See the Saltwater Crocodiles | Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Conservation Status Secure
Distribution North Coast of Australia and throughout Indo-pacific region
Life Span Up to 100 years
Gestation Eggs incubate for up to 90 days

Meet Boss Hog

At nearly 5 metres long and weighing around 800 kilograms, Boss Hog is one of Queensland’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles in specialist care and a true icon of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary!

He joined the Sanctuary in 2013 after being relocated from far north Queensland, where he made headlines for taking down a valuable Brahman Stud Bull.

Despite his size and strength, Boss Hog has a softer side. He’s known to sulk at the bottom of his pond when the cheeky water dragons splash in beside him. He might be a bit of a sook, but he's an absolute icon and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Saltwater Crocodile's head popping out of water, mouth slightly open baring sharp teeth

Fun Fact

Saltwater Crocodiles can hold their breath and stay underwater for over an hour. Perfect for sneaky hunting!

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A large crocodile rests at the edge of muddy water with its mouth slightly open, showing its large teeth and textured scales.

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Map Locations

W13

Best time to see me

Anytime, more active during warmer months

Keeper Talk Times

1pm Croc Wetlands Keeper Talk (until 26 Jan 2026)

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American Alligator laying on green lush grass, covered in green moss and eyes half closed

Croc Wetlands Keeper Talk (from 26 Dec 2025)

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We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the greater Yugambeh language region, the Country on which Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Hospital are situated today. We recognise their continuing connections to the land, sky, waters (waterways), and wildlife. We thank them for caring for this Country and its ecosystems.

We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and we pay our respect to Elders past and present.

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