Pumbaa Reptile Park

Pumbaa Reptile Park Pumbaa Reptile Park & Venom Lab is bringing a unique reptile experience to the Lowveld.

From educational exhibits to live venom lab demonstrations, we offer a safe and engaging environment for families, schools, and wildlife enthusiasts.

Looking for something a little wild to do in the Lowveld? 🐍🦎✨ Guided tours daily (10:45 & 13:45)✨ Snake interaction incl...
04/06/2026

Looking for something a little wild to do in the Lowveld? 🐍🦎

✨ Guided tours daily (10:45 & 13:45)
✨ Snake interaction included
✨ Explore our indoor herpetarium & serpentarium
✨ Self-guided visits available throughout the day

Perfect for families, school outings, or anyone curious about reptiles.

📍 Mbombela / Nelspruit

Come see what everyone’s talking about 👀

Did you know? 🐍Snakes don’t use their tongues to “taste” in the way we do — they use them to collect tiny scent particle...
15/05/2026

Did you know? 🐍

Snakes don’t use their tongues to “taste” in the way we do — they use them to collect tiny scent particles from the air and their surroundings.

These particles are then analysed by a special organ in the roof of their mouth, called the Jacobson’s organ, helping them understand what is nearby, from food to potential danger.

Just another reason snakes are so fascinating! 👀

Visit Pumbaa Reptile Park & Venom Lab to learn more about these incredible animals up close. 🐍🧪

Mothers come in all shapes and sizes 💚🐍In the reptile world, some mothers guard their eggs, some give live birth, and so...
10/05/2026

Mothers come in all shapes and sizes 💚🐍

In the reptile world, some mothers guard their eggs, some give live birth, and some even stay close to protect their young after birth.

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating moms everywhere — human and reptile alike.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Pumbaa Reptile Park & Venom Lab.

Did you know? 🐍The snouted cobra uses its famous “hood” as a warning display when it feels threatened. It’s not trying t...
08/05/2026

Did you know? 🐍

The snouted cobra uses its famous “hood” as a warning display when it feels threatened. It’s not trying to be aggressive — it’s trying to say, “Please keep your distance.”

Snakes play an important role in the environment, and understanding their behaviour helps us respect them from a safe distance.

Come learn more about these incredible reptiles at Pumbaa Reptile Park & Venom Lab.

This Mother’s Day, make memories together 💚Bring the family for a unique experience at Pumbaa Reptile Park & Venom Lab a...
06/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, make memories together 💚

Bring the family for a unique experience at Pumbaa Reptile Park & Venom Lab and discover a world of reptiles, conservation, and learning.

Perfect for curious kids, adventurous moms, and families looking to do something a little different this weekend 🐍

🕐 Guided tours: 10:45 & 13:45
🚶 Self-guided visits available throughout the day

ANSWER REVEAL 👀It’s a Sand Boa!These fascinating snakes are perfectly adapted for life underground, moving through sand ...
18/04/2026

ANSWER REVEAL 👀

It’s a Sand Boa!

These fascinating snakes are perfectly adapted for life underground, moving through sand with ease.

That disappearing act you saw? It’s all part of their natural camouflage and survival strategy.

🎥 We’ve just posted a video of this in action — go take a look!

Did you guess correctly? 😄

18/04/2026

Watch closely… 👀🐍

One moment it’s there — the next it’s completely gone.

This is one of nature’s most effective survival tricks.

Can you guess which reptile this is?

Answer reveal coming soon…

DID YOU KNOW? 🐍Snakes don’t blink.Instead of eyelids, they have a transparent protective scale covering their eyes, ofte...
17/04/2026

DID YOU KNOW? 🐍

Snakes don’t blink.

Instead of eyelids, they have a transparent protective scale covering their eyes, often called a ‘spectacle’.

This helps protect their eyes while moving through sand, grass, and tight spaces.

It’s also why they always look like they’re staring 👀

GUESS THE REPTILE 👀This secretive species is a master of disappearing acts…🟤 Spends most of its time beneath the sand🟤 T...
16/04/2026

GUESS THE REPTILE 👀

This secretive species is a master of disappearing acts…

🟤 Spends most of its time beneath the sand
🟤 Thick-bodied and perfectly adapted for burrowing
🟤 Rarely seen out in the open

Any guesses?

Drop them below ⬇️
Answer revealed in 2 days!

Tiny shells, big responsibility 🐢We’ve recently welcomed four leopard tortoises — two adults and two tiny babies, only 3...
14/04/2026

Tiny shells, big responsibility 🐢

We’ve recently welcomed four leopard tortoises — two adults and two tiny babies, only 3 weeks old.

Leopard tortoises are one of Southern Africa’s most recognisable species, known for their beautiful patterned shells and calm nature.

But here’s something important many people don’t realise:

🚫 It is illegal to remove tortoises from the wild or keep them as pets without the proper permits. Doing so can result in heavy fines or even jail time.

Wild tortoises play an important role in their ecosystem and belong exactly where they are.

Come meet them on one of our guided tours and see just how different each tortoise can be.

📍 Mbombela / Nelspruit
🕐 Guided tours: 10:45 & 13:45
🚶 Self-guided visits available throughout the day.

Address

Plot 30 Cromdale
Mbombela
1200

Opening Hours

Tuesday 09:00 - 15:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 15:30
Thursday 09:00 - 15:30
Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Saturday 09:00 - 15:30
Sunday 10:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+27794494959

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