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Darwin celebrates wildlife in a way that many other places do not. Proud of its flora and fauna, Darwin, the little outback town in the Northern territory of Australia, has set up numerous National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries where these are preserved, looked after and cared for. A great number of tourists visiting this town love to go to these parks and reserves to see and know more about Australia's wildlife. One of the popular National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries in Darwin is the Darwin Crocodile Farm, Darwin. The Darwin Crocodile Farm, Darwin aims at commercial production, and display of the Crocodile, and the preservation, protection and promotion of the largest reptile in Australia. Set up in 1981, this farm grew from a small place to one that now occupies over 70 hectares of land, and houses more than 36,000 animals. The farm is regularly updated, and there have been multi-million dollar improvements recently. The Darwin Crocodile Farm, Darwin has a captive breeding program of saltwater crocodiles, and has a global standing for its manufacture of raw skins, meat and by-products. An additional objective of the farm, handled by the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Commission's Crocodile Management Program, is to raise funds to protect the wild population of crocodiles in a sustainable manner. The Darwin Crocodile Farm, Darwin is situated off the Stuart Highway about 40km south of Darwin. It remains open on all days of the week, excepting Christmas day, from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. The entry fee to the Darwin Crocodile Farm, Darwin is $10 for adults, $8 for pensioners and $5.50 for children. However, discounts can be availed by groups and various cardholders like those with DEFCOM, API, Presidential Cards and some Youth hostel cards.
For a great time when in Darwin, spent among the greens and with the largest reptiles for company, the Darwin Crocodile Farm, Darwin is the perfect location. Do visit this place and see these toothy, wide-mouthed animals at close range.
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