Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures and its collection

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is a zoo in Wangetti, Australia.

The site borders the Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforest, which can be walked either independently or with a guide.

Animals and collection

Crocodilians and large lizards on show include both Australian crocodile species, an American alligator and a Komodo dragon, alongside highly venomous elapid snakes such as taipans, a death adder and a cobra. Marsupials kept include koala, wombat, kangaroo and pademelon, and the birds include cassowary, emu, frogmouth and kookaburra.

What the venue says

• the guided boat cruise on Hartley's Lagoon to watch crocodiles hand-fed up close
• the Crocodile Attack Show
• Snake Shows
• Crocodile Farm Tours
• cuddling a koala
• Lilies Restaurant and Cafe overlooks Hartley's Lagoon, offering hot meals, snacks, children's menus, and beverages, complete with ramp access and accessible serving counters.
• A spacious, asphalt-paved free car park is located just off the Captain Cook Highway, featuring dedicated accessible parking bays close to the reception entry.
• timber boardwalks and concrete paths
• ramps into the main buildings
• designated accessible parking bays near the entrance
• accessible unisex restrooms
• front-row wheelchair access for the lagoon cruise