According to ancient Christmas custom, a man and a woman who meet under a hanging of mistletoe were obliged to kiss.
As we say good bye to the festive season and hello to 2013, we thought we would post one of our favourite picture from 2012.
Who needs mistletoe when you can kiss under the watchful eye of a 800kg, 5.5m Saltwater crocodile.
Check out more pictures on the Cage of Death at Crocosaurus Cove on our facebook page.
How cute is this Baby Yellow faced turtle?
This little one hatched out in October and it’s the smallest turtle we have bred at Crocosaurus Cove Darwin.
It has a lot of growing to do!
As an adult turtle their shell will be about 30cm long.
Newly Hatched Yellow faced turtle
Since opening its doors in July 2008, Crocosaurus Cove Darwin has set a new standard of interaction when it comes to the Top End’s most iconic reptiles.
Its inner city location, housing almost 200 crocodiles, including some of the largest Saltwater crocodiles on the planet and its aquarium like underwater viewing of these prehistoric creatures, has proven extremely popular with both locals and tourists alike.
However, it is the Cage of Death, Australia’s only crocodile dive, that has firmly put Crocosaurus Cove on the map.
Thousands of people have been thrilled & terrified by sharing the very same enclosure of 5m + crocodile, while the unique activity has featured in media outlets around the world.
Four years on, the Cage of Death is still wowing people daily, however now with a new and more interactive experience.
A brand new cylindrical design with improved viewing capabilities was introduced in May 2012 and now Crocosaurus Cove is pleased to announce the Cage Croc Feed as part of each Cage of Death dive.
Every dive will now include 15 minutes in the enclosure with one of these massive reptiles, while they are feed from our experience reptile handlers from outside the enclosure.
This experience encourages more movement from the crocodiles and ensures an up close and personal, face to face encounter that must be seen to be believed!
The Cage of Death operates 10 times per day, and participants can go it alone, or bring a friend.
1 person $150pp
2 people $110pp
Prices include full day entry to Crocosaurus Cove.
Book now on 08 8981 7522.
The Top End of Australia is home to some of the most unique species of Turtle’s in the world.
Crocosaurus Cove’s Turtle Billabong has a range of species on display with an educational talk at 1.30pm daily.
Check out the gorgeous Pig-nosed turtle, with it’s unique skin covered shell and flippers. The only freshwater turtle that has flippers and doesn’t also live on land.
Watch out for the Snapping turtles, these guys can really exert some serious jaw pressure.
In the reptile house, make sure you say hello to the newly hatched Red-faced turtles. These guys are super cute!
See all of this and more at Crocosaurus Cove, Darwin.
Come and join in all of the reptile fun these school holidays at Crocosaurus Cove Darwin.
Featuring a daily program of activities such as games & competitions, Dundee the Croc Mascot, badge making, face painting and loads more.
June – July School Holidays Program
Check out Crocosaurus Cove’s brand new Cage of Death!
The only experience in the world that brings you face to face with Saltwater crocodiles, the new cage design has been updated to provide superior viewing with its seamless cylindrical design.
Book your Cage of Death experience at Crocosaurus Cove today!
Hi everyone!
We just wanted to introduce you to the very latest arrival at Crocosaurus Cove.
Meet Buster, he’s a 1.3m Floodplain goanna and weighs over 5kg!
Monitor lizards or Goanna’ as we often refer to them in Australia, belong to the family Varanidae, which is a group of lizards that includes the largest living lizard, the Komodo Dragon.
Many believe that such creatures have inhabitated the earth since prehistoric times. Monitor lizards have been known to grow up to 33 feet long. The largest monitor lizard ever recorded was approximetly 365 pounds (Komodo Dragon).
Look no further than Crocosaurus Cove this Easter with an an awesome interactive School Holiday program for kids of all ages. Meet Dundee the Croc Mascot, play our new Fishing for Crocs challenge, play the giant games in the cafe, get your face painted or test your knowledge with our Croc Cove Quiz. Great prizes are on offer throughout the holidays. The program runs from the 6th – 15th of April.
For more information, see the website or ph: 08 8981 7522.
See you there!
Name: Luke Roberts
Job Description: Crocodile Handler
I shouldn’t have favourites but… Wendell is definitely my favourite. He is the largest crocodile in the park and the 2nd largest crocodile in captivity in Australia. At 5.5m he is not to be messed with. Plus I get to feed him so of course we have a special bond!
Favourite Celebrity Moment: USA Rapper and host of Pimp My Ride, Xzibit. Watching him do the Cage was so funny, he thoroughly enjoyed it, once his nerves left him. He broke two pairs of goggles…but we forgave him!
Cute Critters: I would definitely have to say that I would crown the Northern Knob-tailed gecko as the most unusual reptile here. They’re so unfortunate looking, yet, so cute.
What makes Crocosaurus Cove so special: I really love how we have a high level of interaction between our work and the guests that come though. It’s much more enjoyable to be involved than to just watch. Plus the looks on some people’s faces when they feed Chopper as part of our Big Croc Feed Experience, is priceless.
Name: Fiona McKean
Job Description: Crocodile Handler & passionate Territorian.
I shouldn’t have favourites but…
My favourite reptile at the moment would have to be Chopper, our 5.5m croc, he’s quite the showman and he’s great fun to feed.
I also love the Saw Fish in our 200,000 freshwater aquarium? They are so cool, they’re a living, swimming chain saw-with really big smiles.
Favourite Celebrity Moment:
I loved it when Dr Harry Cooper came to visit, he was so genuinely nice and happy to be here which made showing off our park all the more fun. He really appreciated all that we do here and we taught each other a few things.
My best memory of 2011 is when the XXXX Angeles came for a visit! They all did the Cage of Death and fed Harry.
Watching the girls out of their element but thoroughly enjoying themselves was a rewarding day at work.
What makes Crocosaurus Cove so special:
I think what separates Crocosaurus Cove from anything else in Australia is that we are set up like a Crocodile aquarium as opposed to just showcasing crocodile enclosures. We have 360 degree viewing of crocodiles doing what they do best, basking in the sun, going for a dip, laying on the bottom of a water system and even procreating! Plus, we have crocodiles that happily live 3 stories high in the city occupying some pretty prime Darwin real estate!