Crocodile Feeding Shows
Watch saltwater crocodiles lunge for their feed, twice daily at 11am and 2pm.
See the feeding showsBluewater Croc Park, Arnhem Highway near Darwin
Hold a real baby crocodile
Cradle a hatchling saltwater crocodile in your hands with a keeper right beside you. A safe, hands-on moment for the whole family.
- Family pass available
- Open 9am–5pm daily
- Keeper supervised
- Great for all ages
Keeper supervised, every hold
Safe and relaxed for kids and adults alike
What's included
A hands-on croc encounter
Part of your day out at Bluewater Croc Park, alongside the feeding shows and wildlife walk.
Hold a hatchling
Cradle a baby saltwater crocodile, just centimetres long and calm in keeper-supervised hands.
Keeper by your side
A keeper guides every hold, so it stays safe and relaxed for kids and adults alike.
A photo to take home
A close-up moment with a real crocodile hatchling, worth remembering from your Top End trip.
Open to all ages
Families, tourists and school groups can all take a turn holding a hatchling.
Your day at the park
From arrival to hatchling hold
Here's how a visit to Bluewater Croc Park comes together, start to finish.
Plan your visit
Check the 11am or 2pm feeding show times and head out to Arnhem Highway, near Darwin.
Watch a feeding show
See saltwater crocodiles fed from the jumping-croc boat, twice daily.
Hold the hatchling
Sit with a keeper and hold a baby crocodile, safely and up close.
Explore the park
Carry on to the wildlife walk to meet barramundi, turtles and Top End birds.
Why families choose this
Safe, simple, unforgettable
Keeper supervised
Every hold is guided by an experienced keeper, start to finish.
All ages welcome
Families, tourists and school groups can all take part.
Open every day
Daily 9am–5pm, except Christmas Day.
Family pass available
Two adults, two children, one visit.
Before you visit
Questions about holding a hatchling
Everything parents ask us before their visit to Bluewater Croc Park.
Is it safe to hold a baby crocodile?
Yes. A keeper supervises every hold, and our hatchlings are used to gentle, careful handling.
What age can hold a hatchling?
All ages are welcome, from young kids to grandparents, with a keeper alongside the whole time.
When can we hold a baby crocodile?
Any time during your visit, daily between 9am and 5pm. Many families pair it with the 11am or 2pm feeding show.
Is it included in the family pass?
Yes. It's part of your day out alongside the feeding shows and wildlife walk, covered by the Family Pass at $120 for two adults and two children.
What does entry cost?
Adult $45, Child (4–15) $25, or Family Pass $120 for two adults and two children. Holding a hatchling is part of your visit.
Do we need to book the hatchling hold separately?
No separate booking is needed. Get in touch if you'd like help planning your day around the feeding show times.
While you're here
More ways to meet the Top End
Round out your visit with these other Bluewater Croc Park experiences.
Jumping Crocodile Boat Cruise
Cruise the lagoon and watch crocodiles leap beside the boat for their feed.
See the cruise
Wildlife Walk
Stroll past barramundi, turtles and Top End birds after your hatchling hold.
See the wildlife walk
Arnhem Highway, near Darwin
Book your hatchling hold today
Open daily 9am–5pm, except Christmas Day. Feeding shows at 11am and 2pm.
08 5550 3172Daily 9am–5pm