10th July 2012 Visit to Territory Wildlife Park

We had a day out at the Territory Wild Life Park today... not what we expected but it was a pleasant day.. although very hot and humid...

The park is quite large and there is a small train to take people around to the many aviaries, aquariums and enclosures, if you don't choose to walk.

Thought we would see lots of animals in their natural environment.. but we only saw a few..I enjoyed the walk around as all the paths led through the bush settings..

We first went through the Nocturnal House...but because it was so dark in there I didn't take any photos..


We  then moved on to the native birds show...which was informative...The Northern Territory has one of the largest populations of different bird varieties in Australia, and the park is home to parrots, water birds, eagles and many other native birds.

 Wedge tail Eagle

 Demonstrates how he cracks open eggs with a rock

 Lorrikeets

 Red Tail Black Cockatoo

 Beautiful bright red tail feathers seen when in flight 

 Jabiru

Lovely in flight 

 Pacific Baza

 Eagles Nest 

 Osprey eating fish

King Fisher

From there we went to the aquarium which we loved...

Barramundi

This is the closest we will ever get to a real crocodile...it was amazing seeing him up so close yet feeling safe he couldn't reach me.. wouldn't want to get caught in those teeth....

On our way out we check out the dingo paddock.. beautiful animal...