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Hartley's Freshie Feeding

Summer only.

October to April after the 11.00 am Crocodile Show, subject to availability.

Test your skills by pole feeding a Freshwater Crocodile. Fun for the whole family.
$15 per person. Cannot be pre-booked. Pay at Hartley’s Admissions on the day.

Big Croc Feed

10.30am (Seasonal) or 1.00pm

A personalised guided tour with our experienced Hartley’s Crocodile Handler.

Duration of 45 minutes, for a max. of 4 participants, 16+ years of age.
Bookings essential. Conditions apply*
$160.00 per person self-drive, includes park entry.

• You pole feed a large saltwater (estuarine) crocodile.
• Learn interesting facts on both freshwater and saltwater crocs.
• Meet and hold a juvenile estuarine croc.
• Receive a souvenir photo holding a juvenile croc.
• A genuine Big Croc Feed Certificate signed by your Crocodile Handler.
• Free bottle of chilled water.

Non-participating adults & children may watch family/friends doing the Big Croc Feed. (Standard admission rates apply.)

Transfers are available from
Cairns

$220pp

Palm Cove

$205pp

Port Douglas

$236pp

ZOOTASTIC 5

9.30 am and 1.30 pm

An exciting, interactive guided tour featuring 5 iconic animals.

Duration of 60 minutes for a max. of 6 participants, 10+ years of age (no child price).

Bookings essential.  Conditions apply*

$160.00 per person self-drive, includes park entry.

  • Receive a souvenir koala patting photo.
  • Feed fruit to a cassowary.
  • Hold a python or lizard.
  • Pat a wombat.
  • Feed friendly birds and wallabies.
  • Free bottle of chilled water.

The minimum age for children to participate in this encounter is 10 years old.  Children must be accompanied by a paying adult who is also participating in the Zootastic 5 encounter.  Only paying participants may attend.

Transfers are available from
Cairns

$220pp

Palm Cove

$205pp

Port Douglas

$236pp

REPTASTIC 5

10.45 am

If you are intrigued by all things scaly, then this is the ultimate tour.

Duration of 60 minutes for a max. of 6 participants, 10+ years of age (no child price).

Bookings essential.  Conditions apply*

$160.00 per person self-drive, includes park entry.

  • Hold a python or baby crocodile for a souvenir photo.
  • Get up close with giant pythons and American alligators. Lizards and exotic tortoises.
  • Optional upgrade ($25) to include close encounter with a Komodo dragon (16+ years only)
  • Free bottle of chilled water.

The minimum age to participate in this tour is 10 years old.  Children must be accompanied by a paying adult who is also participating in the Reptastic 5 encounter.  Only paying participants may attend.

Transfers are available from
Cairns

$220pp

Palm Cove

$205pp

Port Douglas

$236pp

MAMMAL MAGIC

11.00am or 1.15pm

Meet some cute Australian marsupials. Ideal for younger children.

Duration of 60 minutes for a max. of 6 participants, 6+ years of age.

Bookings essential.  Conditions apply#

$160.00 per adult, $80.00 per child self-drive, includes park entry.

  • Feed and pat some of our most adorable mammals and Australian marsupials.
  • Meet our cotton top tamarins.
  • Feed our kangaroos and wallabies.
  • Get close to a wombat.
  • learn about koalas and receive a souvenir koala photo.

The minimum age to participate in this tour is six years.  Children must be accompanied by a paying adult who is also participating in the Mammal Magic encounter.

Adult Transfers are available from
Cairns

$220pp

Palm Cove

$205pp

Port Douglas

$236pp

Child Transfers are available from
Cairns

$110pp

Palm Cove

$102.50pp

Port Douglas

$118pp

terms & conditions for premium wildlife encounters

  • Big Croc Feed, Zootastic 5, Reptastic 5 and Mammal Magic must be booked by no later than 4.00 pm the day prior. Subject to availability.
  • We cannot guarantee the above-mentioned animals are available on the day.
  • Start times may change. Time advised on booking.
  • The minimum age for participants:
    • Big Croc Feed, min. age of 16 years.
    • Zootastic 5 and Reptastic 5, min. age of 10 years. Must be accompanied by a paying adult who is also participating in the encounter.
    • Mammal Magic, min. age of 6 years. Must be accompanied by a paying adult who is also participating in the Mammal Magic experience.
  • The maximum number of participants:
    • Big Croc Feed: 4 persons.
    • Reptastic 5, Zootastic 5 and Mammal Magic: 6 persons.
  • Cost includes entry, personalised tour, boat cruise and public presentations.
  • No child price for Reptastic 5 and Zootastic 5.
  • Only paying participants may join the Zootastic 5, Reptastic 5, and Mammal Magic tours.

Also refer to Standard Terms and Conditions*