Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm
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Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm is located about half way along the scenic coastal road stretching between Cairns and Port Douglas in an area of rainforest known as - you guessed it - Harley's Creek. It takes 35 minutes to reach the farm from Cairns and 20 minutes from Port Douglas. It's the ideal place to stop for a visit if you are making the transit between Cairns and Port Douglas in a rental car.

Star Attraction
One of the most famous icons of Tropical North Queensland is a bloke named Charlie. This old fellow has made an indelible mark on the culture of the region with his cheeky antics. And he's a crocodile.
Charlie entertains visitors to the farm during his daily feedings, and it is estimated that he is 70-80 years old. Crocodiles have been known to live for 120 years in captivity so Charlie may be entertaining people for many years to come.

 
MORNING

9.00am
WETLAND WILDLIFE
Help our keeper to feed turtles, fish and water birds, whilst learning about the significance of wetland ecosystems.



9.00am
BOAT CRUISE
Cruise the still waters of Hartley's Lagoon and experience the domain of the Saltwater Crocodile in its natural habitat. Great opportunity for bird watchers to spot Kingfishers, Egrets etc. which choose to live around the lagoons.

9.30am
CASSOWARY FEEDING
Learn about these magnificent endangered rainforest birds and watch them devour tropical fruit - whole!

10.00am
CROCODILE FARM TOUR
Gain and insight into the operation of our crocodile farm. Learn how farming contributes to the conservation of wild crocodiles in their natural habitat.



10.30am
BOAT CRUISE
Cruise the still waters of Hartley's Lagoon and experience the domain of the Saltwater Crocodile in its natural habitat. Great opportunity for bird watchers to spot Kingfishers, Egrets etc. which choose to live around the lagoons.

11.00am
CROCODILE FEEDING
See a huge estuarine (saltwater) crocodile hand fed in a presentation which also features Australia's indigenous freshwater crocodile.

11.30am
CROCODILE PHOTOS
I mpress your friends with a photo of you holding a LIVE crocodile (photo extra charge)

LUNCH on the deck overlooking Hartley's Lagoon

AFTERNOON
1.00pm
BOAT CRUISE
Cruise the still waters of Hartley's Lagoon and experience the domain of the Saltwater Crocodile in its natural habitat. Great opportunity for bird watchers to spot Kingfishers, Egrets etc. which choose to live around the lagoons.



1.30pm
CROCODILE FARM TOUR
Gain and insight into the operation of our crocodile farm. Learn how farming contributes to the conservation of wild crocodiles in their natural habitat.

2.00pm
SNAKE SHOW
Discover the world's most venomous snakes and learn how to administer first aid for snake bite.


2.30pm
BOAT CRUISE
Cruise the still waters of Hartley's Lagoon and experience the domain of the Saltwater Crocodile in its natural habitat. Great opportunity for bird watchers to spot Kingfishers, Egrets etc. which choose to live around the lagoons.

3.00pm
CROCODILE ATTACK SHOW
Watch our professional, experienced keepers demonstrate the notorious death roll and head shake. See a huge crocodile hand-fed up close in our specially designed amphitheatre.

3.45pm
CROCODILE PHOTOS
Impress your friends with a photo of you holding a LIVE crocodile (photo extra charge)


4.00pm
BOAT CRUISE
Cruise the still waters of Hartley's Lagoon and experience the domain of the Saltwater Crocodile in its natural habitat. Great opportunity for bird watchers to spot Kingfishers, Egrets etc. which choose to live around the lagoons.

4.15pm
CASSOWARY FEEDING
Learn about these magnificent endangered rainforest birds and watch them devour tropical fruit - whole!

4.30pm
KOALA FEEDING
Koalas sleep most of the day. Feed time is your chance to watch them come alive
when presented with fresh gum leaves.
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