Hartley's Crocodile Adventure Half-Day Tour

5 Hours

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Hotel Pickup Offered

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Overview

See snapping crocs in action on this half-day tour to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Departing from Cairns or Palm Cove, explore the five different zones of this eco-park and working crocodile farm, including a narrated boat tour through a coastal lagoon. Stroll along elevated boardwalks to observe cassowaries, turtles, lizards and koalas, and admire the mighty stars of the attraction at the thrilling Crocodile Attack Show!

Spend the afternoon at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Hartley Crocodile Adventures is a great place to see crocodiles while staying in Cairns or Palm Cove
Explore the five different zones within the park each with their own unique animals
Take a boat cruise on Hartley's Lagoon to see crocodiles and other wildlife on our melaleuca wetland.
See the mighty 'death roll' during the Crocodile Attack show
Help feed the koala's and cassowaries

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What To Expect

Situated between Cairns and Port Douglas, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is an award-winning eco-park and working crocodile farm dedicated to educating visitors about local wildlife. Travel by coach to the park after pickup at your Cairns, Palm Cove or Northern Beaches hotel.When you arrive, enjoy several hours of free time to explore the park's five different ecological zones at your leisure. Take a narrated boat tour through wetlands, where you might spot some of the 19 resident saltwater crocodiles lounging in the sun. Stroll along the Cassowary Walk to observe these fascinating flightless birds, and admire an array of other native species like koalas, turtles, snakes and lizards from a series of elevated boardwalks.Live shows and feedings throughout the day offer a chance to learn more about Australia's amazing wildlife. Don't miss the Crocodile Attack Show, featuring massive crocs snapping food from a pole and showing off their infamous "˜head shake' and "˜death roll.' Tour the crocodile farm to learn how these prehistoric creatures are sustainably raised for their meat and skins. See Itinerary below for a complete description of park attractions and a show schedule. After more than 3 hours of exploration, relax on the return drive to your hotel.ItineraryHartley's LagoonTake a scenic cruise along the wetlands to spot crocodiles and other bird, and wildlife of the coastal melaleuca habitat. The purpose built boat has raised seating so you won't miss out on the view. During the cruise commentary is provided by the drivers, highlighting not only the behavior of the crocodiles but all the other plants and animals that share their home.Cassowary WalkThe cassowary is native to the tropical rainforests of Australia. Learn about these magnificent and unique flightless birds, and help their keeper feed them. This zone features not only these amazing birds but also has information on their origins and their close relatives.Wildilfe Discovery TrailWander along the Wildlife Discovery Trail boardwalks and see two species of crocodile, the estuarine (saltie) and the freshwater and be amazed at the size and power of the big male crocs. You'll see all sorts of other animals and plants that share the crocodile's world, from brilliant birds, flashing fish, lazy lizards and timid turtles - all of which are found locally in the wild alongside the crocs. Crocodile FarmTake a guided walk through Hartley's crocodile farm and learn how crocodiles are raised for their skins and meat. You will learn how it all works, and gain insight on how the sustainable commercial use of wildlife contributes to wildlife and habitat conservation. Gondwana GatewayLearn what makes Australia's animals some of the most intriguing and unique in the world as you wander the Gondwana Gateway. The interpretive signage alongside each exhibit, will guide you to put each animal into is evolutionary context.Shows & Feeding Times2.00pm Snake Show2.30pm Wetlands Cruise3.00pm Crocodile Attack Show4.15pm Cassowary feeding with a keeper4.30pm Koala feeding with a keeper

Hartley's Crocodile Adventure Half-Day Tour

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