Back to Blog60 Seconds with Fiona McKean, Crocodile Handler!
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!
