least concern
With vibrant patterns, this python blends beautifully into tropical rainforests, its perfect natural habitat.
WILD with Australian GeographicMorelia viridis
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Rainforest
Conservation status: Least concern
With brilliant green scales, this python thrives in rainforests, often coiling gracefully in tree branches.
WILD with Australian GeographicLiasis olivaceus
Animal group: Reptile
Conservation status: Least concern
Australia’s second-largest python roams rocky outcrops and woodlands, using strength to hunt prey.
WILD with Australian GeographicMorelia carinata
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
This rare python dwells in rainforests, known for its textured scales and excellent climbing abilities.
WILD with Australian GeographicLiasis fuscus
Animal group: Reptile
Conservation status: Least concern
This shiny-scaled swimmer feels right at home in Australia’s wetlands and along riverbanks.
WILD with Australian GeographicAspidites ramsayi
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
The woma python, a desert dweller, is perfectly adapted to Australia’s sandy plains and grasslands.
Australia’s 14 python species each have their own quirks. From the coastal carpet python, a rodent wrangler found on the Gold Coast, to the woma python, who prefers a diet of fellow reptiles, these snakes have adapted to almost every corner of the country. They span rainforests to deserts—but not a single python slithers around Tasmania!
Get inspired by our educational talks and animal encounters! Learn about Dreamworld’s unique wildlife, like pythons, and discover how we’re working to protect these amazing Aussie animals.
WILD with Australian GeographicCrocodylus johnstoni
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Wetlands
Conservation status: Least concern
With their slender snouts and agile builds, freshwater crocodiles are perfectly adapted for life in Australia’s rivers and waterways. Discover these remarkable reptiles in Dreamworld’s Wetlands, where they showcase the quieter—but still powerful—side of the crocodile family.
WILD with Australian GeographicCrocodylus Porosus
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Wetlands
Conservation status: Vulnerable
Say hello to the saltwater crocodile—the ultimate apex predator and the largest reptile on Earth! With unmatched strength and stealth, these powerful creatures have ruled Australia’s waters for millions of years.
WILD with Australian GeographicLitoria splendida
Animal group: Amphibian
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
With its bright green skin and golden eyes, the magnificent tree frog lives up to its name! Native to Australia’s tropical north, this colourful character is a delight to spot at Dreamworld—see for yourself what makes it so special.
WILD with Australian GeographicTiliqua scincoides
Animal group: Reptile
Conservation status: Least concern
With a bright blue tongue, this gentle skink thrives in Australia’s grasslands and forests.
WILD with Australian GeographicTiliqua rugosa
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
With its chunky tail and tough scales, the Shingleback skink roams Australia’s deserts and shrubs.
