Visit our Spiders
Yes we are open EVERY day of the year
We are open every day 9:30am – 5:00pm
Please book online before you visit.
We have some great Family discounts and Annual passes!
We are open every day 9:30am – 5:00pm
Please book online before you visit. We have some great Family discounts and Annual passes!
Australian Spiders
Spiders are ancient animals with a history going back many millions of years. They have always been with us, an ancient source of fear and fascination. They are abundant and widespread and are natural controllers of insect populations.
* animals usually seen at Walkabout Park.
** animals usually seen on Wild Sleep Out programs.
*** animals that only live wild so might not be seen.
Common Huntsman Spider *
Sydney Huntsman – Holconia Immanis ~ This species is one of Australia’s largest Huntsman measuring an astounding 45mm long and 160mm across …. Read More
Garden orb-Weaving Spider *
These spiders received their name from the wheel-web snares they make. The females build these snares relatively high to minimise damage …. Read More
Garden Wolf Spider *
If ever there was a pretty spider, this guy is it! This large spider is patterned in shades of orange/ brown, grey and black with bands on its carapace …. Read More
Leaf Curling Spider *
Family Tetragnathidae ~ These spiders cleverly weave a leaf or other object into the centre of their webs as a hide-away from birds and other …. Read More
Redback Spider *
The Redback is common throughout the mainland and in Tasmania, in all but the coldest alpine climates and the most hostile deserts …. Read More
St Andrew’s Cross Spider *
Family – Araneidae (Araneomorphae) ~ These spiders get their name from the shape of their web decorations, the white silk that …. Read More
Sydney Funnel Web Spider *
These spiders are found not only in Sydney, as their name suggests, but have been found across New South Wales from the coast of Newcastle …. Read More
White-Tailed Spider *
The white-tailed spider gets its name from the typical white spot on the tip of its abdomen. Its body, especially the male’s, is long and narrow …. Read More