Jumping Crocodile Boat Cruise
Ride out across the lagoon and watch saltwater crocodiles launch for their feed.
See the cruise
Crocodile Feeding Shows · Darwin, NT
Watch crocs leap for lunch
Crocodile feeding shows run twice daily at Bluewater Croc Park on the Arnhem Highway near Darwin.
- Feeding shows twice daily
- Family pass available
- Open every day except Christmas
The feeding show
What happens at a feeding show
Here's what you'll see when the crocs come up for their feed.
The crocs leap
Saltwater crocodiles launch clean out of the water to take their feed, metres from the boat.
Keeper commentary
Our keepers talk through croc behaviour and safety as the action happens.
Twice daily
Shows run at 11am and 2pm, every day the park is open.
Lagoon-side viewing
Watch from the jumping-croc boat or the bank, whichever you prefer.
Plan your day
Your feeding show day
How a visit for the show usually goes.
- 1
Arrive & get tickets
Head to Arnhem Highway any day from 9am and grab your tickets at the gate.
- 2
Pick your show
Feeding shows run at 11am and 2pm — build your day around whichever suits.
- 3
Watch the jump
Join the crowd at the lagoon or boat as keepers feed the crocodiles.
- 4
Explore the park
Stay on for the wildlife walk, a hatchling encounter and the jumping croc cruise.
Why visit
Why see the show here
A few reasons families and tour groups build their day around our shows.
Two shows a day
Feeding shows run at 11am and 2pm every day we're open, so you can plan around them.
Built for families
A Family Pass covers two adults and two children, right at the lagoon's edge.
Open every day
We're open daily 9am–5pm, closed only on Christmas Day.
Close to Darwin
Find us on the Arnhem Highway, a straightforward drive out of Darwin.
Questions
Feeding show questions
What families and groups usually ask before they book.
What time are the crocodile feeding shows?
Shows run twice daily at 11am and 2pm, every day the park is open.
How close do we get to the crocodiles?
You'll watch from the jumping-croc boat or the lagoon bank — close enough to feel the splash, safely out of reach.
Are the shows suitable for young children?
Yes, families are welcome and the shows are a highlight for kids of all ages.
Can school groups book a feeding show?
Yes, we welcome school and group visits — get in touch to arrange a time.
What if it rains?
Show times may change for weather, so check at the gate on the day.
Is Bluewater Croc Park open every day?
We're open every day except Christmas Day, 9am to 5pm.
How much are tickets?
Adult tickets are $45, children (4–15) are $25, and a Family Pass (two adults, two children) is $120.
More to see
Make a day of your visit
Round out your trip with these other encounters at the park.
Hold a Baby Crocodile
Hold a hatchling and get the photo to prove it, with a keeper right beside you.
Meet the hatchlings
Wildlife Walk
Wander past barramundi, turtles and the birds of the Top End between shows.
Explore the parkReady for the splash
Catch the next feeding show
Shows run at 11am and 2pm, every day except Christmas Day.
