Crocosaurus Cove
Crocosaurus Cove
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Crocosaurus Cove allows visitors a unique, up close and personal view of massive saltwater crocodiles, crocodile hatchlings, juveniles as well as being home to the World’s largest display of Australian reptiles and the famous Cage of Death. The Cage of Death is the only cage in the world that brings you face to face with some of the largest Saltwater Crocodiles in captivity. Remember to bring your bathers and ‘Swim with the Crocs’ in our unique swimming area that allows you to get up close to our very active juveniles. Don’t miss the chance to feed these hungry juveniles as part of our latest attraction, "fishing for crocs" ...this is a photo opportunity not to be missed. Meet the reptiles and learn more about the Top End’s unique and favourite critters such as Western Bearded Dragons and Olive Pythons. Check out the barramundi in our 200,000 litre freshwater aquarium and don’t forget our gorgeous top end turtle enclosure. All this and a daily program of fun & interactive reptile activities await you at Crocosaurus Cove, in the heart of Darwin City.
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  • matsmith24
    Leopold, Australia13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience
    We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, which included a tandem Cage of Death experience. The Cage of Death lived up to expectations, being an up close, thrilling and adrenaline filled time. We also enjoyed the other displays and special presentations put on by staff. The animals are well presented in purpose built enclosures. Found all staff to be very knowledgeable and able to answer any questions with a degree of expertise. I would definitely recommend Crocosaurus Cove as a must visit in Darwin
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written March 19, 2023
  • mikeA9316IY
    Whitsunday Islands, Australia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome VIP Tour, croc feeding, snake handling and more
    Really enjoyed our VIP tour with our 8 year old who loves crocs. It was really enjoyable and our guide was awesome. After an hour and a half we had personally fed large crocs, small crocs, held baby crocs, snakes and lizards and got a great tour around the site,
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written March 28, 2023
  • SantarosaDuo
    Hervey Bay, Australia23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Informative and fun Experience
    Staff at Entry were very helpful. Purchased the VIP Croc experience. Guide was very helpful, friendly and had a wonderful knowledge of the intricacies of crocodiles, and other reptiles. We were surprised at the ingenuity of the crocodile bodily structure which was amazing. We fed the large crocodile, hand held the little ones and larger one, and other reptiles. Overall a terrific Tour. Highly recommended and worthy the purchase price.. Other children who attended the tour with us were delighted.
    Visited April 2023
    Written April 5, 2023
  • 428jonathan
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Eye to eye with a real life dinosaur
    I booked the swim with crocs experience as a surprise for my daughter's 16th birthday. And she loved it, certainly an experience to remember for ever. The staff were so welcoming, knowledgable and friendly. the facility was clean and informative. We ended up handling lizards and snakes and learning lots about Australia's native animals. AND right in the heart of Darwin. It was great.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written April 26, 2023
  • cpascoe17
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing!!!
    We did the VIP tour and it really was value for money. Feeding the big crocs, little crocs, holding baby crocodiles and other reptiles was certainly a fantastic experience. The tour guides we had were extremely knowledgeable and great with kids. Would highly recommend!
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written May 15, 2023
  • Lmac
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best VIP tour with Enno
    We booked the VIP package and loved every minute of it. We got to feed big crocs, little crocs and hold Stevie the well behaved croc. We were the only ones on the tour so it was a real VIP tour. We enjoyed holding the reptiles such as snakes and bearded dragons too. Enno was very knowledgable, patient and interesting guide. Definitely worth going for the VIP package, a hit for anyone at any age!
    Hi, Thank you kindly for this wonderful review, especially for all the hard working staff that help enhance your experience. I have informed Enno and the team about this review so everyone can enjoy your great feedback. We are really glad you enjoy the VIP tour and get to experience holding Stevie. We hope you've enjoyed the rest of your time in the top end.
    Written May 24, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written May 17, 2023
  • Rhonda Donaldson
    Kurrajong, Australia135 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Experience of a Lifetime!
    We booked a VIP Tour for 4 adults and was lucky enough to score Georgia for our guide. Georgia had local knowledgeable, and real-life experiences, which made our tour enjoyable. Her clear voice was helpful in understanding the information given to the whole group. Highly recommend this tour
    Hi Rhonda, Thank you for taking the time to give us a great review, I have passed on your great feedback to the team and we hope to see you again soon at Crocosaurus Cove Thank you
    Written July 11, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written June 25, 2023
  • Lisa G
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Junior Retile Ranger Program was amazing
    The kids absolutely loved the Junior reptile ranger program. They were engaged for the whole two hours, had so many hands ion experiences (held a snake, fed a lizard, held a baby croc) and learnt so much. Rachel did an amazing job. Highly recommend.
