Never smile at a crocodile – unless it’s World Crocodile Day!
Crikey! Steve Irwin would have been thrilled with the news that Queensland Museum is premiering a major exhibition dedicated to the crocodile.
A jaw-snapping exhibition focussed on one of the most formidable predators on Earth will make its world premiere at Queensland Museum, Kurilpa, in Brisbane later this year.
Queensland Museum has announced the exhibition in celebration of World Crocodile Day, with final details still being sorted – but expect the museum doors to open in late October or November.
Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends will dive deep into the savage beauty and ancient power of one of the most extraordinary creatures on the planet and take visitors on an awe-inspiring journey through time – from prehistoric super crocs to the powerful living legends we share our waterways with today. It should also be noted that crocodiles are deadly and people are taken by them in Australia every year, a fact which seems to delight media overseas.
Developed in partnership with the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Croc! will bring together cutting-edge science, Indigenous knowledge, cultural stories and pop-culture icons.
‘Crocodiles are the ultimate survivors – older than the dinosaurs, feared across cultures and still inspiring awe today’
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Queensland Museum CEO Dr Jim Thompson says the exhibition will showcase the extraordinary story of crocodiles and humanity’s enduring fascination with these apex predators.
“We’re incredibly excited to announce this landmark exhibition on World Croc Day, celebrating the rich natural and cultural heritage of crocodiles,” Dr Thompson says. “Crocodiles are the ultimate survivors – older than the dinosaurs, feared across cultures and still inspiring awe today. This is a fascinating tale of evolution, culture, conservation and curiosity that we are honoured to share with visitors of all ages.”
For tens of millions of years, crocodiles have outlived dinosaurs, survived mass extinctions and evolved into apex predators unlike any other. Croc! blends blockbuster visuals with hands-on experiences, including life-sized models, immersive storytelling, rare specimens and cutting-edge research designed to give visitors of all ages the opportunity to understand and appreciate these remarkable animals.
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Croc! will take visitors on a thrilling journey through history, from the revered Egyptian god Sobek to the deep cultural connections crocodiles hold in Indigenous storytelling. The exhibition also explores the creature’s place in modern conservation efforts and its iconic status in movies and music, offering a family-friendly experience that entertains and educates.
Following its Brisbane premiere, Croc! will tour nationally to Sydney, Darwin and Townsville.
“We are proud to collaborate with the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory to deliver an exhibition that is as informative as it is awe-inspiring,” Dr Thompson says.
Adam Worrall, director, of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, says crocodiles are an intrinsic part of life in the Territory.
“They shape our landscapes, our stories and our identity,” Worrall says. “Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends offers a unique opportunity to share the Territory’s deep cultural and ecological connections to these remarkable animals with audiences nationwide.
“Through art, science and First Nations knowledge, this exhibition reveals the power and significance of crocodiles in ways that will both educate and inspire.”
Keep an eye on the Queensland Museum website for exhibition dates.