Theme Park lets guests go crocodile diving in their 'cage of death'

Let's be honest, we've all had moments of very real tedium this year.

With many of our hobbies and lifestyle choices rendered impractical due to social distancing measures implemented all over the world during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we've all been searching for new and interesting ways to keep ourselves entertained.

Personally speaking, I've half-read many books, which now lay strewn around the flat long forgotten; I've attempted new recipes with such alarming lack of success that I've long since given up on dishes that require more than three ingredients.

Yes, it's been a largely fruitless time for me, and I think many of us probably could do with a shot of (friendly) adrenaline in our lives.

Perhaps it is this pattern of thinking that would lead one to take a turn in a 'Cage of Death' at Darwin City's Crocosaurus Cove.

As both names imply, this would involve visitors being lowered into the water in a cage, coming face-to-face with a 5m saltwater crocodile. The experience (read: ordeal) lasts 15 minutes. A description of the attraction on the Crocosaurus Cove website reads:

"Experience the ultimate face-to-face encounter as you are carefully lowered in to the water with a 5m saltwater crocodile for 15 minutes.

"Take in his intimidating gaze, feel the sheer power of his 3 tonne bite force, and learn to appreciate his true strength and resilience as a modern-day dinosaur.

"The Cage of Death activity offers swimmers the opportunity to get up close and personal with our saltwater crocodiles in a controlled environment that is safe and enriching for both the crocodile and the visitor. Regular feeding throughout the experience is done in a way that encourages the crocodile’s natural instincts, giving swimmers the opportunity to witness our saltie’s infamous bite force under the supervision of trained handlers."

So if shark diving isn't quite enough of a thrill for you, you can head over to the Crocosaurus Cove website to find out more about their Cage of Death and the other attractions on offer at the park.