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Crocodylus
Park, the brainchild of world-renowned crocodile biologist
Professor Grahame Webb, was officially opened on 29 August 1994.
It includes a unique, comprehensive crocodile museum through
which the results of over three decades of crocodile research
are extended to the public. There is no other museum like it!
Outside, there are
saltwater and freshwater crocodiles of all ages and sizes, and
American alligators. Crocodiles range from small hatchings (30
cm) to giant 4-5 m long specimens, caught in the wild and
relocated into sophisticated, unitised breeding pens. The
breeding pens constitute 5-star accommodation for 20 pairs of
crocodiles, and are used for research, production and tourism.
Tourists
can visit Crocodylus Park, the largest attraction in Darwin, to
see crocodiles "close-up", to learn about their biology and
ecology, to ponder the educational material in the museum, to
see the collection of other animals (big cats, monkeys, birds,
turtles, snakes,…) on display, and to have their curiosities
satisfied with any questions. Regular daily tours, including
crocodile feeding, leave no doubt as to the power, speed and
stealth of these magnificent reptiles.
Crocodylus Park is
increasingly being used for functions during the day or at night
because it provides a unique atmosphere, especially for visitors
to the Northern Territory's "Top End".
Totally owned and operated by
Wildlife Management International (WMI), the staff of Crocodylus Park continue to research crocodiles and
other species of wildlife, and promote the sustainable use of
wildlife as a conservation tool. An arm of WMI, The Wildlife
Company, puts that concept into practice, through the production
and promotion of high quality leather products derived from
managed resources.
Crocodylus Park is an
integral part of WMI's research and education efforts, and
serves as a public education forum on crocodiles unequalled
anywhere in the world. It is a great source of pride to all its
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