Crocosaurus Cove, Darwin, Australia

Advanced Aquarium Technologies gets visitors up close and personal with some of Australia’s most feared creatures in a unique apex predator experience.

Project Overview

The Crocosaurus Cove at the Darwin Crocodile Park is home to some of the biggest saltwater crocodiles on the planet.

Opened in July 2008, this unique tourist attraction draws visitors from afar to see around 200 crocodiles as well as fish, snakes, lizards and other reptiles.

AAT played a significant role in creating the facility’s acrylic underwater viewing tunnel, viewing domes and its signature ‘Cage of Death’ experience.

The Cage of Death is an intimate underwater viewing system providing a unique appreciation of the size of these reptiles. Thrill-seekers enter the water alongside the crocodiles, protected by an acrylic cage. Those brave enough to give it a try are likely to enjoy everlasting memories of their experience.

Crocosaurus Cove Darwin Australia01 Younger children can also get close to baby reptiles by viewing them through pop-up domes in the juvenile crocodile exhibit.

Visitors also pass through a 5-metre-deep freshwater aquarium of large Barramundi and other Northern Territory species.

Crocosaurus Cove, Mitchell Street, Darwin NT, Australia

Client
Redco Investments

Time Frame
2008

Team On-Site
20 AAT personnel

Total Water Volume
1,400,000 litres

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Scope of Works

Build Phase

On-site Construction Service
Acrylic Installation Service
FRP Tanks
Rock-work & Themes
Life Support Systems Service
- Sand Filters
- Bag Filters
- Bio Filters
- Titanium UV Filter
- Ozone Generators
- Ozone Contact Chambers
- Heat Pumps
- Digital Control Systems
Waterproofing Services

Operate Phase

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A high-level of internal delivery means excellent control over quality assurance.
System-thinking from design to execution, for a cost-efficient and durable aquarium that is easy to operate and spectacular to see.

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Phase 1

Design

The first phase addresses feasibility, budgeting, concept development, creative themes, visitor-experience design and journey-mapping, detailed engineering and project planning.

Phase 2

Build

The second phase focuses on acrylic manufacturing, construction and installation, the supply and installation of life support systems, waterproofing, lighting, filling and stocking the tanks.

Phase 3

Operate

The third phase includes handing the aquarium over to its owners and operators. Also included this phase, for older aquariums, are services relating to refurbishment and renovation.