Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures at Wangetti in Far North Queensland is the north’s premier wildlife attraction offering a variety of features and facilities.
Visitors can enjoy an immersive and educational wildlife experience.
The adventure begins with captivating presentations, including the Crocodile Attack Show, where guests can witness the powerful jaws of a crocodile in action. The park also offers an engaging Snake Show, and the Cassowary Feeding provides a valuable insight into these giant birds of the North Queensland rainforest.
The wildlife encounters continue with a serene boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon, offering a chance to spot crocodiles and local birdlife in their natural habitat. As visitors explore the park, they’ll encounter a variety of Australian wildlife, including wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, fruit bats and lizards.
The park’s facilities ensure a comfortable visit, with free parking, wheelchair accessibility, and a picturesque dining experience at Lilies Restaurant, overlooking the lagoon. Visitors can also explore themed areas like our new Hartley’s Croc Centre, Gallery of Living Art – reptile display and Gondwana Gateway.
Premium wildlife encounters and souvenir photo opportunities add an extra layer of excitement to the visit.
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts and families looking for an engaging and educational day out. Whether it’s the thrill of observing a croc up close or the joy of discovering Australia’s diverse fauna, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures promises a memorable and adventurous day for all ages.
Since 2002, Hartley’s has been the recipient of many awards and accolades for outstanding tourism achievements and ground breaking architecture.
9.00am: Crocodile Farm Tour
9.00am: Cassowary Feeding
10.00am: Snake Show
11.00am: Crocodile Feeding
1.00pm: Crocodile Farm Tour
2.00pm: Snake Show
3.00pm: Crocodile Attack Show
4.00pm: Cassowary Feeding
4.30pm: Koala Feeding
During busy periods, additional wildlife presentations will be scheduled in. Check blackboard at Admissions on arrival.
In between shows or instead of a show, you are welcome to explore the 2500 metres of boardwalks and pathways winding through Melaleuca Wetlands, Eucalypt Woodland and Riverine rainforest, enjoying a wide variety of native and exotic animals.
All wildlife exhibits open to public viewing including the Komodo Dragon, Alligators, Cassowaries, Wombats, Koalas, Emus, Lizards, Kangaroos and Wallabies. Don't miss the Gallery of Living Art – Reptile Display.
We do not take bookings for boat cruises, Your boat time will be allocated upon your arrival. The duration of the boat cruise is approximately to 20 minutes.
We accept CASH and credit cards.
NO surcharge on credit card purchases.
Entry only tickets do not need to be pre-booked. Please pay on the day at the Admissions desk.
Packages including coach transfers, Premium Wildlife Encounters (e.g. Zootastic 5) or breakfast (Hartley’s Koala Breakfast) MUST be pre-booked.
Daily 8.30am to 5.00pm
Adults $45.00
Children (4-15 yrs) $24.00
Family (2 adults and 2 Children) $120.00
See Hours and Tickets for closure dates, concessionary rates and payment methods. Entry is subject to conditions stated in Terms & Conditions.
More than 2500 metres of board walks and pathways take you on a journey through eucalypt woodlands, notophyll rainforest and wetlands, discovering an authentic wildlife experience.
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