Cage Of Death, Crocosaurus Cove Park, Darwin City, Australia

To view the crocs from above, there's a staircase which has an aquarium wrapped around it and leads to the next level. The first floor is the place to head to if you're looking for adventure. It's here you can take a ride in The Cage of Death and be lowered into a croc pen while inside an acrylic cage. For those too young to go in the cage, or not feeling adventurous, there's a swimming area alongside a croc pen that allows you to swim close to a crocodile while separated by the clear walls of the enclosure. If you want to get out of the Northern Territory heat for a while, check out the World of Crocodiles. This enclosed, airconditioned exhibit has displays of crocodilians from all over the planet.
The Reptile House also is situated on the first floor, and Crocosaurus Cove claims it's the largest display of Australian reptiles in the world. The first floor has an Indigenous Cultural display located at the entrance to the World of Crocodiles. There's also a food court and a cafe and, for young children or those young at heart, there's a display of juvenile crocs. The third floor includes a turtle sanctuary and a large viewing deck, which can be booked for functions. It's from this level, with its metropolitan views, that you're reminded that Darwin's heart is only a step away. It's open from 8am to 6pm every day. Cost: Adults $28; children (4 to 14) $16; concession $22. Cage of Death costs $120 (one person), $160 (two people). Cage of Death participants need to be 15 years of age or more. Anyone between the ages of 15 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.