Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat

12/04/2026

Ancient survivors from the age of dinosaurs. They must be doing something right.

Crocodilians are one of the oldest reptile groups on the planet — true living fossils. They were here before the mammals. Before the birds. Before the extinction of the dinosaurs.

There are 26 recognised species of crocodilians alive today, divided into three families: alligators, true crocodiles, and gharials.

The estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles you'll meet at Marineland Melanesia are among the most powerful. Come discover why they've outlasted everything else on Earth.

Open 7 days, 9.30am-4pm on Green Island

www.greenislandcrocs.com.au

06/04/2026

This is Bronto🐊
Around 700 kg. Over 4 metres of pure saltwater crocodile.
Born in Papua New Guinea in 1968, Bronto has called Marineland home for more 50 years.
When Bronto moves, you’re watching ancient instinct in action — the stillness, the explosive strike, and the power of one of nature most formidable predators.
Watch it live every day at Marineland Melanesia on Green Island.
Crocodile presentations: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm.

www.greenislandcrocs.com.au

📸 Great Adventures - Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Cruises

03/04/2026

Fifth generation, still calling Green Island home.
For more than 50 years, our family has cared for this place—its wildlife, its stories, and its history.
Marineland Melanesia isn’t a corporate attraction. It’s a family home for extraordinary animals, a guardian of Melanesian culture, and a living part of the Great Barrier Reef.

Meet Brooklyn, the fifth generation of our family. This holiday, bring your family to meet ours😊

We’re open daily, 9.30am–4pm, with daily presentations at 10.20am and 1.20pm.

www.greenislandcrocs.com.au

01/04/2026

At 5.8 metres and an estimated 120 years old, Cassius was the largest crocodile ever held in captivity — a Guinness World Record. But his greatest achievement wasn’t his size. Cassius adopted and raised baby Xena for 15 years. Estuarine crocodiles are notoriously cannibalistic. Cassius proved they are capable of unexpected grace. He passed away on 1 November 2024, just 16 days before his caretaker George Craig. Visit Cassius in the Legacy Room at Marineland Melanesia. Preserved and honoured.
www.greenislandcrocs.com.au

26/03/2026

Born in Peru. Stowed away on a banana boat as a teenager. Spent 16 years hunting crocodiles on Papua New Guinea’s Fly River. Collected 1,000+ pieces of Melanesian tribal art. Built a family business on Green Island that has thrived for over 50 years.

George Craig wasn’t your typical adventurer. He was humble, curious, and deeply respectful of the people and places he encountered. “I did it just for the adventure, really. It was all sort of a dream”

George passed away on 17 November 2024, at age 94. His legacy lives on — in Marineland Melanesia, in his collection, and in the hearts of all who knew him.
Over and out, George.
www.greenislandcrocs.com.au

22/03/2026

One of the most photographed spots on Green Island 📸

Tucked beneath the island canopy, the shipwreck entrance to Marineland Melanesia has become a familiar sight for generations of visitors since 1971

This is where the journey begins before giant crocodiles, sunlit aquariums and relics from the days of sail.

17/03/2026

5 things you probably didn't know about Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat 🐊
🪘 We're home to over 1,000 pieces of tribal art collected from all corners of the world by our late founder, George Craig — and what's on display is only part of the collection.

🐠 Our historic aquariums are naturally lit by sunshine and have been a feature here since 1958!

🐢 Billie, our hawksbill sea turtle, has been with us since 1990. Hawksbills are critically endangered — fewer than 25,000 nesting females remain worldwide. Billie is their ambassador right here on the Great Barrier Reef.

🐊 Bronto is the largest of our big male crocs — over 4.7 metres and around 700 kg. But he's not unchallenged… Bulla and Whitee are vying for the title of King of Green Island.

🐊 Cassius, our legendary 5.8 m Guinness World Record holder, is now preserved and displayed in our Legacy Room — a tribute to an extraordinary life.

Come and discover it all.
📍 Open 7 days, 9:30 am – 4 pm
🌴 www.greenislandcrocs.com.au

12/03/2026

Crocodiles are very cunning🐊😎
Here comes Babinda

📍Marineland Melanesia, Green Island

10/03/2026

Where on the Great Barrier Reef can you come face-to- face with crocodiles?

📍 Marineland Melanesia — Green Island

See giant crocodiles, explore a Melanesian art collection, and meet Billy the hawksbill turtle.

Open 7 days | All-day entry
Daily presentations:�
🐢 Turtle Time — 10:20 am & 1:20 pm
🐊 Crocodiles — 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

🌿 www.greenislandcrocs.com.au

06/03/2026

Our thoughts are with our industry friend David Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises after the devastating loss of his boat during the recent flooding.
David is well known in the crocodile industry for his passion, knowledge and love for these incredible animals.
We’re sharing this post to help spread the word and show support from the croc community. 🐊

Stay safe out there.

David White and his Daintree River crocodile cruise, Solar Wh… Amanda French needs your support for Support Solar Whisper: Keeping Crocodile Conservation Afloat

19/12/2025

Thank you, WIN News 8, for sharing Cassius’ story 💚🐊 We’re so proud of the Legacy Room and can’t wait to welcome everyone🙏