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Combine two of Darwin’s ultimate attractions with the Croc Explorer pass and save time and money! This flexible ticket gives you full-day access to Crocosaurus Cove and a 24-hour Hop On Hop Off pass for the Darwin Big Bus, which can be used on separate days within a 30-day period. 🐊
Ultimate Urban Wildlife Experience
Located in the heart of Darwin city, Crocosaurus Cove brings you up close and personal with Australia’s iconic Saltwater Crocodiles. Boasting the world’s largest display of Australian reptiles, this is a must-see attraction when visiting Darwin and the Top End. 📸
- Swim with the Crocs: Bring your bathers and experience the safe swimming area.
- Fishing for Crocs: Jump on the platform and feed these ancient predators.
- Baby Croc Encounters: Hold a baby Saltwater Crocodile and capture the perfect holiday memory.
- Freshwater Aquarium: Discover Barramundi, Archer Fish, and Whiprays in a massive 200,000-litre tank.
- The Cage of Death: Face Australia’s largest captive crocodiles in the world’s only crocodile dive cage (optional experience).
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing
Experience the celebrated scenery, landmarks, and attractions of Darwin aboard an open-top Double Decker bus. Complete with informative and entertaining commentary, your 24-hour pass starts when you first board, giving you the ultimate freedom to explore at your own pace. 🚌
Flexible Pass Details
- Crocosaurus Cove: Open daily from 9:00am to 6:00pm (last entry at 5:00pm).
- Darwin Big Bus: Operates Monday to Saturday (during the wet season, operations are limited to Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday).
- 30-Day Flexibility: Use each component of your combo ticket on separate days within 30 days of booking.
Important Booking Information
Thank you for booking your Croc Explorer pass!
All reservations made online need to visit the Crocosaurus Cove ticket desk to activate and collect your tickets for Crocosaurus Cove and Darwin Big Bus.
All tickets do not need to be used on the same day. Your pass is valid for a single entry at each attraction, 30 days from voucher redemption. Once redeemed product becomes non refundable.
Please find attached a map of Croc Cove and presentation time to plan your day.
Enjoy your experience!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms and Conditions
All reservations made online need to visit the Crocosaurus Cove ticket desk to activate and collect your tickets for Crocosaurus Cove and Darwin Big Bus. Darwin Big Bus requires the paper copy be handed to the Driver on boarding.
All tickets do not need to be used on the same day. Valid for a single entry at each attraction, 30 days from voucher redemption. Once redeemed product becomes non refundable.
Crocosaurus Cove
Open daily 9am-5.30pm
Darwin Big Bus
From April 2024 Operating days are Monday to Saturday only. Please check the Big Bus website for the most up to date schedule.
During the wet season please note that the The Big Bus is operating Monday, Wednesday and Saturday only
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Our Whipray feeding encounter with Taylor was fabulous and well worth the money. Such a unique experience!! Had so much fun 😁
Whole team of keepers deserve a big thanks 🙏 sorry I don't know all your names.
The whole facility is amazing considering it is in the middle of the city. Well maintained enclosures and so many interactive experiences included with ticket price. Highly recommend!
Great people, great place and awesome crocs!
Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
The atmosphere is thrilling as you see crocodiles and other exotic animals all over the premises.
I found myself here for 2 hours on my length of visit, this covered the well known Cage of Death and other different experience.
Seeing these magnificent beast up close and personal is simply jaw dropping but thrilling as well.
The animals had so little space to move around including the reptile house that it felt inhumane, one lizard just pacing across the front of his small enclosure backwards and forwards.
It was very sad and we expected better.
Perhaps this is ok for small children who don’t understand what is happening there.
We were feeling a bit nervous but that was all put aside following the safety talk and meeting some of the Team. The Team were all passionate about the animals in their care.
It should be noted that the large crocs were "rescued" after being labelled as "problems".
All of the animals we saw looked well cared for.
The "Cage of Death" was an amazing experience, giving us the ability to look eye to eye with a live crocodile only an inch from our faces. Remember, these crocodiles would have been euthanised had they not been brought to Crocosaurus Cove.
They also have the famous Cage of Death, where you go down in a clear capsule inside the crocodile tank. I didn’t do it because I was too scared lol but it definitely looks unforgettable.
Overall, a very cool and unique experience in the heart of Darwin. Worth a visit!
On the negative side a lot of the enclosures for the Crocs and the other reptiles were in poor condition, what I mean is the Perspex was scratched or crazed or dirty, viewing was difficult or obstructed in many cases. Even the cage of death needed a polish to remove the scratching, also the radio mic needed new batteries as the PA kept dropping the voice of our guide.
Overall it was a very good experience and the staff were fabulous.
Crocosaurus Cove, on the other hand, absolutely exceeded my expectations. While its advertising leans toward the flashy — “Cage of Death,” “Swim with Crocs,” and similar thrill-oriented attractions — it would be a mistake to dismiss it as just another tourist spectacle. Behind the showmanship lies one of the best and most comprehensive collections of native Northern Territory reptiles I encountered anywhere in Australia.
The variety was outstanding — from a full lineup of venomous snakes to rare and regionally unique lizards and monitors, including species you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. The displays were well-maintained and informative, and the animals looked healthy and active.
If you’re genuinely interested in Australia’s native reptile fauna, don’t overlook Crocosaurus Cove just because of its flashy marketing. It’s a real treasure for anyone passionate about reptiles and Australian wildlife. Highly recommended.
Feel for the crocs in such small enclosures and left wondering how this is even acceptable.
time in the Cage of Death experience. I have nothing but good things to say about
Crocosaurus Cove
A friendly welcome. Everything explained to you about the premises and day feeding etc.
One needs to download the map of the place as no longer give out paper copies.
The reptile enclosure, walkthrough was very well spaced with heaps of information on each exhibition.
The highlight was seeing the staff feed the crocodiles. We even had the chance to feed baby crocodiles which was amazing.
A great place to visit. Well worth the money.
Exceptional knowledge of the reptile by the staff
Located in the middle of Darwin, they offer the chance to get up close and personal with salt water crocs, snakes, lizards and more.
The crocs are huge and our guide Tahli was fantastic, she was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer any and all questions.
Unfortunately, the cage of death was booked out so we missed out on that but it did look fun.
The staff are friendly and helpful.
We learnt so much about not only crocodiles, but reptiles and marine animals as well.
and then we did the unique experience of being in the same enclosure as a crocodile, an experience we will never forget. We were lucky enough to order the photographer so we can take the experience home with us.
This place would a be a nice addition in your Darwin trip, if you still have enough time after exploring the natural beauty NT has to offer.




















































