After 30 years as one of Broome's key tourist attractions, the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park closed its gates for the last time yesterday. At 4pm, a final feeding tour gave the public the last glimpse of the park's snappy inhabitants before they are moved to enjoy semi-retirement in expansive new ponds at the Wildlife Wilderness Park 16km outside town.
LOT 351 Broome Highway Broome WA 6725 Tours and Activities Land Based Tours Hours: OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND 7 DAYS A WEEK 2PM to 5PM THE FAMOUS CROCODILE FEEDING TOUR IS 3PM DAILY (only closed Christmas Day) Please Bring: Hat, walking shoes, suncream. Choose your currency. About 30 crocodiles have been moved out of the park with another 80 to go. "As we can afford it, we'll develop the whole lot.".
"We'll have release programs in relationships with indigenous communities and pastoralists.". At 4pm, a final feeding tour gave the public the last glimpse of the park's snappy inhabitants before they are moved to enjoy semi-retirement in expansive new ponds at the Wildlife Wilderness Park 16km outside town. Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park (15 mins from Broome) Crocodile Feeding Tour . A permanent memorial to Mr Douglas is planned and will house artefacts and photographs and showcase his extraordinary life. Bali Hai Resort offers self-contained studios and villas, less than 10 minutes’ walk from the white sands of Cable Beach. Itinerary Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park Crocodile Feeding Tour Wear comfortable shoes, bring your hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle Broome Owner/Operator Tour Guides Entry Fees and Pick up/Drop off Included to any Broome Accommodation and Broome Visitor Centre We can store your luggage and Pick Up / Drop off at Broome Airport Now, with the support of loyal staff, including general manager Mark Jones and wilderness park manager Marshall Black, the family has several new tourism and conservation ventures under way. Mr Jones said the move would allow the business to focus solely on tourism and the Kimberley Ark Project through the Malcolm Douglas Foundation - set up to realise Mr Douglas' long-held dream of protecting Kimberley species.
"We've still got to sort through it," Mrs Douglas said. It's time to do something else with this piece of land.". Thanks!
His intention was to start a farm. Very best wishes from the Douglas Family. "He's being moved in May and I imagine he'll be most upset. His sudden death in a freak car accident at the wilderness park on September 23, 2010, threw those plans into doubt and his family had to reassess the viability of his many business ventures. "He has thousands of photographs and slides that have never been catalogued.".
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Just 5 minutes’ walk from Cable Beach, Cocos Beach Bungalows offer a private patio overlooking lovely tropical gardens. Budget tax cuts boost Morrison Government’s popularity, Family says shark victim ‘knew the risks’ of surfing, Port workers not tested after cargo ship virus case, Green tick of approval for Super Pit expansion, Inglis, Agar tons have WA in strong position, Search for surfer called off with family’s ‘blessing’. You can relax in the outdoor pool or enjoy a game of pool at the bar. When guests stay at the property, they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff is, and more. Several years ago, Mr Douglas said he planned to sell and move his 1200 animals to his wilderness park, which he had been building into a major tourist attraction and a haven for endangered species. Broome (0.5 km from Broome Crocodile Park).
Eventually, new shops will be built as well as a boardwalk, native gardens and food outlets. After his passing in 2010, we have been busy managing the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park, located just outside of Broome. In the first stage of new developments on a quarter of the prime 2ha Cable Beach block, the house will be converted into a commercial kitchen and studio spaces for artisans. Enter another world through the jaws of a giant saltwater crocodile!This giant Crocodile entry is the best example of its kind in the world. Businesses, governments and philanthropists will be asked to support projects to protect species from industrialisation in the region, cane toads and feral cats. Choose your dates to see up-to-date prices and availability, Sign up and we'll send the best deals to you, Booking.com B.V. is based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and is supported internationally by.
"(The park) is past its use-by date … it's looking tatty now and a lot of the fences are rusting," she said. Rogue Crocodile Alley Tour. The foundation will help fund research projects and encourage students to work in the region. Guests can relax at the day spa or in the large outdoor swimming pool.
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