点评:As a lifelong wildlife lover and avid herper, I visited several major institutions across Australia, including Taronga Zoo and the Australian Reptile Park. Surprisingly, both were a bit of a letdown when it came to showcasing native Australian reptiles.
Crocosaurus Cove, on the other hand, absolutely exceeded my expectations. While its advertising leans toward the flashy — “Cage of Death,” “Swim with Crocs,” and similar thrill-oriented attractions — it would be a mistake to dismiss it as just another tourist spectacle. Behind the showmanship lies one of the best and most comprehensive collections of native Northern Territory reptiles I encountered anywhere in Australia.
The variety was outstanding — from a full lineup of venomous snakes to rare and regionally unique lizards and monitors, including species you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. The displays were well-maintained and informative, and the animals looked healthy and active.
If you’re genuinely interested in Australia’s native reptile fauna, don’t overlook Crocosaurus Cove just because of its flashy marketing. It’s a real treasure for anyone passionate about reptiles and Australian wildlife. Highly recommended.
翻译:作为一名终生野生动物爱好者和狂热的爬虫爱好者,我参观了澳大利亚的几家大型机构,包括塔龙加动物园和澳大利亚爬行动物园。令人惊讶的是,这两家动物园在展示澳大利亚本土爬行动物方面都略显不足。
另一方面,鳄鱼湾则完全超出了我的预期。虽然它的广告宣传偏向浮华——“死亡之笼”、“与鳄鱼共游”以及类似的刺激型景点——但将其视为普通的旅游景点却大错特错。在如此精彩的展示背后,是我在澳大利亚遇到的北领地本土爬行动物种类最丰富、种类最齐全的动物园之一。
动物种类繁多——从种类齐全的毒蛇到珍稀且区域独有的蜥蜴和巨蜥,甚至包括一些在其他地方很难找到的物种。展览维护良好,内容丰富,动物们看起来健康活泼。
如果你真的对澳大利亚本土爬行动物感兴趣,千万不要因为鳄鱼湾的宣传而忽视它。对于任何热爱爬行动物和澳大利亚野生动物的人来说,这里都是真正的宝藏。强烈推荐。