    Hi Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to give us a review and we are so glad that the Kids had an amazing time in the Junior reptile rangers program, We hope to see you back in the park again soon
    Written July 11, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written July 9, 2023
  • Shelly B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Junior Ranger Program highly recommended!
    We had a great trip to Crocosaurus Cove, loved it! My boys, 10 & 7, did the Junior Reptile Program and loved every second, it was a highlight of our NT holiday for them. The staff member that took them was wonderful with the kids. We found all the staff to be passionate about the animals and so willing to share their knowledge, special mention to the photographer who shared so much facts with us, it's so great to spend time around passionate people. The only lowlight was the croc swimming pool was closed and there was no mention of this on the website or before we went in. It wouldn't have changed our plans, but we were disappointed not to have had that opportunity.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written July 13, 2023
  • gc g
    Gold Coast, Australia366 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    great adventure
    We opted for the VIP tour. Well worth the money. Our Guide Declan was friendly.knowledgable and spoke clearly so we could all hear. He is a great ambassador for the company. The whole tour was fun, getting to handle various snakes and reptiles and feeding the big croc.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written July 17, 2023
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Mick T
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
First visited the Cove in 2018 and thought we would have another look. The VIP tour is great and our guide Ellis was very knowledgable. We loved being able to handle a baby croc and a woma python before feeding Burt, one of the stars in Crocodile Dundee. Being a reptile breeder myself, I enjoyed the variety in the reptile house and feeding juvenile crocs.
Written March 19, 2024
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momoharper
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
it was raining day.
the lady who is our guide are friendly, lot of experience that day.
our son was really happy with it.
will recommend others for sure.
Written March 18, 2024
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bblacklock
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024
Crocosaurus Cove is a must see for all tourists. The site has a focus on safety and provides a first hand experience that is suitable for all tourists to the NT.
Written March 17, 2024
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JHMTTL
Woodbine, MD1,609 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
I wish I could give Crocosaurus Cove more than 5 Stars. I went into the Cage of Death with a friend. It was incredible. I strongly encourage every body to try it. It is perfectly safe. Just look at my photos. The photos tell more than words ever will. I can hardly wait to return to the Cage. Be sure to bring a waterproof camera to take videos while in the Cage of Death. A staff photographer will take dozens of stills.
Written March 15, 2024
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Fresh4pple
Perth, Australia1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024
We had great tour guide who talk about animals in Crocosaurus Cove and we had opportunity to hold snake, lizard and baby croc it was amazing experience.
Written March 5, 2024
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rubymabin1
Brisbane, Australia11 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
The cage of death is a must do activity for anyone visiting Darwin. You get to be face to face with crocs & the staff are the best!
Written March 4, 2024
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jamesscott2024
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024
Well worth the visit. Did the dive with 'Leo' the crocodile. VERY exciting....it's a must do.
Also had a very good time handling reptiles, such as snakes.
Written February 28, 2024
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romer66
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Very informative. VIP experience along with Cage of Death is a must do. Staff were very friendly & knowledgeable.
Written January 24, 2024
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Hi romer66, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the park, the VIP tour, and especially the thrilling Cage of Death! Our team takes pride in being friendly and knowledgeable to enhance your visit. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon!
Written January 29, 2024
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Casey_review
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Words can’t explain how phenomenal this experience was. A must do if you’re in Darwin, particularly if you’re interested in Croc’s
Written January 22, 2024
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Hi Casey_review, Thank you so much for your kind words, it means alot to us here at Croc Cove! We are so glad you had a memorable experience at our park and we hope to welcome you back again one day!
Written January 23, 2024
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apriledmonds37
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
The program is wonderful! My children loved it and haven’t stopped talking about the things they learnt, saw and experienced. We will be visiting the Cove and all the animals again very soon.
Written January 12, 2024
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Hi apriledmonds37, Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! We're thrilled to hear that your children loved Junior Reptile Rangers program and are still buzzing with excitement about what they learned, saw, and experienced. It means the world to us! We can't wait to welcome you back to Crocosaurus Cove and share more unforgettable moments with you and your family.
Written January 14, 2024
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