About Crocodylus Park
Built upon 30 years of experience in crocodile research and conservation, Crocodylus Park is a must-see attraction while visiting Darwin.
Professor Grahame Webb, one of Australia's world-known zoologists, opened Crocodylus Park in 1994. It is now the largest crocodile and wildlife attraction in the Northern Territory.
Home to over hundreds of crocodiles as well as other exotic wildlife from all over the world, a jumping croc cruise and museum, the philosophy behind Crocodylus Park has always been to provide guests with an educational experience, hinged on over four decades of academic research on crocodiles, other wildlife and contributions to over 200 academic publications.
Crocodylus Park continues to be run as a local family business under its original philosophy. It continues to play an integral part in the research and education efforts on crocodiles globally and serves as a public education forum on crocodiles unequalled anywhere in the world.
Professor Grahame Webb has been actively involved in reptile research and the conservation and management of wildlife resources globally since the 1960s. He is regarded by many as one of the world’s leading authorities on crocodilian research and management, and on the concept of conserving wildlife through sustainable use programs.
“To empower humanity to better conserve wildlife, a fundamental perquisite is to value and respect both wildlife and the people who share their daily lives with them.
Those best suited to apply stewardship in rural areas.
Crocodylus Park is committed to educating the public about wildlife and its many positive values.”
About Grahame Webb
Over the past 30 years, Professor Webb and WMI have established co-operative research links with many other Australian universities, including Murdoch University, University of New South Wales, University of Adelaide and the University of Sydney. At both national and international levels, Professor Webb and WMI have established close links with government wildlife agencies, wildlife traders, conservation agencies, researchers, universities and individual researchers and managers.
Above all, Pressor Webb’s love and fascination for the family Crocodylidae knows no bounds, and he is delighted to share Crocodylus Park with each and every one of you.
Professor Grahame Webb
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1970
Prof. Webb started research on crocodiles at the School of Physics at the University of Sydney, Sydney (1973-77), began full-time research into the biology and ecology of the Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) in northern Australia. During this period he worked closely with Aboriginal people in Arnhem Land, and became familiar with traditional management.
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1977 - 1978
He was an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Herpetology at the Australian Museum (Sydney), undertaking research on crocodilian anatomy and biology.
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1978 - present
Wildlife Management International Pty. Limited was formed - a wildlife management and research consulting company. Conservation and management of crocodilians was the primary focus of WMI’s activities in the beginning, but diversified greatly in the late 1980s and 1990s. They currently include activities ranging from pure scientific investigation and local environmental management to international issues in a range of countries (eg Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Malaysia, Cuba, Colombia, China, Cambodia, Madagascar, Philippines, Zimbabwe).
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1979 - 1993
Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Zoology at the University of New South Wales (Sydney) still working on the biology, conservation and management of crocodiles.
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2000
Appointed as Adjunct Professor at Charles Darwin University.
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2001
For his contribution to a new vision for wildlife conservation based on sustainable use, Professor Webb was awarded the prestigious Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award.
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2003
Awarded an Australian Centenary Medal, for contribution to crocodile research and for the establishment of The Essington School in Darwin.
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2004
Selected as the Chairman of the IUCN-SSC Crocodile Specialist Group (CSG), acknowledging Professor Webb’s contribution to crocodilian conservation, research and management.
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2004 - 2010
Foundation Chairman of the Northern Territory Research and Innovation Board. Prof. Webb is also a member of the IUCN-SSC Marine Turtle Specialist Group and the Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group.
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2011 - 2013
Chairman of the NT Environment Protection Agency (EPA)
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2013
Awarded an honorary DSc reflecting his outstanding contribution and dedication to research and education.