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Croc Wetlands

COMING SOON: Jaw-Dropping Crocodile and Alligator Precinct

Discover Croc Wetlands, our new snappy Alligator and Crocodile precinct! Open daily and included with Sanctuary entry, Croc Wetlands invites you to get up close (not too close) with some of the Sanctuary’s most intimidating reptiles, including the King of Currumbin, one of Australia’s largest Saltwater crocodiles, Boss Hog.

Boss Hog

One of Australia’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles

Weighing around 800 kilograms and reaching nearly 5 metres long, Boss Hog is a true icon of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. He was relocated here from far north Queensland in 2013 and is estimated to be 75 to 80 years old.

Get a close-up look (from a safe distance) at Boss Hog and see first-hand just what a legendary croc he his, when he’s not lounging at the bottom of his pond.

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Saltwater Crocodile opening its mouth, making its big sharp teeth visible. The crocodile is laying on sandy ground
Close-up of an American Alligator laying on green grass with its head and snout covered in green moss

American Alligators

Iconic wetland predators

Know how to spot an American Alligator? Look for their broad, U-shaped snout and darker colouring compared to their Crocodile friends. Watch the waters and sunny spots closely, as they often lurk in waters but also love to sun bake for hours.

See American Alligators up close from a viewing deck, where you can safely observe them as they choose to move through their habitat. Sometimes just metres away!

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Freshwater Crocodiles

Watch very closely

Freshwater Crocodiles, while smaller than their Saltwater relatives, still pack a punch with their powerful tails and are easily recognised by their slimmer snouts. Their grey or tan-brown colouring, marked with darker patches, and visible sharp teeth make them truly striking.

Come and see these incredible reptiles up close, but make sure to look closely! Freshwater Crocodiles are great at hiding.

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Close-up of a Freshwater Crocodile with its leathery grey tan skin, bright yellow eyes and sharp but small teeth
Interactive crocodile precinct wall

Interactive Displays

Come and learn

Croc Wetlands precinct features an interactive display, including Crocodile skulls and teeth!

You can explore the differences between Crocodiles and Alligators, learn about global conservation efforts, and dive into the unique evolutionary history of these ancient species.

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Croc Wetlands Keeper Talk

From 26 Dec – 26 Jan only

Join our daily keeper talk to discover the quirks of each crocodilian species, and learn what it really takes to care for these powerful predators. You’ll get to hear plenty of fun facts, enjoy incredible stories, and – if the right reptile decides it’s lunchtime – maybe even catch a feeding demonstration.

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Close up of a crocodile's sharp teeth sticking and leathery snout

Extinction Trail

Can’t get enough of reptiles and ancient creatures? Walk down the Extinction Trail to explore life on our plant long before the evolution of humans.

Step Back in Time
Girl reaching out to touch a large, realistic dinosaur model in a lush, tropical setting.

Jingeri – Hello

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.

Birds
A vibrant red and orange bird