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An Apollonaut travel guide
Crocodiles on Mitchell Street.
An introduction to the centre of Darwin, where Crocosaurus Cove fills almost an entire city block.
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In the centre of the city
Crocosaurus Cove stands at 58 Mitchell Street, on the corner of Peel Street, in the centre of Darwin and within walking distance of much of the city’s accommodation.
A local guide can give context without turning a neighbourhood into a backdrop. Respect the people who live and work around the cove.
Three levels of water and glass
The building rises three storeys, with crocodile displays that can be seen from every level: from the side, through the glass below the waterline, and from above.
Begin with a detail and ask what it is for: a bank for basking, a deep pool for swimming or a warm lamp in a reptile enclosure. A photograph alone cannot tell you how an enclosure is cared for from day to day.
A Darwin chapter
Crocosaurus Cove shows a different side of Darwin: the crocodiles of the Top End’s rivers, brought into the middle of the city.
Make room for context
Pair this reading with the cove’s history and the Journal. This is an introduction for visitors, not a claim that our team manages the attraction, cares for its animals or represents the people who do.
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Sources & further reading
Links lead to the original publishers.
