Crocosaurus Cove; Fun crocodile facts
HUNTING PROWESS Crocs have remained unchanged for between 80 to 100 million years, depending on who you speak to. The reasons for that are their excellent hearing, eyesight – during day or night – and sense of smell. Even if they can’t see, hear, or smell you, they have what are called dermal pressure sensors,…
Kissing in the Cage of Death
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…
Baby Yellow faced turtles hatch at Crocosaurus Cove Darwin
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.
Cage of Death crocodile experience, new face to face encounter
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,…
Turtle’s on parade at Crocosaurus Cove
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…
