The cage is lowered among the crocodiles, carrying two visitors at a time, and is partially immersed into water so that the swimmers can see the crocodiles underwater, as well as dive up for air.
Adventurers thrilled with the new attraction
The attraction which is situated in Crocosaurus Cove, in the heart of Northern city of Darwin, was highly assessed by adrenaline fans-
- This is it! – said one of the swimmers, Mark Clayton, after spending 20 minutes with the crocodiles.
- I dive with sharks, large rays, moray eels ... but it's not this close. It's exhilarating to get that close to a crocodile of that size – Clayton said.
Saltwater crocodiles are the biggest type of crocodiles and males can grow up to 6 metres and weigh some 1,000 kilos.
Michael Scott, who opened the centre this July, says there are many requests for this thrill, which will cost you 83 dollars. He is even planning to bring a famous crocodile into the centre, 5-metre Burt who starred in the Australian hit “Crocodile Dundee”.
- The saltwater crocodile is an icon and is part of our life. They are always in the news, either in someone's swimming pool or killing someone's favourite horse – Scott said.
The death cage is not for the weak-hearted, but those who want to take risks and enjoy activities like bungee jumping or swimming with sharks.
- It`s for the adrenaline junkies – Michael Scott added.
